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1. The Islands of Gospa od Škrpjela (Our Lady of the Rocks) and Sveti Djordje (St. George)
Religious Building/Site/ShrineSt. George's is a natural island but its sibling, Our Lady of the Rocks, is man-made. Folklore has it that in 1452, local sailors found an icon...
St. George's is a natural island but its sibling, Our Lady of the Rocks, is man-made. Folklore has it that in 1452, local sailors found an icon depicting the Virgin and Child cast upon a rock jutting up from the water. Taking this as a sign from God, they began placing stones on and around the rock, slowly building an island over it. By 1630 they had erected a church upon the new island. The original icon, which has been attributed to the 15th-century local artist Lovro Dobričević, is displayed on the altar. Over the centuries, locals have paid their respects to it by donating silver votive offerings, some 2,500 of which are now on display. The church is also home to more than 60 paintings by local hero Tripo Kokolja, one of the three men honored in Perast's main square.The other island, home to the Monastery of St. George and dating back to the 12th century, is closed to the public. In the 18th century the island became a favorite burial place for local sea captains, whose crypts remain today. Though closed to the public, you can snap photos from the shore or from neighboring Our Lady of the Rocks.To visit Our Lady of the Rocks, hop on a taxi-boat from Perast's waterfront (a five-minute trip that costs €5 round-trip); there is no shortage of options.
Kotor Bay, Perast, N/A Montenegro, 85336, Montenegro032-373–753-for Kotor tourist office information -
2. Tvrđava Sv. Ivana
Military SightOn the hill behind Kotor, 853 feet above sea level, this fortress is approached via a series of bends and some 1,300 steps. The fantastic view...
On the hill behind Kotor, 853 feet above sea level, this fortress is approached via a series of bends and some 1,300 steps. The fantastic view from the top makes the climb worthwhile: the terra-cotta rooftops of the Old Town, the meandering ria, and the pine-clad mountains beyond. On the way up, you will pass the tiny Crkva Gospe od Zdravlja (Church of Our Lady of Health), built in the 16th century to protect Kotor against the plague. Be sure to wear good walking shoes and take plenty of water. The route up starts from behind the east side of the city walls.
Above Old Town, Kotor, N/A Montenegro, 85330, Montenegro -
3. Crkva Sv. Luke
Religious Building/Site/ShrineBuilt in 1195, this delightful Romanesque church is the only building in the Old Town to have withstood all five major earthquakes that affected...
Built in 1195, this delightful Romanesque church is the only building in the Old Town to have withstood all five major earthquakes that affected Kotor. Originally a Catholic church, the building later became an Orthodox place of worship.
Trg Sv. Luke, Kotor, N/A Montenegro, 85330, Montenegro -
4. Crkva Sv. Nikole
Religious Building/Site/ShrineDesigned by a Russian architect and built in pseudo-Byzantine style between 1902 and 1909, this is Kotor's most important Orthodox church (the...
Designed by a Russian architect and built in pseudo-Byzantine style between 1902 and 1909, this is Kotor's most important Orthodox church (the Cathedral, by definition, is Catholic). The gold used to gild the spires was a gift from Russia.
Trg bratstvo i jedinstva, Kotor, N/A Montenegro, 85330, Montenegro -
5. Glavna Gradska Vrata
Notable BuildingThe Main Town Gate (also known as the Sea Gate because of its position on the coast), which accesses the Stari Grad via the western facade of...
The Main Town Gate (also known as the Sea Gate because of its position on the coast), which accesses the Stari Grad via the western facade of the city walls, dates back to the 16th century, and comprises Renaissance and Baroque details. Originally, the outer gate bore a relief of the Venetian Lion, but in Tito's time this was replaced by the socialist star and dates, as well as a direct quote recording the liberation of Kotor on November 21, 1944, at the end of WWII. There are two other entrances to the Stari Grad: the Južna Vrata (South Gate) and the Sjeverna Vrata (North Gate).
Jadranska Magistrala, Kotor, N/A Montenegro, 85330, Montenegro -
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6. Gradske Zidine
Stari Grad | Notable BuildingEspecially beautiful at night when they are illuminated, the well-preserved town walls were built between the 9th and 18th centuries. They measure...
Especially beautiful at night when they are illuminated, the well-preserved town walls were built between the 9th and 18th centuries. They measure almost 5 km (3 miles) in length, and reach up to 66 feet in height and 52 feet in width. They form a triangular defense system around the Old Town, then rise up the hill behind it to Tvrdjava Sv. Ivana (St. John's Fortress), 853 feet above sea level. You can walk up to the fortress along the walls, but allow at least one hour to get up and back down. Wear good hiking shoes—and don't forget to bring some water.
Kotor, N/A Montenegro, 85330, MontenegroSight Details
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7. Katedrala Sv. Tripuna
Religious Building/Site/ShrineUndoubtedly Kotor's finest building, the Romanesque cathedral dates back to 1166, though excavation work shows that there was already a smaller...
