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Budva is one of the oldest urban centres of the Adriatic coast, founded 2,500 years\u00a0ago.

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Beautiful beaches, a plenty of restaurants and hotels, bustling night life, as\u00a0well as team building and incentive options are what makes Budva very attractive\u00a0destination, both for individual travellers and for event organisers.

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Budva has a very long history, and\u00a0many\u00a0ancient and medieval monuments\u00a0speak of it. According to historical\u00a0records, Budva was known\u00a0more\u00a0than 2,500 year ago as \u201ca city\u00a0of Illyria\u201d.

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Legend says that Budva was founded\u00a0by Cadmus, son of king Agenor and\u00a0queen\u00a0Telephassa and conqueror and\u00a0ruler\u00a0of Boeotia, a province in Greece.\u00a0When he was banished from\u00a0the city\u00a0of Thebes with his wife Harmonia,\u00a0he\u00a0found refuge with the Illyrian\u00a0tribe of\u00a0Enchelei. According to legend,\u00a0Cadmus\u00a0came to Budva on an oxcart.
\nThat is where Budva got its name,\u00a0since\u00a0bous means ox in Greek. Budva\u00a0was at times also known as Butua,\u00a0Buthos,\u00a0Butoba, and Civitas Antique\u00a0(Ancient\u00a0City).

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What to see?

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The Old Town is the most well-known\u00a0part of Budva, with numerous allies\u00a0filled with restaurants, galleries,\u00a0bars, and boutique shops.\u00a0The Old Town is surrounded by walls,\u00a0towers,\u00a0and gates.

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In the summer, the city hosts many\u00a0stage plays, performances, and exhibitions,\u00a0so it became known as the\u00a0Theatre City, which is also the name\u00a0of the festival that has been running\u00a0since 1987.
\nAnother special feature of the Old\u00a0Town is the Church of Santa Maria\u00a0in Punta, alongside the churches of\u00a0St. Ivan, Holy Trinity, and St. Sava.
\nNext to the Church of St. Ivan are the\u00a0remains of an early Christian basilica,\u00a0and the Citadel holds the remains\u00a0of\u00a0the Church of St. Mary.

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Statue of the Budva Dancer
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Between the churches lies the stage\u00a0for the Theatre City plays. The walls\u00a0of Budva\u2019s oldest gate and Roman pillars\u00a0are also part of the Old Town\u2019s\u00a0charm.
\nThe Budva Museum, with its permanent\u00a0archaeological and ethnographic\u00a0display, the Modern Gallery, and\u00a0the Stefan Mitrov Ljubisa Memorial\u00a0House are also among the things to\u00a0be seen in the Old Town.

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The Statue of the Budva Dancer,\u00a0located\u00a0on the way to the Mogren\u00a0beach,\u00a0became one of the city\u2019s landmarks\u00a0where a large number of tourists\u00a0stop to take pictures.

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The once fortress of Castel, today\u2019s\u00a0Citadel,\u00a0is the most monumental\u00a0building\u00a0situated between Budva\u2019s\u00a0walls. For a certain period, the Citadel\u00a0was the stage where the Theatre\u00a0City festival took place. Now the\u00a0Citadel boasts hospitality establishments,\u00a0as a unique location for different\u00a0types of events.

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On which beach to go

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Budva is famous for its beaches, and\u00a0among the most well-known are Mogren,\u00a0Ricardova glava, Pizana, Slovenska\u00a0and Becici beach.

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The Mogren beach was named after\u00a0the sailor Mogren, who was washed\u00a0ashore by waves after he survived\u00a0a\u00a0pirate attack. As sign of thanks,\u00a0Mogren\u00a0built the Church of Saint\u00a0Anton,\u00a0of which today only its foundations\u00a0are still here.\u00a0Some locals still adhere to the custom\u00a0of not swimming in the sea before\u00a013th June, Saint Anton Day.

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[quote_box_right]Did you know?
\nBudva is one of the oldest cities\u00a0on Adriatic coast.[/quote_box_right]

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Ricardova glava is one of the most\u00a0frequented\u00a0beaches in Budva, located\u00a0below the walls of the Old Town.
\nIt got its name after the actor Richard\u00a0Widmark, whose film The Long\u00a0Ships was filmed there in 1963.

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Pizana is the smallest beach on the\u00a0coast of Budva, only 50 metres long.\u00a0Like Ricardova glava, Pizana is situated\u00a0at the bottom of the Old Town\u00a0walls, and its visitors can enjoy the\u00a0beautiful view of Saint Nicholas\u2019 Island.

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Fortress Citadel
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Unlike Pizana, Slovenska beach is the\u00a0longest beach (1,600 m) in Budva,\u00a0known\u00a0for its backshore linking it to\u00a0Saint Nicholas\u2019 Island.\u00a0Above the beach is the Budva promenade.\u00a0The beach was named after\u00a0the first tourists from the Czech Republic\u00a0who stayed at the beach 80\u00a0years ago, replacing its earlier name\u00a0of Pod polje.
\nBecici beach was voted the most beautiful\u00a0beach in Europe in 1935, and in 1965 it was crowned the most beautiful\u00a0beach of the Mediterranean.\u00a0Its 2,000 metres stretch over the distinct\u00a0colourful sand. In addition, Becici\u00a0beach is counted among the beaches\u00a0with the clearest water.

