Kotor
Montenegro
- Safety rating
- 8.3/10
- Best time to visit
- May, June, and September offer warm weather without the cruise-ship crush of peak July and August.
- Population
- 0.0M
Overview
Cradled at the head of a dramatic fjord-like bay, Kotor's walled medieval old town is a UNESCO maze of churches, palaces, and squares beneath sheer limestone cliffs. The climb to its fortress rewards with breathtaking views over the Bay of Kotor.
Top attractions
Climb the city walls to San Giovanni Fortress, visit St. Tryphon Cathedral, and take a boat to Our Lady of the Rocks islet.
Getting around
The car-free old town is walkable, and boats and buses reach Perast, Budva, and other bay towns.