Undoubtedly Kotor's finest building, the Romanesque cathedral dates back to 1166, though excavation work shows that there was already a smaller church here in the 9th century. Due to damage caused by a succession of disastrous earthquakes, the cathedral has been rebuilt several times—the twin Baroque bell towers were added in the late 17th century. Inside, the most important feature is the 14th-century Romanesque Gothic ciborium above the main altar. Also look out for fragments of 14th-century frescoes, which would once have covered the entire interior. A collection of gold and silver reliquaries, encasing body parts of various saints and crafted by local masters between the 14th and 18th century, is on display in the treasury.
Trg Ustanka Mornara, Kotor, N/A Montenegro, Montenegro032-322–315Sight Details
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8. Kneževa Palata
Stari Grad | Castle/PalaceBuilt in the 18th century, the Duke's Palace comprises almost the entire west side of the Old Town. Originally it was the official seat of the...
Built in the 18th century, the Duke's Palace comprises almost the entire west side of the Old Town. Originally it was the official seat of the Venetian governor, but it now forms part of the Hotel Cattaro.
Trg od Oružja, Kotor, N/A Montenegro, 85330, Montenegro -
9. Muzej Grada Perasta
Museum/GalleryIn the 17th-century Renaissance-Baroque Bujović Palace, on the water's edge, Muzej Grada Perasta (Perast Town Museum) displays paintings of...
In the 17th-century Renaissance-Baroque Bujović Palace, on the water's edge, Muzej Grada Perasta (Perast Town Museum) displays paintings of local sea captains and their ships, plus a horde of objects connected to Perast's maritime past.
Obala Marka Martinovića bb, Perast, N/A Montenegro, 85336, Montenegro032-373–519Sight Details
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10. Pomorski Muzej Crne Gore
Stari Grad | Museum/GalleryIn the 18th century, tiny Kotor had some 400 ships sailing the world's oceans. This museum, housed within the 18th-century Baroque Grgurina...
In the 18th century, tiny Kotor had some 400 ships sailing the world's oceans. This museum, housed within the 18th-century Baroque Grgurina Palace, traces Montenegro's cultural and economic ties to the sea. The exhibition extends over three floors and includes model ships; paintings of ships, ship owners, and local naval commanders; navigation equipment; and uniforms worn by Montenegrin admirals and captains. Audio guides are available in a variety of languages.
Trg Bokeljske Mornarice 391, Kotor, N/A Montenegro, 85330, Montenegro032-304–720Sight Details
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11. Roman Mosaics at Risan
RuinsThese beautiful mosaics are from a 2nd-century house in a small excavation site that is worth a brief stop if you are in the area. Particularly...
These beautiful mosaics are from a 2nd-century house in a small excavation site that is worth a brief stop if you are in the area. Particularly charming is the mosaic depicting Hypnos, the Roman god of sleep. Tour guides are available, as well as detailed information panels in many languages.
Risan BB, Risan, N/A Montenegro, 85337, Montenegro032-322–886Sight Details
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12. Toranj za sat
Stari Grad | Notable BuildingBuilt in the 17th century and considered a symbol of Kotor, the Clock Tower stands directly opposite the Main City Gate. In front of the Clock...
Built in the 17th century and considered a symbol of Kotor, the Clock Tower stands directly opposite the Main City Gate. In front of the Clock Tower, the "Pillar of Shame" was used to subject local criminals to public humiliation.
Trg od Oružja, Kotor, N/A Montenegro, 85330, Montenegro -
13. Trg od Oružja
Stari Grad | Plaza/SquareThe Main Town Gate leads directly into the Square of Arms, Kotor's main square, today a large paved space animated by popular open-air cafés...
The Main Town Gate leads directly into the Square of Arms, Kotor's main square, today a large paved space animated by popular open-air cafés. Under Venice, arms were repaired and stored here, hence the name. Notable buildings on the square include the 17th-century Toranj za Sat (Clock Tower), the 19th-century Napoleonovog Pozorišta (Napoléon Theatre), and the 18th-century Kneževa Palata (Duke's Palace), the latter two now forming part of the upmarket Hotel Cattaro.
View Tours and ActivitiesTrg od Oružja, Kotor, N/A Montenegro, 85330, Montenegro -
14. Sveti Djordje
Religious Building/Site/ShrineClosed PermanentlyThis natural islet is one of Perast's famous pair of islands. It's ringed by a dozen elegant cypress trees and crowned by the Monastery of St...
This natural islet is one of Perast's famous pair of islands. It's ringed by a dozen elegant cypress trees and crowned by the Monastery of St. George, dating back to the 12th century and still inhabited by monks. In the 18th century the island became a favorite burial place for local sea captains, whose crypts remain today. The island is closed to the public, but you can snap photos from shore or neighboring Our Lady of the Rock to your heart's content.
Kotor Bay, Perast, N/A Montenegro, 85336, Montenegro
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