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MICE Tourism in Budva

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On top of being the most famous\u00a0resort,\u00a0attracting tourists with its beaches,\u00a0historical landmarks, and luxurious\u00a0hotels and restaurants, Budva\u00a0is the most famous MICE destination\u00a0in Montenegro.

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Budva boasts numerous high-end hotels\u00a0that, thanks to their accommodation\u00a0and event capacities, can fully\u00a0meet any requirement of the most\u00a0demanding events. The proximity\u00a0of\u00a0the airport in Tivat additionally\u00a0makes\u00a0Budva the go-to event\u00a0destination\u00a0thanks to chartering.
\nAmong the hotels that stand out for\u00a0their event organising qualities are\u00a0the Montenegro Stars Group hotels \u2013\u00a0Hotel\u00a0Montenegro, Hotel Blue Star\u00a0and Hotel Splendid\u00a0Conference & Spa\u00a0Resort in Becici, as well as Avala\u00a0Resort\u00a0& Villas, Hotel\u00a0Queen of Montenegro,\u00a0and Hotel\u00a0Mediteran Becici.

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Budva\u2019s MICE offer will be supplemented\u00a0by the recently opened Hotel\u00a0Budva,\u00a0which will also include conference\u00a0rooms.

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Marina in Budva
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Budva can be a great destination for\u00a0team building events and incentives.\u00a0Beaches can serve as locations\u00a0for different\u00a0games for employees,\u00a0such as\u00a0sports competitions on sand and in\u00a0water, treasure hunt, and those a little\u00a0more boldly can enjoy\u00a0in diving or\u00a0fishing. Thanks to the marina cruises\u00a0or sailing can be organized, at which\u00a0participants will meet Budva and its\u00a0surroundings from a completely different\u00a0point of view.

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For groups that are looking for a mountain\u00a0adventure, thanks to the near\u00a0mountains can be organized and great\u00a0biking and hiking tours.

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The post City of Budva \u2013 A blend of history and future appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.

