Berane

Berane is a town in the Lim River valley in northeastern Montenegro. It was founded by Ottoman general Hussein Pasha in 1862; the wider area was known in medieval times as “Budimlja” and was an important centre in the medieval Serbian state.

A Name That Changed With History

During the Yugoslav era (1949–1992), the town was named “Ivangrad” in honour of a Yugoslav Partisan hero, before reverting to its original name, Berane.

Near Đurđevi Stupovi Monastery

Near Berane lies the historic Orthodox Đurđevi Stupovi Monastery, founded in the 13th century and one of Montenegro’s most significant pieces of medieval architecture.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Berane the same as Ivangrad? Yes — that was the town’s name during the Yugoslav era, between 1949 and 1992.

Where is Berane? In the Lim River valley in northeastern Montenegro.