Blue Palace

The Blue Palace is a government building in Empire style in Cetinje, Montenegro's capital, with prominent columns and symmetrical forms in the town center. The two-story structure uses light-colored facades and classical proportions typical of late 19th-century European royal residences.

The building was constructed between 1894 and 1895 and initially served as the residence of Crown Prince Danilo from the ruling Petrović-Njegoš family. It emerged as an expression of Montenegro's new European direction during a period when the nation was consolidating its independence.

The palace shows how Montenegro wanted to shape its capital in the early 20th century, using classical European forms that convey power and order. Visitors today see a building that marks the urban identity of Cetinje and reveals how the ruling family expressed itself through architecture.

The building is centrally located in Cetinje and is visible from outside to visitors, with clear sightlines from the surrounding streets. As an active residence, the interior is typically not open to the public, but the architecture and the plaza in front are worth viewing for photos and a brief visit.

The building takes its name from the blue color used on its facade, which distinguished it from other structures in the city. This color choice was unusual for official buildings of that era and made the structure instantly recognizable in the urban landscape.

Location: Cetinje

Inception: 1894

Architects: Camillo Boito

Architectural style: Empire style

Address: Ulica Njegoševa

GPS coordinates: 42.38583,18.92639

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:44