\n", "content_text": "Budva is one of the oldest urban centres of the Adriatic coast, founded 2,500 years\u00a0ago.\nBeautiful beaches, a plenty of restaurants and hotels, bustling night life, as\u00a0well as team building and incentive options are what makes Budva very attractive\u00a0destination, both for individual travellers and for event organisers.\nBudva has a very long history, and\u00a0many\u00a0ancient and medieval monuments\u00a0speak of it. According to historical\u00a0records, Budva was known\u00a0more\u00a0than 2,500 year ago as \u201ca city\u00a0of Illyria\u201d.\nLegend says that Budva was founded\u00a0by Cadmus, son of king Agenor and\u00a0queen\u00a0Telephassa and conqueror and\u00a0ruler\u00a0of Boeotia, a province in Greece.\u00a0When he was banished from\u00a0the city\u00a0of Thebes with his wife Harmonia,\u00a0he\u00a0found refuge with the Illyrian\u00a0tribe of\u00a0Enchelei. According to legend,\u00a0Cadmus\u00a0came to Budva on an oxcart.\nThat is where Budva got its name,\u00a0since\u00a0bous means ox in Greek. Budva\u00a0was at times also known as Butua,\u00a0Buthos,\u00a0Butoba, and Civitas Antique\u00a0(Ancient\u00a0City).\nWhat to see?\nThe Old Town is the most well-known\u00a0part of Budva, with numerous allies\u00a0filled with restaurants, galleries,\u00a0bars, and boutique shops.\u00a0The Old Town is surrounded by walls,\u00a0towers,\u00a0and gates.\nIn the summer, the city hosts many\u00a0stage plays, performances, and exhibitions,\u00a0so it became known as the\u00a0Theatre City, which is also the name\u00a0of the festival that has been running\u00a0since 1987.\nAnother special feature of the Old\u00a0Town is the Church of Santa Maria\u00a0in Punta, alongside the churches of\u00a0St. Ivan, Holy Trinity, and St. Sava.\nNext to the Church of St. Ivan are the\u00a0remains of an early Christian basilica,\u00a0and the Citadel holds the remains\u00a0of\u00a0the Church of St. Mary.\nStatue of the Budva Dancer\nBetween the churches lies the stage\u00a0for the Theatre City plays. The walls\u00a0of Budva\u2019s oldest gate and Roman pillars\u00a0are also part of the Old Town\u2019s\u00a0charm.\nThe Budva Museum, with its permanent\u00a0archaeological and ethnographic\u00a0display, the Modern Gallery, and\u00a0the Stefan Mitrov Ljubisa Memorial\u00a0House are also among the things to\u00a0be seen in the Old Town.\nThe Statue of the Budva Dancer,\u00a0located\u00a0on the way to the Mogren\u00a0beach,\u00a0became one of the city\u2019s landmarks\u00a0where a large number of tourists\u00a0stop to take pictures.\nThe once fortress of Castel, today\u2019s\u00a0Citadel,\u00a0is the most monumental\u00a0building\u00a0situated between Budva\u2019s\u00a0walls. For a certain period, the Citadel\u00a0was the stage where the Theatre\u00a0City festival took place. Now the\u00a0Citadel boasts hospitality establishments,\u00a0as a unique location for different\u00a0types of events.\nOn which beach to go\nBudva is famous for its beaches, and\u00a0among the most well-known are Mogren,\u00a0Ricardova glava, Pizana, Slovenska\u00a0and Becici beach.\nThe Mogren beach was named after\u00a0the sailor Mogren, who was washed\u00a0ashore by waves after he survived\u00a0a\u00a0pirate attack. As sign of thanks,\u00a0Mogren\u00a0built the Church of Saint\u00a0Anton,\u00a0of which today only its foundations\u00a0are still here.\u00a0Some locals still adhere to the custom\u00a0of not swimming in the sea before\u00a013th June, Saint Anton Day.\n[quote_box_right]Did you know?\nBudva is one of the oldest cities\u00a0on Adriatic coast.[/quote_box_right]\nRicardova glava is one of the most\u00a0frequented\u00a0beaches in Budva, located\u00a0below the walls of the Old Town.\nIt got its name after the actor Richard\u00a0Widmark, whose film The Long\u00a0Ships was filmed there in 1963.\nPizana is the smallest beach on the\u00a0coast of Budva, only 50 metres long.\u00a0Like Ricardova glava, Pizana is situated\u00a0at the bottom of the Old Town\u00a0walls, and its visitors can enjoy the\u00a0beautiful view of Saint Nicholas\u2019 Island.\nFortress Citadel\nUnlike Pizana, Slovenska beach is the\u00a0longest beach (1,600 m) in Budva,\u00a0known\u00a0for its backshore linking it to\u00a0Saint Nicholas\u2019 Island.\u00a0Above the beach is the Budva promenade.\u00a0The beach was named after\u00a0the first tourists from the Czech Republic\u00a0who stayed at the beach 80\u00a0years ago, replacing its earlier name\u00a0of Pod polje.\nBecici beach was voted the most beautiful\u00a0beach in Europe in 1935, and in 1965 it was crowned the most beautiful\u00a0beach of the Mediterranean.\u00a0Its 2,000 metres stretch over the distinct\u00a0colourful sand. In addition, Becici\u00a0beach is counted among the beaches\u00a0with the clearest water.\nMICE Tourism in Budva\nOn top of being the most famous\u00a0resort,\u00a0attracting tourists with its beaches,\u00a0historical landmarks, and luxurious\u00a0hotels and restaurants, Budva\u00a0is the most famous MICE destination\u00a0in Montenegro.\nBudva boasts numerous high-end hotels\u00a0that, thanks to their accommodation\u00a0and event capacities, can fully\u00a0meet any requirement of the most\u00a0demanding events. The proximity\u00a0of\u00a0the airport in Tivat additionally\u00a0makes\u00a0Budva the go-to event\u00a0destination\u00a0thanks to chartering.\nAmong the hotels that stand out for\u00a0their event organising qualities are\u00a0the Montenegro Stars Group hotels \u2013\u00a0Hotel\u00a0Montenegro, Hotel Blue Star\u00a0and Hotel Splendid\u00a0Conference & Spa\u00a0Resort in Becici, as well as Avala\u00a0Resort\u00a0& Villas, Hotel\u00a0Queen of Montenegro,\u00a0and Hotel\u00a0Mediteran Becici.\nBudva\u2019s MICE offer will be supplemented\u00a0by the recently opened Hotel\u00a0Budva,\u00a0which will also include conference\u00a0rooms.\nMarina in Budva\nBudva can be a great destination for\u00a0team building events and incentives.\u00a0Beaches can serve as locations\u00a0for different\u00a0games for employees,\u00a0such as\u00a0sports competitions on sand and in\u00a0water, treasure hunt, and those a little\u00a0more boldly can enjoy\u00a0in diving or\u00a0fishing. Thanks to the marina cruises\u00a0or sailing can be organized, at which\u00a0participants will meet Budva and its\u00a0surroundings from a completely different\u00a0point of view.\nFor groups that are looking for a mountain\u00a0adventure, thanks to the near\u00a0mountains can be organized and great\u00a0biking and hiking tours.\nThe post City of Budva \u2013 A blend of history and future appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2015-11-05T15:01:20+01:00", "date_modified": "2016-12-09T14:10:18+01:00", "author": { "name": "Mirjana Novitovic", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/author/officebs/", "avatar": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/slika-.jpg" }, "image": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/DSC_7918.jpg", "tags": [ "budva", "citadel", "event organization", "hotel", "incentive", "mice destination", "Destinations", "MUST READ" ] } ] }