{"id":3659,"date":"2025-09-03T12:05:34","date_gmt":"2025-09-03T12:05:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/starlight-club.com\/?p=3659"},"modified":"2025-09-03T12:05:34","modified_gmt":"2025-09-03T12:05:34","slug":"niksic-krupacko-lake-and-the-lake-fest-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/starlight-club.com\/ru\/niksic-krupacko-lake-and-the-lake-fest-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Balkan rhythm by the water: Niksic, Krupacko Lake and the stars of Lake Fest 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"
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So, we waited. On Sunday, August 10, 2025, our very small group of desperate fans of Dubioza Kolektiv set off from Bar via Podgorica to Niksic<\/strong> for the performance of our favorite band. It should be noted that the journey was uneventful – the train to Niksic, which we were supposed to change to in Podgorica, was waiting for us safely.<\/p>\n

And here we are in Niksic.<\/strong> It turned out to be as hot here as in Podgorica and on the coast. Upon arrival, we went in search of coffee and rakia. And it should be noted that we found it very successfully – not far from our apartment there is a cafe Zhivago. We recommend it.<\/p>\n

The apartment that we rented for 1 night turned out to be very good. A separate bedroom, a large sofa and a double bed in the living room, a kitchen with a large refrigerator and a dishwasher, and an excellent bathroom with a modern boiler. Having settled in, we decided to have a bite to eat at a nearby tavern. After having a bite to eat, we headed to the festival. Moreover, our friends who had attended all three days of the festival were already waiting for us there! Before the main program began, there was an additional program, where the guys we already knew, O\u2019Konrads<\/strong>, performed, as well as another new group from Montenegro, whose guitarist we know \u2013 he plays in Magic The Gathering. After the end of the additional program, we had enough time to walk along the lake and even swim.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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And what about the Dubioza Kolektiv performance itself? As usual, it was not enough for us. Everyone danced and sang along. But the strict regulations of the event allotted only 2 hours for their performance.<\/p>\n

In any case, they were great, as always!<\/strong><\/p>\n

It should be noted that after 22:00 in Niksic, nothing works \u2013 no cafes, no shops, no gas stations. Therefore, having taken a taxi to the apartments, we finished the beer that was prudently left in the refrigerators, chatted and went to bed.<\/p>\n

In the morning, we leisurely got ready, went to breakfast and headed back. The road to Bar passed without incident.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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1) Niksic: history, information and what to see<\/h3>\n

A brief overview of the city. Niksic is the second largest city in Montenegro and the center of the country’s largest municipality by area (\u22482,065 km\u00b2). According to the 2023 census, the municipality has a population of about 66.7 thousand people; the city center itself has a population of about 32 thousand. It is known for its bauxite mines, metallurgy and the Trebjesa brewery (Nik\u0161i\u0107ko pivo). The city is located on the karst Niksic field at an altitude of ~630\u2013640 m above sea level, at the foot of the Trebjesa hill.<\/p>\n

Historical sketch. Ancient authors mention an Illyrian settlement here; in late Roman times, a camp castrum (Anagastum) appeared. In the Middle Ages, the city was known as Onogo\u0161t, and the current name “Nik\u0161i\u0107” was established by the 15th century. The Ottoman period lasted from the 15th century to 1877; further urban development took place as part of Montenegro<\/p>\n

Main attractions.<\/strong><\/p>\n