Cetinje, Montenegro

Capital City

With a population of just 12,460, Cetinje may be Montenegro's former capital, but it's a far cry from a cosmopolitan European hub. The rainy climate and heavy bureaucracy are persistent headaches, while the 2022 and 2025 mass shootings - the deadliest in the country's history - raise serious safety concerns. Still, for those seeking a quiet, historic town with a rich cultural heritage, Cetinje could be the right fit.