If you came to Montenegro on your own and rented a car, then our advice to you: be sure to go to the old serpentine, called by the Italians Cattaro Stairs (as the Italians call Kotor), which leads to the ancient Montenegrin capital, the city of Cetinje. The Cattaro staircase got its name because of the steepness of the descents and ascents and the height to which it rises - along this road you can climb to a height of 1500 meters above sea level, where the Negoshev Mausoleum is located.
If you are in Kotor, head towards the exit from the city to the Vrmac tunnel. Before reaching the Vrmac tunnel, there will be a fork and your turn to the right, the yellow sign will say Cetinje. From this point, the road will start to climb into the mountains, with each turn opening up new and more and more breathtaking views of the Bay of Kotor and Mount Lovcen. Drive straight all the time and pay attention to the signs, and you will not go astray. The Cattaro staircase itself has 25 sharp turns, which are marked on the barriers. If you don’t stop for photo pauses (which will be very difficult to do, and it’s not necessary!), Then you will reach the village of Negushi in 40-50 minutes. Drive carefully, in some areas it is difficult for two cars to pass.
At the fork in the road to Njeguši, you'll find a local tavern where you can catch your breath and sample Njeguši prosciutto and other Montenegrin delicacies. Njeguši and Cetinje are straight ahead, and a right (—) leads to Lovćen National Park, on one of whose peaks lies the tomb of Montenegro's great ruler and spiritual leader, Petar Petrović Njegoš. Petar Njegoš bequeathed his burial on this peak, where a chapel was erected for his burial. It was later destroyed by the communists during the Yugoslav era, who replaced it with a typical mausoleum, where the remains of the forefather of the Montenegrin people were transferred. This mausoleum now stands there; entrance costs 3 euros per person. From the summit, a magnificent panoramic view opens up, perhaps encompassing all of Montenegro (–)—the Bay of Kotor, the Lovćen National Park, immersed in the clouds, and even Lake Skadar!
Sit back and enjoy the view! Yesterday we took friends to the mausoleum, although we were a little late. We arrived at 6:30 PM, and the mausoleum was open until 6:00 PM. The snow on the summit still hadn't melted. It's late May! Everyone was absolutely thrilled with the trip, even though we didn't get to go inside the mausoleum. Picturesque views, crisp mountain air, great company, a bottle of Vranac and ćevapi, purchased in advance at the "mesar" in Kotor. What else could you want?
And, of course, if you do not decide on this courageous event yourself, we will be happy to organize an unforgettable excursion to the Cattaro stairs and the Negoshev mausoleum for you!
We will perpetuate our name on a snowdrift!
