Everything on Meduna still smells of rich history!

Illyrians, Greeks, Romans, Macedonians, Turks and who knows who else paraded through the centuries through the Medun fortress, also known as Medeon or Meteon, which is located in an important geostrategic location 13 kilometers northeast of Podgorica.

It is quite certain that the Greeks built the cyclopean walls of Medun for the Illyrians, and that due to its location in the Middle Ages, the fort was considered the key to both Zeta. Here are some more interesting facts about her:

Medun Fortress, Photo: BuhaM, CC BY-SA 4.0

It was originally built as an ancient fortress between the 4th and 3rd centuries BC. This fortress had a significant role in that era. During the Middle Ages, Medun was rebuilt.

Its powerful walls, characteristic of fortified cities of that time, protected it from various invaders. However, in 1456 it fell under Turkish rule, after which it lost its importance.

Significant architectural remains were found in the Medun fortress, including a tower, ramparts, carved steps, a small church and a water cistern.

In this locality, niches were also found that served for cult purposes. It is assumed that rites related to the cult of the snake, the mythical ancestor of the ancient Illyrians, were performed in them.

Medun fortress, Photo: Dudlajzov, Depositphotos

On Medun, there is also the grave of Marko Miljanov (1833-1901), a famous writer, Montenegrin duke and hero who lived under the walls of this city and fortress. His museum is also nearby.

It is interesting that the original tombstone was erected by his wife Stefa. A few years after her death, it was replaced by the tomb pictured below on the left.

Tomb of Marko Milijanov, Photo: BuhaM, CC BY-SA 4.0

We could list many more reasons to visit this important historical site, which still smells of rich history, but something should be left for you to explore, right?