Although a relatively new town, established on this location in the 20th century – modern economic and transportation centre of Montenegrin coastal region – it also features some historical sites, such as Triconch Church (from Justinian period – 6th century) and King Nikola's Castle (1885) as well as very important religious sites of three confessions (Orthodox, Catholic and Muslim).

Mountain Rumija for people of Bar is important as the Olympus is for the Greeks. The mountain is linked to the cult of Saint Jovan Vladimir, the protector of the town who lived and ruled this region more than a thousand years ago. At the foot of the mountain, Old Town of Bar preserving the culture of numerous civilisations... From Illyrians, Romans, Byzantium, Venetians. An great example of harmonious co-existence of three religions throughout the history.