The Zabljak Crnojeviсa Fortress stands on the site of a medieval city that was the capital of the Crnojevic dynasty in the XV century. At that time Montenegro began a war with Turkey and lose the fortress. Then the locals were trying to conquer the fortress for centuries, but without success. Only in 1878, after the Berlin Congress, it was taken from the Turks.
The fortress stands on a tall hill, on the river banks. It is now in ruins and is a tourist attraction. The access to the territory is free, but you have to climb the hill past an interesting cemetery. A beautiful scenery opens from the fortress walls. Pay attention to the mountains located near the Skadar Lake.
Zabljak Crnojeviсa Fortress ©realmonte.net
Zabljak Crnojeviсa Fortress ©Yuriy Buriak
Zabljak Crnojeviсa Fortress ©Yuriy Buriak
Zabljak Crnojeviсa Fortress ©Yuriy Buriak
Zabljak Crnojeviсa Fortress ©Yuriy Buriak
Zabljak Crnojeviсa Fortress ©Yuriy Buriak
View from the fortress in the direction of the Skadar Lake ©Yuriy Buriak
View in the direction of the border with Albania ©Yuriy Buriak
Pomegranates near the fortress ©Yuriy Buriak
Cemetery near the fortress ©Yuriy Buriak
Cemetery near the fortress ©Yuriy Buriak
Cemetery near the fortress ©Yuriy Buriak
Old photo of the Zabljak Crnojeviсa Fortress ©Wikipedia
Zabljak Crnojeviсa Fortress, map ©Yuriy Buriak
Getting there: Only by car or taxi. Visiting the fortress can be easily combined with a visit to the Skadar Lake. Don't miss the bridge in the Golubovci village, see the schematic map. Some tours to the Skadar Lake include a visit to the fortress.
