Independence Square (Podgorica)
Independence Square,[1][2] formerly Republic Square or Square of the Republic (Montenegrin: Трг Републике, romanized: Trg Republike) is the central town square of Podgorica, Montenegro. It is located in Nova Varoš (Montenegrin: Нова Варош, lit. "New Town"), which is the administrative and socio-cultural heart of the city. The square covers an area of 5.000 square metres.[3] Both the city library "Radosav Ljumović", and the state gallery "Art", are located in the square.
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
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ "Decision made: Republic Square will become Independence Square - CdM". CdM. 2016-11-03. Retrieved 2017-01-31.
- ^ "PODGORICA: Trg republike danas postaje trg Nezavisnosti". Volim Podgoricu. 2016-03-11. Retrieved 2017-01-31.
- ^ "Home". Zetagradnja.com. Retrieved 2 February 2019.
- ^ "Dnevni list - Pobjeda". Pobjeda.net. Retrieved 2 February 2019.
Gallery
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The square at night -
The fountain -
The public library - rear view
42°26′29″N 19°15′46″E / 42.441262°N 19.262804°E
