Kotor, struggling for superlatives tour

There are not enough words to describe Kotor. It’s famous for its beauty and peculiarity, wedged between mountains where the past coexists with the present. The fortified medieval city of Kotor is situated at the end of the Kotor Gulf within a triangular area bordered by the San Giovanni hill, the Adriatic Sea, the river Škurda and the Gurdić Well. The foundation of the first settlement on the site has remained undated. Inside the 4km staunch walls, the medieval plan has for the most part remained unchanged; museums, squares, piazzetas faced by churches and noble palaces is something you’ll definitely admire. Lose yourself in narrow winding streets as you look at centuries-old buildings, lines of laundry flutter from balconies, cats of Kotor, Venetian palaces and little cafes. Opposite the main entrance to the old town, you will see the postcard famous Clock Tower from the 17th century. Leaving the Armory Square, we’ll stop by many noble palaces, such as Buća Palace, Bizanti Palace, Pima Palace and many more. Today, the most visited is definitely Grgurina Palace, built by Count Marko Grgurina in the 18th century. It’s a typical example of late Baroque style, it houses the Maritime Museum of Montenegro with the attractive collections of exhibits that testify the rich maritime heritage. In Piazza Greca, there are two Eastern Orthodox churches. We’ll see the beautiful St. Luke’s Church from 12th century and this is not the only one, there are three more churches from 12th century. However, the most significant medieval monument in Kotor is St. Triphon’s Cathedral. The Cathedral’s reliquaries are housed in the semicircular chapel on the upper floor. Numerous relics and votive objects of diverse shapes are kept there; mostly handworks by Kotor’s goldsmiths, made between 15th and 20th century. The most significant items are the silver casket and the gold-plated receptacle with the relics of St. Triphon the Patron Saint of the town. Many people choose to climb the San Giovanni Fortress, which is situated on top of the hill at 280 meters above sea level. The view of Kotor from this vantage point is spectacular and many people enjoy it and the opportunity to take photos. We’ll stop here, so not to reveal and describe everything that you’ll find in this beautiful Old Town, and instead we invite you to come with us on this journey where you’ll meet step by step every corner of this town.