Centar
Historically known as Nova Varoš (new town), this neighbourhood roughly corresponds to the traditional city centre of Podgorica. It is bounded by Ivana Crnojevića Boulevard to the north, Svetog Petra Cetinjskog Boulevard to the south, Stanka Dragojevića Boulevard to the west, and Ribnica River to the east.
It is administrative, as well as socio-cultural heart of the city. Parliament of Montenegro, Central Bank of Montenegro, Montenegrin National Theatre and Podgorica City Assembly are located within this part of town. It is also home to most of Podgorica's cafes, nightclubs and retail establishments. Hercegovačka Street and Slobode Street, city's main promenades, are completely within the city centre. The Square of the Republic, traditionally considered the heart of Podgorica, is positioned at the centre of this neighbourhood.
Architecturally, the neighbourhood is a mix of typical Montenegrin interwar housing, and SFRY-era highrises which filled in vacant lots that remained after World War II devastation.
The city centre saw heavy investments in recent past, in order to make it a representable city centre for a state capital.
Read more about this topic: List Of Podgorica Neighbourhoods And Suburbs