Lovcen National Park
   Photo: National Park Lovcen

In the rocky area of ​​the Alps called Dinara is the National Park Lovcen, which covers 6220 acres. Its borders to the south adjacent to the highway Budva - Cetinje and on the north side - to the old road to Kotor. Administration Lovcen can be found in the city of Cetinje. In 1952, given the status of National Park.

Here a wide variety of organically coexisting flora and fauna, which is allocated 9 objects that may have been present every Wednesday separately. All this is due to the fact that in the area are harmoniously combined two climatic zones: Mediterranean and Continental. The park Lovcen can see not only the natural beauty of this region, but also to consider the world-famous attractions: one of the mountain lakes, Ivanovo trough, village and mausoleum Negushi, Church of the Transfiguration, etc.

Construction of the mausoleum began in 1855 on Mount Lovcen in honor of the bishop, whose name was Petar II Negushi, bequeathed to bury his body in this place. 461 stage tourists have to overcome to get to the mausoleum itself, which since 1974 is open to all comers. Mount Lovcen is a sacred place for many believers. It is popularly called holy Olympus, the mountain itself is a symbol of Montenegro, the population of this country honors his shrine as well as residents of the United States of America appreciated the Statue of Liberty.

Nearby, at an altitude of 940 m, is located Negushi mountain village, which is surrounded on three sides by picturesque mountains. The first mention of the existence of habitable space is recorded in the annals of 1453. Besides Bishop Petar II Negushi it was born Nikola I Petrovic, who was the last ruler of the Kingdom of Montenegro. The houses in which they were born, now a museum, protected by the state.

On the mountain serpentine can reach Lake Ivanovo trough. To make it possible, both in summer and winter easily, because the lake modern paved road, from 1929 here otrylas broncho-pulmonary clinic and a wellness center for children.

The National Park Lovcen, you can come by car, but the car is paid for half of the euro. Break campground in the park is strictly forbidden, but stay for the night, you can lodge in Ivanovo-reproach, if the contract in advance with the administration. It is located about half way to the top. Entrance to the museum and mausoleum is possible for a fee.

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