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List of Podgorica neighbourhoods and suburbs

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streets. Before its development began, it was a physically detached suburb of Podgorica with mostly rural features. This neglect from the urban planning point of view resulted in poor infrastructure, a problem evident even today as it's still rare to find a street in ToloŔi that has features such as
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Zabjelo is known by its characteristic subculture. Zabjelo's residents are known for their casual and laid-back lifestyle, and particularly for their strong native identity and appreciation for their neighbourhood as well as humorous critical attitude towards other nicer parts of the town. Zabjelo
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and similar examples, Ottoman heritage of Podgorica has not been preserved well, and old Ottoman housing is mixed with newer developments throughout the neighbourhoods. Thus, touristic potential diminished, and economic activity in the area has plummeted, with development of newer neighbourhoods.
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Ever since its early construction, the neighbourhood has locally gained the reputation as a desirable place for living, sought after for its comparatively well-executed urbanistic plan with wide streets and extensive greenery. Although the residential buildings incorporate uninventive and basic
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has no distinctive landmarks, the infrastructure is considered normal, it is mostly loved by its residents. A locally famous organization called "The Republic of Zabjelo" has existed since 12 September 1991, and among its "demands" is the secession of Zabjelo from the
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could be considered a part of Zabjelo. Official stance of Zabjelo locals is - that they are, when speaking to people from other parts of the city, trying to emphasize how big is their neighbourhood. But, when speaking with inhabitants from
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minority, and has an image of underdeveloped part of town. However, construction boom in late 2000s (decade) has benefited Konik, as its proximity to city center has made it attractive for development. Konik is home to the only
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Zabjelo was originally a hard-core workers' suburb, but after the 1990s and construction boom in Podgorica it saw strong urban development. Now it is dominated by residential buildings for mid-income families. However, unlike
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architecture in Podgorica. Stara VaroÅ” is home to Podgorica's two mosques and Turkish clock tower. Both neighbourhoods are mostly residential, and incorporate narrow and curvy streets, typical for old Turkish town. Unlike
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MomiÅ”ići neighbourhood curves around the foot of Malo Brdo ("Little Hill"), and also up its southeastern slopes. It consists mostly of lowrise private family houses, except in its southern tip, which is home to
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parts of town, as they have vast pedestrian-only spaces, many playgrounds, sports fields and greenery. They also incorporate wide streets, and relatively enough parking spaces, a rarity in today's Podgorica.
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Vrela Ribnice, or Vrela Ribnička is an extension of Konik to the south-east. This easternmost Podgorica neighbourhood is home to a large Roma population, as well as to refugees and displaced persons from
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on the west. It is the location of headquarters Montenegrin telecommunication carriers, numerous banks, two luxury hotels and vast number of exclusive cafes, restaurants and boutiques.
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in Podgorica: one overlooking the very city center, and one 4 km to the east, on the southeastern outskirts of the city. For easier orientation, they will be referred to as
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Drač and Stara VaroŔ ("Old Town") are parts of town located south-east to the confluence of Ribnica and Morača rivers. Stara VaroŔ's boundaries are Morača and Ribnica rivers,
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As with ToloŔi, the residential part of those neighbourhoods developed in a spontaneous and informal way, resulting in winding and narrow streets between the private housing.
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Vectra area got its name after the company that built the first building in this part of Preko Morače. The area is located around the Roman Square (colloquially known as
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The Blocks are relatively new, as construction started in 1980s. They consist of high-rise residential buildings, up to 16 stories high. Many consider Blocks the most
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in this part of town is favourite promenade of Podgorica citizens, and is lined with numerous cafes and restaurants. This part of town is also home to the various
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and Podgorica City Assembly are located within this part of town. It is also home to most of Podgorica's cafƩs, nightclubs and retail establishments.
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is a residential neighbourhood, almost entirely lowrise, in Podgorica's eastern part. Its most distinctive feature is that it is home to Podgorica's
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ToloŔi is the westernmost part of Podgorica, and an extension of Blok 5-6-9 area. A low-rise residential neighbourhood, it is mostly located between
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Historically known as Nova VaroÅ” ("New Town"), this neighbourhood roughly corresponds to the traditional city centre of Podgorica. It is bounded by
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ll characteristics that apply to ToloŔi and Gorica's can be found in Zlatica and Masline, especially lack of urban planning in some areas.
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Because of this, Drač and Stara VaroŔ remain neglected residential areas, despite their central location and historical significance.
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Zlatica and Masline are entirely residential neighbourhoods in northeast Podgorica. Zlatica stretches along the motorway towards
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The city centre saw heavy investments in recent years, in order to make it a presentable city centre for a state capital.
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Gornja Gorica and Donja Gorica are named after the hill that separates them. However, There are two hills named
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designation as their common name, in contrast to other newer parts of town, that got other nicknames.
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KruŔevac settlement is an extension of Preko Morače neighbourhood. It extends to the southwest of the
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TuŔki put is a mixed commercial-residential neighbourhood, and was the location of the largest open
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boulevard extend to the west from the neighbourhood, and are home to Altas Capital Center and
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Stari Aerodrom ("Old Airport") is a neighbourhood located between the Konik neighbourhood,
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Donja Gorica ("Lower Gorica") is a neighbourhood which stretches along the road towards
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Zabjelo is a large neighbourhood in southern Podgorica. It is located to the south of
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Pod Goricom is an urban neighbourhood that is located on the southeastern slopes of
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designs, they are built in a solid way, so as to cope with aging very well.
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The neighbourhood's name, Preko Morače, literally translates to "Across the
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Gornja Gorica ("Upper Gorica") is a neighbourhood located to the north of
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Residential blocks 5, 6 and 9 are the only neighbourhoods that kept the
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It is the administrative, as well as socio-cultural heart of the city.
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They are a historical core of the city, and are the last remnants of
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Architecturally, the neighbourhood is a mix of typical Montenegrin
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shopping mall. This neighbourhood is sometimes referred to as the
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and boasts some of the highest real-estate prices in Podgorica.
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on the north, and blend with ToloŔi neighbourhood on the west.
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Neighbourhoods and suburbs in Podgorica, capital of Montenegro
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in Podgorica. The marketplace has relocated to a section of
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Index

Zlatica, Podgorica

Montenegrin
Podgorica

Independence square

Podgorica City Museum
Ribnica River
Parliament of Montenegro
Central Bank of Montenegro
Montenegrin National Theatre
Square of the Republic
interwar
SFRY
World War II devastation


Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ
Morača River
World War II
FPR Yugoslavia
Yugoslav People's Army
Government
Morača Sports Center

RTCG
National Security Agency of Montenegro
Petrovića
St. Peter of Cetinje

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