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RESTAURANT CRMNICA
ISLAND LESENDRO
Lesendro is an island and fortress on Skadar lake, located near the village ,,Vranjina". The fortress was built in the 18th century. It is located on the peninsula that was an island until the construction of the Belgrade - Bar railway line. During the reign of Bishop Peter II Petrović Njegoš, it served as a defense against Turkish attacks. Unfortunately the Montenegrins weren't successful and the Turks conquered the area and the island became known as Njegos sorrow. The fortes of Lesendro is an example of the long lasting struggle of the Montenegrin people for independence.
MONASTERY KOM
The monastery Kom with the church of St. Falling into sleep of Holy Motherof God is located on the small island of Odrinska gora, close to Žabljak Crnojevića, where the Crnojević River flows into the western section of Lake Skadar. The monastery was built between 1415 and 1427 and it is the legacy of Duradj and Ljes Crnojević. In this monastery Petar II Petrović Njegoš, the greatest Montenegrin ruler and poet, became a priest. The oldest frescoes in the monastery Kom are from the second half of the 15th century.
ISLAND GRMOŽUR
Grmožur is the closest island to Virpazar. The fortification on this island was built by the Turks in 1843 and it was used as defensive complex. This little rocky island was known as prison for political opponents. Only one person escaped from the island and then Grmožur got one more name -'Montenegrin Alcatraz'. Furthermore, it was known as the "Snake Island", but today ornithologists call it "Bird Island”.
KARUČ
Karuč is a small fisherman's place situated on the banks of Skadar lake. The place is very popular during summer and visited by people who want to explore the lake and enjoy in the pure nature. Even Petar I Petrović Njegoš,the greatest Montenegrin ruler and poet, had his winter home built here,because of the mild climate in the village. Like any other village on the Skadar lake, Karuč is small, but enormous in terms of historical importance and natural beauty.
DODOŠI
Dodoši is an old fishermen's village, located in an area surrounding the Karatuna River. The village was founded as a predominantly agricultural settlement, but it's proximity to the lake, resulted in a shift from farming to fishing. Dodoši is a thick village with many old stone houses.
ŽABLJAK CRNOJEVIĆA
Žabljak Crnojevića (pronounced Zhab-Iyak Tsinow-vevitcha) was once the capital of Montenegro, then called Zeta. It's a place few visitors to Montenegro discover but this formerly majestic medieval town is a hidden gem worth seeking out. It's not often you get to wander the ruins of a 15th century castle with no one but birds for company. And the views from Žabljak Crnojevića are some of the best in Montenegro.
RIJEKA CRNOJEVIĆA
,,Rijeka Crnojevića"-“River of Crnojević", is a village in Montenegro on the eponymous Crnojevica river near the coast Skadar lake.This place in the history was a very significant factor for Montenegrin cultural and historical heritage. The first Cyrillic book amongst the SouthSlavic nations was printed here. During the 19th and 20th century, RijekaCrnojevica was the biggest port and leading trade centre in Montenegro.Symbol of this village is old bridge.
