Kotor walking tour & city guide
A walled medieval town at the end of a dramatic bay.
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Kotor lies at the innermost point of the Bay of Kotor, a winding inlet surrounded by mountains that is often called Europe's southernmost fjord. Its UNESCO-listed old town, built mainly under Venetian rule, is a triangle of marble-paved squares and alleys enclosed by massive walls that zigzag up the mountain behind.
The Old Town
Visitors enter through the Sea Gate onto the Square of Arms, with its clock tower. Inside, narrow lanes open onto small squares lined with Venetian palaces and churches, including the Romanesque Cathedral of Saint Tryphon, consecrated in 1166.
Kotor is also famous for its cats, which roam the old town freely and have their own museum.
The walls and the bay
About 1,350 steps climb the city walls to the Fortress of Saint John, 260 meters above the town, passing the Church of Our Lady of Remedy halfway up. The view over the red roofs and the bay is one of the most spectacular in the Mediterranean.
Along the bay, the Baroque village of Perast faces two islets, one of them the man-made Our Lady of the Rocks with its blue-domed church. Large cruise ships dock in front of the old town, so mornings and evenings are the quietest times to visit.
Top sights in Kotor
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Old Town
A walled medieval town of marble alleys.
- 2
Fortress of Saint John
A climb up the walls to a bay view.
- 3
Cathedral of Saint Tryphon
A Romanesque cathedral from 1166.
- 4
Sea Gate
The main entrance to the Old Town.
- 5
Perast
A Baroque village facing two islets.
Food markets & where to eat in Kotor
Kotor Green Market
A market outside the walls with local produce.
Old Town squares
Restaurants and cafés on the small squares.
Bay promenade
Seafood restaurants along the water.
Food to try in Kotor
Njeguški pršut
Smoked ham from the mountain village of Njeguši.
Black risotto
Risotto colored with squid ink.
Kotor cake
A traditional almond cake.
Vranac
Montenegro's robust red wine.
Opening hours and prices change often. Please check with each place before you visit.
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