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Podgorica
Podgorica was the capital of the Republic of Montenegro till 1994,
when the administrative center of the republic was moved to the
Cetinje. The Podgorica region has been inhabited since ancient
times. Two Illyrian tribes established themselves here: the Labeati to
the east and the Docleatae to the west, from Podgorica up to Zeta
valley to Nikshich. It appears, however, that in the 11th century
there was a settlement of some size here called Ribnica. The name is
mentioned in the "Life of St. Simeon written by St. Sava and Serbian
King Stefan the First-crowned. They quote Ribnica as the birthplace
of their father, Stevan Nemanja, ZZupan of Rashka.
In 1879 the Montenegrin army liberated Podgorica from the Turks. After
winning its freedom the town began to develop into an important center
of trade and crafts.
World War I interrupted the development of the town, which was
occupied by Austrian troops. It was liberated in 1918. During World
War II the town was almost completely destroyed by bombing, and
numerous landmarks were lost forever. After the war a whole new town
rose from the ruins.
Adapted from:
"Treasures from Yugoslavia" An Encyclopedic touring guide
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