Old Town of Kotor

The whole city is one big museum, which due to its authenticity and cultural and historical values, as a centuries-old link between the Mediterranean and the Balkan hinterland, is under UNESCO protection. The old town of Kotor is surrounded by strong city walls within which there are numerous cultural and historical monuments, palaces, cathedrals, churches - living history. It is not known for sure when their construction began. The oldest parts are those along the northern gate to the river Škurda, and in the southwestern part by the sea. From the 15th century, Kotor became a border town, and due to the constant danger of Turkish attacks, the ramparts expanded and strengthened. The ramparts were worked on until the 19th century, especially on their upper part. Within them, on the slope of the hill, there is the church of Our Lady of Health, also called Our Lady of Rest, which was used for the ceremony of the military crew of the upper fortress. The oldest archaeologically recorded building within the city is an early Christian basilica from the 6th century, found under the present-day church of Maria Koledjata.At the beginning of the 9th century, the city got its patron saint - St. Trifun, to whom the memorial church is dedicated in 809. The old town of Kotor is full of life. The houses, which are 300 years old, are inhabited by natives and tourists. In restaurants and bars you can try traditional Mediterranean cuisine. Kotor is famous for carnivals and festivities, which are held in summer and winter.