Obod & the First Printing House — Rijeka Crnojevića Tour
Hosted by Cetinje Heritage Guides
Site of the 1494 Oktoih printing
The iconic Rijeka Crnojevića river bend
Old bridge & village riverside walk
A printing story older than most of Europe’s
Itinerary
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1
The village & bridge
Rijeka Crnojevića’s riverside lane and Danilo’s bridge.
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2
Obod hill
The walk up to the printing-house site and the story of the Oktoih.
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3
Viewpoint & coffee
The horseshoe-bend panorama, then coffee by the water.
Above the famous horseshoe bend of Rijeka Crnojevića rises Obod, where Đurađ Crnojević’s press printed the Oktoih in 1494 — the first printed book of the South Slavs, barely forty years after Gutenberg. This gentle guided walk pairs the ruin and its history with the riverside village, its old bridge and a lakeside coffee.
What's included
What to bring
Where you'll be
Rijeka Crnojevića, Montenegro
Get directionsExact meeting point details are provided after booking.
Things to know
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience.
Duration
3 hours
Group size
Up to 8 guests per booking
Reviews 4.8 (8)
Absolutely loved it
Seeing the first printing press up close was worth the trip alone. Our guide's knowledge of Njegoš and Montenegro's literary history felt like a private lecture.
Unforgettable
A quieter, more thoughtful experience than the usual tours — loved it. Our guide's knowledge of Njegoš and Montenegro's literary history felt like a private lecture.
Good but not great
Interesting stop, though it's clearly a niche interest for our group.
Highlight of our trip
A quieter, more thoughtful experience than the usual tours — loved it. Seeing the first printing press up close was worth the trip alone.
Unforgettable
Our guide's knowledge of Njegoš and Montenegro's literary history felt like a private lecture. Seeing the first printing press up close was worth the trip alone. A quieter, more thoughtful experience than the usual tours — loved it.
Unforgettable
Seeing the first printing press up close was worth the trip alone. Our guide's knowledge of Njegoš and Montenegro's literary history felt like a private lecture. A quieter, more thoughtful experience than the usual tours — loved it.
Unforgettable
Our guide's knowledge of Njegoš and Montenegro's literary history felt like a private lecture. A quieter, more thoughtful experience than the usual tours — loved it. Seeing the first printing press up close was worth the trip alone.
Unforgettable
Seeing the first printing press up close was worth the trip alone. A quieter, more thoughtful experience than the usual tours — loved it.
€30.00 per guest
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience.
Guest questions
How fit do I need to be?
A moderate fitness level is enough — the guide sets the pace with the group and adapts the route to conditions.
What languages does the guide speak?
Departures run in English by default; the other languages listed on this page are available on request when booking.
Meet your host
Cetinje Heritage Guides
Experience host
4.8 (8 reviews)
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