History
How it came to be
Kotor's old town flourished under nearly four centuries of Venetian rule (1420–1797), which shaped its palaces, churches and the fortifications that climb the mountain to the San Giovanni fortress. The town and its fjord-like bay have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979.
What You’ll See
On a visit
The old town squares and cathedral, the steep climb up the city walls to the fortress of San Giovanni — about 1,350 steps and 45 minutes to an hour, rewarded with a sweeping view over the bay — and the scenic drive around the Bay of Kotor.
How to Visit
By car or organised tour along the coast road, roughly 30–40 minutes from Bečići.
Best Time
Morning, before the day boats arrive.
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Good to Know
Roughly 30–40 minutes by road around the bay — easily done as a half or full day by car, bus, taxi or organised tour, often combined with the baroque town of Perast.
Kotor's old town preserves a remarkable medieval and Venetian architectural ensemble at the head of a dramatic fjord-like bay; the town and its bay have been protected together as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979.
Explore the old-town squares and cathedral, climb the city walls up to the fortress of San Giovanni for the view over the bay, and take the scenic drive around the Bay of Kotor.
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