Indian stone plays an historical role in Montenegro
In addition to providing an aesthetically pleasing focal point for people to gather in Podgorica, which is considered to be Montenegro’s commercial center, the project also carries some political and historical significance. Formerly part of Yugoslavia, Montenegro became part of a republic with Serbia in 2003, and it didn’t achieve complete separation as its own republic until 2006. Given this timeline, the opening of the square in the fall of 2006 carried considerable importance for the citizens of Podgorica and Montenegro. “It was a particularly gratifying event given that Montenegro, a part of the former Yugoslavia, voted itself to statehood and independence from Serbia on May 21, 2006,” explained Amit Gupta of Tab India, the stone supplier for the project.
The stonework was the result of a six-month collaboration between Tab India and Maniro & Co. of Montenegro, the main stone contractor for the project.