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TIVAT A new scheme in Tivat funds the conservation and restoration of the town’s diverse cultural heritage, ensuring it can be enjoyed for generations to come, as katie davis discovers
As Orascom Development, the company behind Luštica Bay, celebrates three decades of building sustainable, integrated, beautiful towns, CEO khaled bichara explains the Orascom vision IN RECENT YEARS, MONTENEGRO HAS ENTERED the spotlight as a must-visit European destination and, beyond its beautiful beaches and world-class facilities, visitors are discovering its deep cultural roots. Podgorica, the capital city, dates back to Roman times, when it was founded in 100AD, and this stunning country is an important historic location. Over many centuries, a rich variety of influences has shaped Montenegro into a fascinating cultural melting pot, and a place that visitors return to again and again. Cultural tourism represents a significant part of its appeal and there is so much to explore, from early Bronze Age barrows and the citadel at Budva – established in the early Middle Ages – to contemporary theatre performances and gourmet cuisine. It showcases a unique blend of old and new, tradition and glamour, and, for a country this size, it packs an awe-inspiring cultural punch. In recognition of Montenegro’s remarkable heritage, the
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