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Nikšić
Nikšić (Cyrillic: Никшић, ), is Montenegro's second-largest city, with an urban population of 66,700 as of the 2023 census. It lies in the western region of the country, at the heart of the expansive Nikšić field, nestled at the base of Trebjesa Hill.
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Nikšić is Montenegro's second-largest city, located in the western part of the country with a population of 66,700 as of 2023. The city sits in the Nikšić field at the base of Trebjesa Hill, making it a significant urban center in the region.
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Place details
- Locality
- Nikšić
- Region
- Opština Nikšić
- Country
- Crna Gora / Црна Гора
- Population
- 58,212
Travel guide
Understand
Nikšić is a quiet, low-key industrial town that will hardly be on any visitor's itinerary, unless one happens to know someone living or have business matters there. However, it can make for a pleasant stop-over for a day, especially when coming from the very touristy coast further south. Have lunch at one of the restaurants at the main town square, and watch locals chatting the day away while enjoying Nikšićko beer.
Free maps of the city, containing a lot of useful information, are available at the entrance of the bus station.
Do
Football: FK Sutjeska Nikšić play soccer in First League, the top tier. Their City Stadium (capacity 5200) is 1 km north of city centre.
Buy
Around the city centre, there are a few clothing shops and – strangely – not less than six or seven shops selling only sneakers. A somewhat bigger congregation of different stores can be found in a small next to the main square.
Drink
One of the most popular beers in Montenegro, Nikšićko beer, is brewed in Nikšić. It can be a good choice compared to more expensive imported beers.
Around the city centre, you can find many shabby-looking bars that seem to be popular with elderly local residents.
Connect
Most restaurants offer free WiFi for patrons.
Go next
Kotor is one of the country's most famous destinations; getting there takes two hours by road. Podgorica, Montenegro's capital, is mostly modern but with a small old quarter. Trebinje in Herzegovina is just an hour away, across the border.
Travel guide from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Article
34 sectionsContents
- Name
- History
- Antiquity
- Middle Ages
- Ottoman Empire
- Principality and Kingdom of Montenegro (1877–1918)
- Kingdom of Yugoslavia (1918–1941)
- World War II
- SFR Yugoslavia (1945–1991)
- During the Yugoslav Wars
- Local administration
- City Assembly (2025–2027)
- Mayor
- Geography
- Climate
- Cityscape
- Culture
- Education
- Sports
- Demographics
- Settlements
- Ethnicity
- Religion
- Economy
- Transport
- Road
- Rail
- Air
- International cooperation
- Notable individuals
- Notes
- References
- Books
- External links
Nikšić (Cyrillic: Никшић, ), is Montenegro's second-largest city, with an urban population of 66,700 as of the 2023 census. It lies in the western region of the country, at the heart of the expansive Nikšić field, nestled at the base of Trebjesa Hill.
Nikšić serves as the administrative center of the Nikšić Municipality, which encompasses a population of 65,705 and spans the largest area among all Montenegrin municipalities. By territory, it was also the largest municipality in the former Yugoslavia. The city plays a key role as a hub for industry, education, and culture in the country.
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