Around four years ago, we visited the donkey farm in Martinići for the first time. I remember that I was quite excited to meet the initiator of this awesome project, Darko Saveljić, and to discover how old, abused and neglected Montenegrin donkeys have found a safe refuge at his farm. When Darko invited us to […]
Gradina Martinićka
5 FORGOTTEN FORTRESSES IN CENTRAL MONTENEGRO
Central Montenegro hides many secrets. Abandoned churches, mysterious graveyards, old wells, archeological sites …. but also fortresses, some of them totally devastated, which show the rich history and culture of this part of the country. In the following post I will present you 5 fortresses, located in Podgorica and its wider surroundings. It’s true, most […]
A VISIT TO THE DONKEY FARM IN GRADINA MARTINIĆKA
The donkey farm that was founded by Darko Saveljić, ornithologist by profession, has often been in the news this year. Seven months ago, Darko started to purchase donkeys – often neglected and abused – with the wish to offer them a refuge and to protect the Balkan breed against extinction (photo 1). Once, donkeys were […]