Lovcen Mausoleum - A Fantastic View

Want to experience fantastic views, combined with some Montenegrin history and great nature? Make sure to visit the second highest peak of Lovcen. There you will find a Mausoleum in honor to poet, ruler and bishop Petar ll Petrovic Njegosh, at a stunning altitude of 1657 meters. It is said to be the highest Mausoleum raised in Europe. 

The Mausoleum is of course not without controversy. Njegosh´s wish was to be buried in a small chapel which he had built, but unfortunately, the chapel got destroyed during WW1. Njegosh´s remains were transferred to the Cetinje Monastery. Instead of renovating the chapel, communist powers of Montenegro built the Mausoleum, which to many people opposed Njegosh's last will. 

The design of the Mausoleum is of Ivan Mestrovic, who was a Croatian and Yugoslav sculptor and architect. After "google-ing" this man, we found out he was apparently the first living person to have a one-man show at the Metropolitan Museum of Art New York City.

However, the best part of this visit is definitely the breathtaking view. It is said that you can see 80percent of Montengro from the viewpoint, and if you are lucky on a clear day, and have a very good sight, you may even be able to see Italy. Enjoy!