Fortifications of Kotor, Defensive fortification in Kotor, Montenegro
The fortified walls extend for 4.5 kilometers, rising from sea level to the summit of Saint John Mountain at 280 meters elevation.
The Venetian Republic constructed these defensive structures between the 15th and 17th centuries to protect the strategic port from Ottoman Empire invasions.
The fortifications represent a significant example of military architecture, incorporating elements from Venetian, Byzantine, and local building traditions.
Visitors need approximately two hours to climb the 1,350 stone steps to reach the Castle of Saint John at the highest point.
The fortification system includes three gates, 20 bulwarks, and multiple towers connected by limestone walls up to 15 meters high.
Location: Kotor
Part of: Natural and Culturo-Historical Region of Kotor, The Venetian Works of defence between 15th and 17th centuries
GPS coordinates: 42.42489,18.77104
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:39
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