Tour guide of Kotor

At the foot of St. John’s Hill, nestled between the sea and the Škurd River, lies Kotor’s Old Town – one of the most important medieval urban centers in Montenegro. The town grew within fortified walls, the oldest parts of which date back to the early Middle Ages, with expansions continuing until the 19th century. Over the centuries, Kotor changed hands many times – from Byzantine, to Duklja, the Nemanjić dynasty, the Venetians, and finally Austro-Hungarians. Each era left its mark: Romanesque churches, Gothic palaces, and Baroque façades all stand side by side. Highlights include the Cathedral of St. Tryphon (1166), the churches of St. Luke and St. Anne, Grgurina Palace, and the impressive city walls climbing up the hill. The town’s medieval layout remains intact – winding streets, old squares, and stone houses still breathe the atmosphere of centuries past. Because of its rich cultural and historical heritage, Kotor has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List as a true meeting point of the Mediterranean and the Balkans.