Kotor, Medieval port city in Bay of Kotor, Montenegro
Description
Kotor is a port town on the bay of the same name along the Montenegrin coast. Stone walls surround the old quarter and climb from the waterfront up the hillside, enclosing narrow alleys and old houses.
History
Roman settlers founded a trading post here in the first century before Christ, which later came under Byzantine rule. Serbian rulers took control during the Middle Ages before Venice governed the town for nearly four centuries and shaped its present form.
Culture
The name of the town comes from an Illyrian word for hill, reflecting the steep mountains that rise behind the harbor. Locals maintain Venetian buildings and old squares that serve as gathering places and shape social life today.
Practical
The old quarter is reserved for pedestrians, and narrow lanes lead to squares with fountains and cafés. Those planning to walk up to the fortress on the mountain should start early in the morning to avoid heat and allow enough time for breaks.
Did you know?
The fortress path passes through small chapels built into the wall at different heights, which once served as rest stops for defenders. Some of these chapels contain frescoes from the Middle Ages that remain visible today and depict religious scenes.
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Fortifications of Kotor
24 m
Kotor Cathedral
68 m
Church of Saint Luke in Kotor
65 m
Serbian Orthodox church of St Nicolas in Kotor
99 m
Maritime Museum of Montenegro in Kotor
15 m
Old Town Road
292 m
Santa María de la Salud
129 mKampana Tower
247 mScenic viewpoint
215 mThe Beskuca Palace
108 mChurch of Our Lady of Remedy
174 mKarampana
25 mSummer Stage
154 mGalerija Solidarnosti
86 mBlack poplar from 1667
80 mWork of art
74 mScenic viewpoint
164 mScenic viewpoint
276 mMain Entrance to St. John's Fortress
125 mScenic viewpoint
121 mSquare of the Arms
122 mScenic viewpoint
261 mScenic viewpoint
280 mScenic viewpoint
126 mScenic viewpoint
382 mScenic viewpoint
317 mGood view on mountains while sitting on top of the castle wall
329 mPillory, whipping post
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