Kotor, Montenegro: One of the most beautiful ancient towns

Welcome to one of the most famous and ancient towns in Montenergo, Kotor. This town lies on the Gulf of Kotor and has been declared by UNESCO as a heritage site of vital importance. This exceedingly beautiful town is an idyllic location for an artist where he can give shapes, add more color to his canvas, and conjure up images rarely seen. Kotor, Montenegro is a place where you will find that customs and architecture of antiquity has made the town standstill in time despite all the effects of modernization. The museums are filled with artifacts from the ancient time that tells the true story of the town's history. The architecture around the town is a collage of the work of different cultures that had walked the land over many centuries. The striking feature of this town comes from a number of factors like lying on a bay that is one of the most beautiful bays in the world and it being positioned on the only natural fjord of its kind.

Places and attractions in Kotor Montenegro

The central area of Montenegro: Here you will find many cultural and historical monuments along with the Skadar Lake. One of the largest lakes in Europe is housed in the National Park here and has many varieties of fish. The beauty of the lake is enhanced by the three bordering Montenegrin Mountains. The park is also one of the largest bird preserves in Europe.

St' John Castle Wall: A climb of these walls is definitely worth every effort for the view is just spectacular. You can climb the wall and enjoy the dizzying, breathtaking views of the Bay of Kotor, Boka Kotorska. If you cannot make the 1,350 steps ( yes, you read it right) to the top, the view from the intermediate stops are also worth it. But should you scale the height and the flight of steps to the top, the view will be one you have never seen before and will make you speechless

The Bay of Kotor: Get ready to see one of the most beautiful Mediterranean bays. It has four bays that is clubbed together by narrow straits in the sea. One of the most beautiful coastal towns flaunted by mountains on all sides that hang over the Kotor Bay has been celebrated in many songs. The bay has been listed in UNESCO's natural and cultural heritage list and has also been acclaimed as one of the most beautiful bays in the world. The other sights to visit in Kotor, Montenegro are the 15th century Gothic-style windowed Drago Palace, 17th century Bizanti Palace, 16th century Pima Palace which reflects Baroque and Renaissance styles, the 18th century Grgur Palace now known as the Maritime Museum, Napoleon's theatre, and many more places.

The Maritime Museum of Kotor, Montenegro has a rich treasure of historical manuscripts, old scale models of boats and ships, portraits, instruments and parts of the old ships that throws light on the development of marine navigation,. This museum has many unique collections and thus attracts tourists in large scale.