Gornji and Donji Kokoti form one of the most famous and fastest growing suburbs of Podgorica, located in Lješkopolje, southwest of the city center, on the road towards Cetinje.
Here are the most important and interesting details about this place:
1. Division and geographical position
Gornji and Donji Kokota: The settlement is naturally divided into two parts: Gornje Kokota (which stretches along the slopes of Lješkopoljska gora) and Donje Kokota (located in the plains, in the direction of the river Sitnica and Morača).
Location: They are located along the main road Podgorica-Cetinje/Budva, only 7 to 10 kilometers from the center of Podgorica, which makes them extremely accessible and strategically well positioned.
2. Historical and cultural heritage
Kokoti belongs to the old historical settlements of Lješkopolje.
In Donji Kokoti, there is the Church of St. Michael the Archangel, which is the main spiritual gathering place for the residents of this region and the surrounding villages of Leškopolje.
The region is historically linked to the struggle against Ottoman rule and the defense of the approaches to Podgorica and Cetinje, with a rich tradition of indigenous brotherhoods.
3. Agriculture and viticulture
Lješkopoljsko polje: Thanks to the flat terrain, the favorable Mediterranean climate and the proximity of the watercourse (Sitnica river), Donji Kokoti has always been known for its fertile soil.
The region is famous for growing early vegetables, fruit growing, and especially for viticulture and the production of traditional Montenegrin wine (vranca) and grape brandy.
4. Education and private initiatives
Kokoti is home to the International School of Podgorica (QSI International School of Podgorica), which gave the settlement international recognition among diplomatic and business circles in Montenegro.
In addition to educational institutions, a large number of sports fields, tennis academies and recreational complexes have been opened in this part of the city.
5. Urbanization and Kokoti today
Unlike the villages in the north of Montenegro, which are facing depopulation, Kokoti is experiencing a real demographic and construction boom.
Due to its proximity to Podgorica, peace and spacious plots, Kokoti has become one of the most popular areas for the construction of family houses, modern villas and commercial buildings, successfully combining the features of a peaceful suburban life and quick connection to the center of the capital.
