Bay of Kotor Waterfront
The waterfront promenade runs from the Old Town along the bay shore, with cafes, benches, and views of the surrounding mountains rising directly from the water. Free.
Church in Kotor
St Tryphon Cathedral
The Cathedral of St Tryphon is a 12th-century Romanesque cathedral in the heart of the Old Town, dedicated to the patron saint of Kotor. Entry is a small fee. The twin bell towers are the most recognizable landmark in the town. The interior holds medieval frescoes and a treasury with gold and silver relics. Budget travelers pay the modest fee and see the oldest and most important church on the Montenegrin coast.
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Before you go
- Address
- Pjaca Svetog Tripuna, 85330 Kotor
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Other places worth the walk, and what each one costs.
Kotor Fortress Hike
The hike from the Old Town to the San Giovanni fortress above Kotor climbs 1,350 steps through medieval fortifications to a ruined castle 1,200 meters above the bay. A small fee is charged at the official entrance (free if you start before the ticket booth opens or use the alternative ladder entrance).
Kotor Maritime Museum
The Maritime Museum of Montenegro is housed in the Grgurina Palace, an 18th-century Baroque palazzo in the Old Town. Entry is paid at a modest price.
Kotor Old Town
Kotor's Old Town is a compact walled medieval settlement at the edge of a fjord-like bay, UNESCO-listed and car-free. Free to walk through.
Our Lady of the Rocks
Our Lady of the Rocks is a tiny artificial island in the Bay of Kotor near Perast, built by locals who threw stones into the water for centuries until an island formed. A small church sits on top, filled with votive paintings and a silver icon.
Perast Waterfront
Perast is a tiny Venetian-era stone village on the Bay of Kotor with 16 churches and 17 palazzi for a population of fewer than 350 people. Free to walk.
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