Castle of St. John in Kotor, Stone fortress on St. John Mountain, Kotor, Montenegro
The Castle of St. John extends across a steep hillside, reaching 228 meters above sea level with thick defensive walls encircling the mountain slopes.
The fortification system originated in 532 under Byzantine Emperor Justinian I and later underwent substantial modifications during the Venetian rule after 1420.
The fortress represents multiple architectural influences, incorporating design elements from Illyrian, Byzantine, Venetian, and Austrian military construction techniques.
Visitors need to climb 1,350 steps to reach the castle summit, with the ascent taking between 40 to 60 minutes depending on physical condition.
The defensive structure includes ramparts measuring up to 20 meters in height and walls varying from 2 to 16 meters in thickness.
Location: Kotor Municipality
Elevation above the sea: 228 m
Made from material: stone
GPS coordinates: 42.42215,18.77486
Latest update: March 5, 2025 19:57
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