Kotor .. a city of the masterpieces of Montenegro

Arabiaweather.com - Ismail Qasimi - Montenegro has a coastline of 200 kilometers, and the port city of Kotor is considered one of its most beautiful cities thanks to its medieval world heritage, in addition to the stunning landscapes on the edge of the Bay of Kotor.

Kotor, which was ranked the best city to visit in 2016, is located on a small fjord-like bay that forms an isolated part of the Boka Kotorska Bay that occupies the northern part of the Montenegrin coast on the Adriatic Sea. Kotor has become more urbanized around the old city, "Stari Grad" in the local language.

The old city is famous for many historical monuments, so it has been included in the World Heritage Sites by UNESCO, and the uniqueness of Kotor is that it is the only city on the eastern coast of the Adriatic Sea whose name has been included on ancient historical and strategic maps.

Old Kotor was built like a maze for protective purposes, and it is very easy to get lost in it. Even the locals may sometimes make the wrong turn. It is normal for a first-time visitor to get lost, even if he carries a map of the city with him.

The search for the important landmarks in the city is worth it, and you must enjoy the ascent of the city walls as well as the architecture of the 12th-century St. Tryphon's Cathedral, the Church of St. Nicholas, and learning about the Maritime Museum and the ancient life of the city that has long depended on the seas.

The population of Kotor is multi-ethnic, consisting of Montenegrins, Serbs and Croats, which makes you get to know them and their diverse folk culture and delicious food in one place.

Around the city, there are many fun activities in charming natural places, such as various sports around the Tara River, or climbing on foot to Krestak Mountain, where there are some waterfalls.