The Old Town of Budva was wedged on a narrow peninsula, encircled by imposing stone walls and fortified by watch towers, embrasures and a citadel facing the Adriatic Sea. Most of the external defenses and internal charm reflected four centuries of Venetian rule. Since the 4th century BC, Budva has been occupied by Illyrians, Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Serbians, Venetians, Habsburgs, French, Austrians and Yugoslavians before becoming part of Montenegro in 2006. Step through the city gate and step back into the Middle Ages. You will quickly discover why Old Town Budva is one of the finest historic towns along the Adriatic coast.
