Mausoleum of Petar II Petrović-Njegoš (Prince-Bishop of Montenegro), 1813-1851, is located atop an mountain in Lovćen National Park. Petar II was a poet and philosopher whose works are widely considered some of the most important in Montenegrin and Serbian literature.

Njegoš requested to be buried at a tiny chapel he had built before his death in 1851. Unfortunately the it was badly damaged during a war and his body was moved to its current mountaintop home. More than a hundred years later in 1974, Montenegrin authorities replaced Njegoš’ burial chapel with an impressive mausoleum.

The dramatic building is reached after taking a long road that winds up the mountain, followed by a hike up 461 steps on foot. Inside the mausoleum is a large granite statue of Njegoš, a darkened room that contains his tomb, and a 360-degree stone viewing circle.

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Kacper Kaszuba (2 months ago)
3€ to get into Lovcen national park. Then to see this you have 8€ adults 4€ students. Overall its a nice view and historic site, but a famiky of four would have to pay 36€
Aggelos Karakousis (2 months ago)
The mountain is amazing honestly, and the view is gorgeous. One of the best views you'll see really. HOWEVER, take care to not go there on Friday or weekends from Kotor. Buses are for whatever reason allowed there, with the worse people trying to say that you are the problem, because...reasons. Seriously, there shall be some kind of ban of buses. A minivan and a car can easily fit through that road, but a bus, seriously? We spent 2 hours in the sun until 4 buses went through, and probably police closed the road, otherwise who knows how many more would come. If you have a bike you're good, just go and enjoy
Maddy Jean (2 months ago)
The view is breathtaking. The climb up the stairs is a good way to test your fitness. We arrived at the top out of breath, just like most people. Parking was free and there was space available. If you find it scary to park on a steep road, park at the bottom and walk a bit. The entrance fee was 8 euros, and we received an informative brochure. We paid by card. At the top, for 15 euros, you could dress up as they did in the time of Petar II Petrović-Njegoš and take a photo. We had a nice bonus: at the beginning of the stairs, we saw a few hummingbirds feeding on the flowers in the bushes.
steven thompson (3 months ago)
Spectacular building on top of a mountain great views and architecture. Well worth the trip. If you’re driving from Kala, be aware that driving up and down the Serpentine is the only way there in a car and can be a challenging experience meeting other vehicles on the narrow road.
Gunasegeran Sellappan (5 months ago)
Pay 8 euros, climb a few hundred stairs to see this mausoleum with black granite statues of ancient kings and monks of Montenegro. I believe one of the highest point in this tiny country. However the views from the top are magnificient.
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