Sightseeing in Perast - what to see. Complete travel guide

Archaeologists proved that the Illyrians were the founders of Perast. They lived here three and a half thousand years ago. Initially, Perast was a small settlement with a few fishing and merchant ships. The fast development of the region started when Perast became a part of the Venetian Republic. By the end of the 15th century, the Ottomans captured the town and turned it into an important port near the border. The political and economic importance of the settlement was growing. Local people were getting richer. The war between Venice and the Ottoman Empire, which started in May 1654, didn’t slow down the development of Perast.
Perast Beach is a coastal area with a length of three hundred meters. The beach is mostly covered with concrete platforms. These platforms were installed for vacationers who sunbathe on the bay. The sea is quite deep near the shore, and so many visitors prefer to jump into water directly from the platform. The beach is always loud and crowded during the tourist season. In order to swim in a calmer atmosphere and find a more comfortable shoreline, visitors need to go to the outskirts of Perast. Although the coastal water is relatively shallow in this area, children are still better to refrain from swimming because of the strong current.

Many tourists visit Perast not only for beach recreation but also for sightseeing purposes. Moreover, the town has much to offer to fans of architectural landmarks. To become familiar with the history of the town, consider visiting the Museum of the Town of Perast that is open in the Renaissance-baroque Bujović Palace. The establishment opened in 1937. The museum exhibits many precious artifacts, the majority of which were donated to the collection by the famous dynasties of Perast. There are portraits of the most famous citizens of Perast and well-known naval explorers, weapons used in the battles in different centuries, antique clothes of kings and nobles, and typical household items of ordinary citizens of Perast.

Perast is located beneath the hill of St. Ilija. The distance to Kotor is only fifteen kilometers. During the tourist season, there are daily motorboats and ferries that bring tourists to Perast from Kotor and Tivat. Besides that, there are regular buses from the Budva bus station to Herceg Novi. These buses make a stop in Perast. The journey time is roughly half an hour in this case. Tourists can always get a taxi to move between the towns.
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Survived castles around Perast
♥ Castle 'Lovrijenac' , 53 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Fazlagić Tower' Gacko, 72.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Rozafa Castle' , 80.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Drisht Castle' , 83.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Stolac' , 90.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Lovrijenac' , 53 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Fazlagić Tower' Gacko, 72.7 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Rozafa Castle' , 80.6 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Drisht Castle' , 83.9 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Stolac' , 90.7 km from the center. On the map


National and city parks around Perast
♥ National Park 'Lovćen' , 13 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Skadarsko jezero' , 48.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Forest Park 'Velika i Mala petka' , 56 km from the center. On the map
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♥ World Heritage Site 'Durmitor National Park' , 72.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Biogradska Gora' , 86.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Lovćen' , 13 km from the center. On the map


♥ National Park 'Skadarsko jezero' , 48.6 km from the center. On the map


♥ Forest Park 'Velika i Mala petka' , 56 km from the center. On the map


♥ World Heritage Site 'Durmitor National Park' , 72.1 km from the center. On the map


♥ National Park 'Biogradska Gora' , 86.2 km from the center. On the map


Sights around Perast from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Floating Hotel Catamaran
From the series “Fancy Houses and Hotels Located on Water or Under Water”
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Distance from Perast center - 44.8 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”
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Distance from Perast center - 14.9 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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