Blue Palace

Cetinje, Montenegro

The Blue Palace was built in 1894-1895 in late Empire style as the residence of Prince Danilo of Montenegro, then heir to the throne. The building was a model for the construction of the buildings of the other members of the Petrović Njegošroyal family throughout Montenegro. Today it is the residence of President of Montenegro.

The Palace was extensively renovated in 2006 through a grant provided by the Government of Norway.

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Founded: 1894-1895
Category: Palaces, manors and town halls in Montenegro

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