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Montenegro, Kotor Bay
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Montenegro is located in the southwestern part
of the Balkan Peninsula and is often called the gem of the Adriatic. It is a
unique country with blue ocean, well maintained sandy and pebble beaches, most
beautiful nature, and cleanest air.
Wild nature of Montenegro coexists in harmony with small towns, resorts, and
monuments of ancient architecture. Resorts in Montenegro are mainly located on
the Adriatic shore.
The coast of Montenegro is a narrow 2-10 kilometers wide strip between the sea
and high steep mountains. Climate of Montenegro is very different from other
three regions of the country. It can be considered a typical Mediterranean
climate. One of Montenegro's famous landmarks is the Bay of Kotor, which is more
than 20 km in length. Bay of Kotor, also known as Boka Kotorska, is the largest
Adriatic bay between Montenegro and Croatia. The Bay of Kotor is sometimes
called Europe's southernmost fjord, but it is not exactly correct: according to
the latest studies the bay is, in fact, an inlet formed by a partial submergence
of a river valley.
City of Kotor is one of the main historical landmarks of the region. Roman
Empire had been present here since 3rd century BC. During Byzantian period the
town was fortified with impressive city walls, which stretch 4.5 km along the
shoreline of the Kotor Bay. Kotor Fortress rightfully takes its place in the
UNESCO world heritage list. Four centuries of Venetian period gave the city its
typical Venetian look, and Venetian influence remains predominant in the city
architecture.
A small town of Perast is yet another historical center of Montenegro. Numerous
palaces, churches, fortresses, and fortifications were built in Perast between
1420 and 1797. Most of them are preserved to this day. Seafaring was also
actively developing during this period.
There are two small islands near Perast. One of them is called St. George - the
island with a picturesque Benedictine abbey built in the center. There is
another island located 115 meters northeast of St. George Island. It is called
Gospa od Škrpjela. It is, perhaps, the only man-made island in the Adriatic. The
island was built on the reef, where in 1492 two Venetian sailors from Perast
found the icon of Madonna and Child. According to the legend, the icon cured one
of them from his illness. At first, the islet was so small that one could hardly
see it above the water. However, over 200 years local people sank old and seized
pirate ships around it. Furthermore, there was a law, which obliged every
passing ship to throw a rock near the islet. Over time, the small islet grew
into a plateau with an area of 3030 square meters, on which the Church of Our
Lady of the Rocks was built.
See
Panoramic virtual tour
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