Andrijevica facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Andrijevica Андријевица
Town and municipality
Church in Andrijevica
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Andrijevica Location in Montenegro
Country	Montenegro
Region	Northern Montenegro
Municipality	Andrijevica
Population  (2023 census)
• Rank	22nd in Montenegro
• Urban	988
• Rural	2,990
• Municipality	3,978
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	84320
Vehicle registration	AN
Climate	Cfb

Andrijevica is a small town in the northern part of Montenegro. It is the main town of the Andrijevica Municipality. In 2023, about 988 people lived there.

A Look at Andrijevica's History

Andrijevica itself is a fairly new town. It started to grow in the mid-1800s. But the area around it has been home to people for a very long time. Many settlements have appeared and disappeared throughout history in this region.

Ancient Times and Early Settlements

Scientists found signs of ancient cultures in the nearby Berane valley. They discovered tools and remains from the Neolithic period, which was the New Stone Age. Traces of Illyrian culture were also found. This suggests that many different groups of people lived here long ago. Even the Romans had settlements in the Berane valley and near Andrijevica.

The Middle Ages and Old Forts

During the Middle Ages, there was a fort called Grace. It was about 1 kilometer from where Andrijevica is today. This fort likely protected a road along the Lim River. This road was an important connection between the regions of Raška and Zeta. Many small villages also grew in this period, long before Andrijevica became a town.

The Nemanjić Era and a Special Church

When the House of Nemanjić ruled, the Andrijevica area had many Orthodox Christian people. The main center of the area was a place called Budim grad, about 15 kilometers from today's town. A person from the Nemanjić family, named Andrija, built a church called Andrijevina. Sadly, the Ottomans destroyed this church in 1765.

The Vasojevići Tribe and Town Growth

In the 1800s, a brave warrior tribe called the Vasojevići lived here. They often fought against the Ottoman rule. They started building a settlement around a new church, also called Andrijevina. This settlement slowly grew into what we now know as Andrijevica. In 1858, the Vasojevići Duke Miljan Vukov declared their region a part of Montenegro.

Modern Times and Challenges

Andrijevica slowly became a proper town. However, its growth was paused by World War I. After the war, from 1918 to 1921, Andrijevica was an important county center. The time between the two World Wars was a period of fast development for the town.

During World War II, the town faced a difficult period in July 1944. After the war, Andrijevica continued to be an administrative center. It was first a district seat and then a municipality seat until 1960. Andrijevica got its municipality status back in 1991. The town's economy was hit hard when industries declined during the Yugoslav Wars. This caused the population to slowly decrease.

Who Lives in Andrijevica?

According to the 2023 census, Andrijevica has 988 residents. Here's a look at the different groups of people living there:

Sports in Andrijevica

Andrijevica has its own football (soccer) team called FK Komovi. They play in the country's third tier. Their home games are played at the Stadion Prljanije. The town also has a handball team, RK Komovi.

Getting Around: Transport

Andrijevica is connected to the rest of Montenegro by two-lane roads. These local roads link Andrijevica to Berane and Kolašin. Both towns are about 30 kilometers (19 miles) away. From there, these local roads join the main E65/E80 highway. This highway connects Montenegro's coast and Podgorica with northern Montenegro and Serbia. Andrijevica is also on the path of the future Bar-Boljare motorway.

The closest airport is Podgorica Airport, which is about 120 kilometers (75 miles) away. It has regular flights to major cities in Europe.

Fun Things to Do: Tourism

Andrijevica is surrounded by beautiful mountains like Komovi, Bjelasica, and Prokletije. The town sits on a terrace about 40 meters (130 feet) above the Lim River.

Outdoor Adventures

There are many fun things to do in the area for tourists:

• Mountaineering: This includes climbing and hiking in the mountains.
• Biking: Explore the scenic routes on a bicycle.
• Rafting: Enjoy exciting trips down the river.
• Sports: Play soccer or basketball.
• Fishing: Try catching fish in the local rivers.

Komovi Mountain

The main attraction is the Komovi mountain, which is 2,461 meters (8,074 feet) high. You can reach this mountain by car in less than 45 minutes. Just take the mountainous Andrijevica - Mateševo road.

See also

In Spanish: Andrijevica para niños