Sightseeing in Kotor - what to see. Complete travel guide
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The history of Kotor started many centuries ago. Archaeologists discovered many interesting rock drawings that belong to yet prehistoric times, various ceramic items, and instruments. This fact proves that there were people in this part of Montenegro yet during the Neolithic period. Starting from the 60s of the 2nd century, Romans were the rulers in the territory of modern Kotor. After them, the Byzantine Empire captured the region. This is exactly when Kotor is mentioned in historic annals for the first time. During the reign of the Byzantine Empire, the town was under the occupation of the Bulgarian Empire, and then the Grand Principality of Serbia captured the settlement for a short period.
Have you arrived in Kotor to enjoy beachside recreation and sunbathing? Prepare to walk or ride roughly two kilometers in order to reach the closest large beach that is situated in Dobrota. There is no comfortable beach in Kotor because the port occupies a large part of the coast. Residents of Kotor consider the beach in Dobrota their city public beach. The entry is free. The length of this beach is one kilometer; it is well-developed and has a modern infrastructure. Here, vacationers can rent everything they need for beach recreation.
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Do you prefer wild beaches to organized ones? Bajova Kula Beach is the best choice in this case. This is quite a small beach that occupies only sixty meters of the coastal area. Bajova Kula Beach is situated approximately ten kilometers from Kotor. It is possible to reach it by motorboat. Regardless of the fact that this is a wild beach, it has quite well-developed infrastructure. Visitors can lie on the pontoon or rent sun loungers and watch how waves crash into the shore. The beach bar, which has the same name, is a wonderful place to try local delicacies.
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Kotor is home to the most interesting museum in Montenegro dedicated to the sea. It is open in the central part of the town. Located in a Baroque-style building, the museum opened its doors at the beginning of the 20th century. Two 18th-century cannons “greet” visitors to this museum near the entrance. These cannons are the symbol of protecting Kotor from the pirate invasions. If everything connected with the sea looks attractive to you, you will find it interesting to take a look at the old ship journals, models of different sailing ships, and fragments of the sunken ships. There are also collections of navigation equipment, ship furniture, flags and portraits of famous captains and pirates.
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Survived castles around Kotor
♥ Castle 'Lovrijenac' , 59.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Rozafa Castle' , 72.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Drisht Castle' , 76.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Fazlagić Tower' Gacko, 80.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Stolac' , 98.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Lovrijenac' , 59.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Rozafa Castle' , 72.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Drisht Castle' , 76.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Fazlagić Tower' Gacko, 80.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Stolac' , 98.9 km from the center. On the map
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National and city parks around Kotor
♥ National Park 'Lovćen' , 4.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Skadarsko jezero' , 41.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Forest Park 'Velika i Mala petka' , 62.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ World Heritage Site 'Durmitor National Park' , 77.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Biogradska Gora' , 86.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Lovćen' , 4.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Skadarsko jezero' , 41.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Forest Park 'Velika i Mala petka' , 62.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ World Heritage Site 'Durmitor National Park' , 77.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Biogradska Gora' , 86.6 km from the center. On the map
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Sights around Kotor from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Floating Hotel Catamaran
From the series “Fancy Houses and Hotels Located on Water or Under Water”![](../../extreme/img/w300/floating-hotel-catamaran_1.jpg)
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Distance from Kotor center - 36.4 km.
Construction of the Floating Hotel will start soon, this project has been appreciated and has won the prestigious Millenium Yacht Design Awards prize. The location of the hotel will be one of the lakes of Serbia. The organizers of the project note that the number of rooms-catamarans will be literally unlimited. If the hotel attracts the attention of a large number of guests, the number of floating rooms will be constantly increased. …
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Forte Rose
From the series “Famous Abandoned Military Bases and Forts”![](../../extreme/img/w300/forte-rose_1.jpg)
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Distance from Kotor center - 17.6 km.
It is incredibly exciting to visit and explore the three-storey building. Here, you will find many bunkers, stairs and platforms for the installation of military equipment. Curious guests can walk through the narrow corridors and steep stairs. Not far from the fort there is a complex system of catacombs, which will also appeal to lovers of independent historical research. Surrounded by the old forts, there are now several small hotels, so you can spend a few days in this interesting and picturesque area. …
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Sightseeing in Montenegro: things to see
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