Kotor, Montenegro – Great Vacation Spot

Kotor is a fortified town on Montenegro’s Adriatic coast with a population of about 13,500, in a bay near the limestone cliffs of Mt. Lovćen. Kotor is a city steeped in tradition and history, with remarkable scenic views. A UNESCO World Heritage site, the old city was built between the 12th and 14th centuries and is filled with medieval architecture and historic monuments. Old Kotor was built like a maze for protective purposes and it is very easy to get lost here. The population of Kotor is multiethnic: less than half are Montenegrins, less than a third are Serbians, and a tenth are Croatians. Places to see: Old Town. The Old Town is the most famous part of Kotor, where the Kotor history, culture, and tradition are being preserved. The old town of Kotor has a great number of monuments of … [Read more...]