Independence Square (Podgorica)
Independence Square[1][2], formerly Republic Square or Square of the Republic (Montenegrin: Трг Републике / Trg Republike) is the central town square of Podgorica, the capital city of Montenegro. It is located in Nova Varoš (Montenegrin Cyrillic: Нова Варош; trans. New Town), the administrative, as well as socio-cultural heart of the city. The square covers an area of 15.000 square metres.[3] The city library "Radosav Ljumović" is located on the square, as well as the state gallery "Art".
Location
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The square is bordered by Ulica Slobode (Freedom street) to the east, and Njegoševa ulica (Njegoš's street) to the west. Both Njegoševa and Slobode street are newly renovated pedestrian zones - with Ulica Slobode also being a popular shopping street. Bokeška and Vučedolska street create the square's northern and southern borders, respectively. A pedestrian passage connects the Republic Square to Podgorica's City Hall and the Montenegrin National Theatre building.
History
Trg Republike was until 2006 known as Trg Ivana Milutinovića (Ivan Milutinović square) - a famous Montenegrin communist politician, military general and national hero. In 2006, the year of the Montenegrin independence, the square underwent a massive reconstruction. It was widened, paved, a big central fountain was constructed and the area was turned into a car-free zone. The square was decorated with colonnades, palm trees and water channels. The whole project cost around 2.5 million Euros.[4]
References
- ↑ "Decision made: Republic Square will become Independence Square - CdM". CdM. 2016-11-03. Retrieved 2017-01-31.
- ↑ Prime, Optimus (2016-03-11). "PODGORICA: Trg republike danas postaje trg Nezavisnosti". Volim Podgoricu. Retrieved 2017-01-31.
- ↑ http://zetagradnja.com/?portfolio=trg-republike-podgorica
- ↑ http://www.pobjeda.me/arhiva/?datum=2010-05-05&id=184440
Gallery
- The square at night
- The fountain
- The public library - rear view
Coordinates: 42°26′29″N 19°15′46″E / 42.441262°N 19.262804°E