Description of the attraction
The Moraca River is considered one of the most famous in Montenegro. This is the largest waterway that feeds Lake Skadar. Its canyon, which is 90 km long, is also famous as a unique region of contrasts. The unique charm of these places is emphasized by virgin landscapes along with human creations, the severity of inaccessible rocks and amazing natural beauty.
Over the years, the Moraca River managed to cut a narrow gorge in the thickness of the rocks in the north, reaching a depth of more than 1 km in some places. In the south, the river merges with one of its large tributaries - the Zeta, and enters the Zeta valley, turning into a steppe, full-flowing flat river. Then Moraca flows into the waters of Lake Skadar.
Many species of fish live in the waters of the river: mountain trout is found in abundance in the upper reaches, in the lower reaches there are carp, rudd, bleak and mullet.
The total length of this waterway is more than 100 km. The depth here is also shallow, but the waters are stormy and impetuous. During snowmelt and spring floods, the current speed can be more than 110 km / h (especially in mountainous areas). The entire length of the Moraca River is dotted with deep depressions, some of which are often more than five meters deep.
The Moraca River is one of the main symbols of Podgorica, because is the largest waterway that flows through the city. Over the years, many bridges have been erected across the river, of which the Millennium is considered the most modern and beautiful; its construction was carried out with the active assistance of the Moscow government.
In addition, in the middle reaches of the river. Moraci is one of the most significant objects in the history of Montenegro - a medieval monastery, the year of construction of which is 1252. Moraca Monastery is a revered Orthodox shrine, which every year receives thousands of tourists and pilgrims.
For Montenegrin tourists who want to get to this river canyon, a convenient highway and railway line has been laid.
