Kotor
Listed under Historic Towns and Villages in Montenegro.
A shattering earthquake in the late 70s has not slowed Kotor. Tucked away into a gulf, this coastal town lures visitors with its preserved medieval old town and overlooking mountain range. Historically a vibrant trading post, Kotor is a typical Mediterranean hub, with town structures dating back from the Middle Ages, its own maritime museum and supreme bay views.
Set at the base of Mount Lovcen, Kotor’s ramparts stretch high above the town centre to form an ancient stone border. The old town itself is an intertwined network of winding promenades and alleyways, lined with ash-colored facades and lounging palm trees. Grand squares puncture these streets, fluttering colourful canopies of exclusive boutiques. The towering St Tripun’s Cathedral is a stately example of Kotor’s heritage status, its two Roman towers dominating the old town pathways, housing an interesting treasury of artifacts.
Written by 
Caroline Podsiad.
Other expert and press reviews
“Kotor”
'In the Middle Ages, this natural harbour on the Adriatic coast in Montenegro was an important artistic and commercial centre with its own famous schools of masonry and iconography. A large number of the monuments (including four Romanesque churches and… Read more...
Written by press. UNESCO
“Montenegro's star is rising”
By Gareth Scurlock for The Times. First published 1st October, 2008. There's change afoot in Montenegro, and it's happening quickly...Following independence from Serbia in 2006 and a sudden influx of investment this tiny country of only 650,000 people,… Read more...
Written by press. See the full article in The Times, 1st October 2008
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