Budva is a coastal city on the Adriatic Sea in Montenegro. The city has about 18,000 inhabitants and is the seat of the municipality of Budva. The area around the city, along the coast, is also known as the Budva Riviera. The Riviera is the center of Montenegrin tourism, known for its sandy beaches and nightlife. Important tourist facilities are located within the Venetian walls from the 15th century, which surround Budva’s Old Town. The old town was heavily damaged in the devastating earthquake of 1979, but was completely rebuilt. Bečići tourist center is located near Budva. Budva was changed by many conquerors, and the Venetians and Austrians, who left the city in 1918, stayed the longest in the city area. Budva is about 3,450 years old and is one of the oldest cities on the Adriatic Sea.
