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In the most secluded part of Kotor Bay, the old Mediterranean town of Kotor lies and because of the impressive city wall that surrounds it, it is very well preserved and protected. The Old City of Kotor was built between the 12th and 14th century. Medieval architecture and numerous monuments of cultural heritage have made Kotor an UNESCO listed “World Natural and Historical Heritage Site".
In the Middle Ages, this natural harbor on the Adriatic coast in Montenegro was an important artistic and commercial centre with its own famous schools of masonry and iconography. Between 1420 and 1797, Kotor and its surroundings were under the rule of the Republic of the Venice and the Venetian influence remains among the architectural influences.
A large number of the monuments including four Romanesque churches and the town walls were seriously damaged by the 1979 earthquake but the town has since been restored. Today Kotor is a city of traders and famous sailors in which carnivals and fiestas are organised each year to give additional charm to this beautiful city.
Kotor is treasure chest of historic monuments and cultural heritage, and will not leave guests indifferent.
Through the entire city the buildings are criss-crossed with narrow streets and squares. At one of them there is the Cathedral of St Tripun, a monument of Roman culture and one of the most recognisable symbols of the city. The Church of St Luka, Church St Ana, Church St Marija, Church Gospe od Zdravlja, the Prince’s Palace and the Napoleon Theatre are all treasures that are part of the rich heritage of Kotor and range in date from the 12th century to the 19th.
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