Montenegro, a very small country gives you the chance to enjoy some lovely summer days.Kotor, a fortified town, on the Adriatic coast has winding and narrow streets and squares which gives it a splendid look. The port is surrounded by fortifications which were built by the Venetians. The city was part of the Venetian Albania from 1420 to 1797. It was besieged by the Ottomans in 1538 and 1657. Four centuries of Venetian domination have given the city the typical Venetian architecture, that contributes to make Kotor a Unesco world heritage site. Although seriously damaged by the 1979 earthquake, the principal monuments and historic urban areas have been carefully restored and reconstructed under the auspices of UNESCO, and have retained their architectural, urban, and historical authenticity.
The Church of Saint Luke (Sveti Luka) from the 13th century, Church of Saint Ana (Sveta Ana) from the 12th century, Church of Saint Mary (Sveta Marija) from the 13th century, Church of the Healing Mother of God (Gospe od Zdravlja) from the 15th century, the Prince’s Palace from the 17th century and the Napoleon’s Theatre from the 19th century are all treasures that are part of the rich heritage of Kotor. The Cathedral of Saint Tryphon (Sveti Tripun) is at the center of one of these squares, and it’s a monument of Roman culture and one of the most recognizable symbols of the city. Carnivals and festivals are organized each year.
Montenegro’s Bay of Kotor is often called Europe’s southernmost fjord .
Something that surprised me in Kotor the most – a really big number of incredible palaces dating back to 15th-18th centuries, the time of the town’s biggest prosperity. As Kotor has always been a place of big importance numerous noble families has lived here. When you wander around Kotor Old Town you can spot lots of palaces. Some of them don’t look all that impressive, only when you look closer you can see details that disclose the real value of the place. Others, like Pima Palace, catches the eye as soon as you leave the narrow lane leading to the square it’s located at.
I found a cat museum there. However, no living one there!
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