Bay of Kotor Essentials
The Bay of Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage site, features a collection of medieval towns and fortifications set against steep limestone cliffs. This list highlights the Venetian-built walls of Kotor, including the Fort of St. John, and the historic center’s Romanesque and Orthodox churches. It also covers the maritime heritage of Perast, home to the Baroque Bujovic Palace and the man-made island of Our Lady of the Rocks, alongside modern developments like the Porto Montenegro marina in Tivat.
A St. Tryphon Cathedral
The Cathedral of Saint Tryphon in Kotor, Montenegro is one of two Roman Catholic cathedrals in Montenegro.
B Our Lady of the Rocks
Our Lady of the Rocks is one of the two islets off the coast of Perast in the Bay of Kotor, Montenegro.
C Fort of St John
A Venetian-built defensive complex situated 280 meters above Kotor. The fortress is accessible via a steep climb of 1,350 stone steps and offers a panoramic view of the entire inner bay.
D Maritime Museum
Housed in the 18th-century Baroque Grgurina Palace, this museum documents the naval history of the Boka region through collections of model ships, navigational instruments, and traditional maritime costumes.
E Church of St Nicolas
The Church of St. Nicholas is a Serbian Orthodox church built from 1902 to 1909 in the city of Kotor.
F Porto Montenegro
A luxury superyacht marina and waterfront village in Tivat, built on the site of a former Yugoslav naval shipyard. It features high-end boutiques, restaurants, and a naval heritage collection.
G Forte Mare Forte Mare
A 14th-century fortress in Herceg Novi built by King Tvrtko I to defend the bay. It features architectural modifications from the Venetian and Ottoman periods and currently serves as an open-air cinema.
H St. Nicholas Church
A Roman Catholic church in Perast featuring a prominent 55-meter-high bell tower completed in 1691. The interior contains a treasury with valuable paintings and liturgical artifacts.
I Church of Our Lady of Remedy
A 15th-century Roman Catholic church located on the slopes of Mt. St. John. It was built by survivors of the plague and remains a landmark on the hiking path to the upper fortress.
J Kanli Kula Kanli Kula
A 16th-century Ottoman fortress in Herceg Novi, originally used as a prison. Today, the site houses one of the largest open-air amphitheaters on the Adriatic coast.
K Church of Saint Luke
The Church of St. Luke in Boka Kotorska, Montenegro belongs to the Serbian Orthodox Church.
L Bujovic Palace
An iconic example of 17th-century Baroque architecture in Perast. Built for the Bujović family using stone from the destroyed walls of Herceg Novi, it now houses the Perast Town Museum.
M View Point On Kotor
A scenic overlook situated on the P1 serpentine road leading to Lovćen National Park. It provides an unobstructed view of the 'butterfly' shape of the Bay of Kotor and the surrounding peaks.
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