Vrmac Fortress, Military fortress in Kotor, Montenegro
The pentagonal fortress sits 475 meters above sea level on the Vrmac ridge, featuring three levels constructed with limestone and concrete walls.
Built between 1894 and 1897 by the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the fortress defended the Bay of Kotor until the end of World War I.
The fortress design reflects Austro-Hungarian military architecture with its reinforced structure, defensive caponiers, and strategic positioning overlooking multiple territories.
Visitors can reach the fortress via a military road from Troica to Gornja Lastva or by following a mountain path from Muo district.
The fortress basement contains a large water cistern system, while the upper floors housed artillery installations including four Škoda cannons and eight mortars.
Location: Kotor
Inception: 1860
Made from material: concrete, limestone
GPS coordinates: 42.42105,18.74924
Latest update: May 13, 2025 07:25
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