In the centre of Cetinje is one of the key Montenegrin attractions – Palace, now turned into a Museum of king Nikola I. – Nikola Petrovic-Njegos glorified the dynasty of Nagosa throughout the world thanks to his diplomatic skills, as well as outstanding political views: he was famous for his desire to bring Montenegro into line with European powers. In addition to political merit, Nikola Petrovic was a talented poet.

The building was begun in 1863, finally ended it after four years. In August 1910 Prince Nikola Petrovic Montenegro proclaims the Kingdom and becomes the first and the last king.

For the decoration of the Palace was chosen by the art Nouveau style. It can be described as an abundance of fanciful forms and decorative details; the almost complete absence of straight lines, which come stylized floral patterns. The walls in the Palace mostly covered with silk, ceilings, crowns moldings, and floors – plush carpets over parquet.

Each peace Palace is an own style: Oriental, Venetian, Victorian. The beauty of the Palace has been a lot of rumors throughout Europe. Prudish neighbors Montenegro believed that the Palace is too beautiful for such a small and modest country.

In 1890 founded the Museum of Nikola Petrovic, who was located in the government building. Since 1926 he is in the Palace. Throughout its history, the Museum had to endure riots and looting in the period 1916-1918, when Montenegro was hit Austrian-Bulgarian occupation.

The furniture and weapons, paintings, flags, stamps and other historical value, are carefully kept in the Palace. All of these items that carry a tremendous historical value, are directly related not only to the history and culture of Montenegro since the middle ages until 1918, when Montenegro was included in the Serbian Kingdom.

Special attention should be paid to the collection of military medals, made of gold and decorated with precious stones. Also the unique value is a court and library, occupying four rooms. There are still the rarest books – both secular and ecclesiastical. It is estimated that the library can accommodate up to 10,000 books.