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The Best of Kotor: A Connoisseur's Guide to Montenegro's Walled Gem

From the seventeenth-century Clock Tower guarding the main gate to the bustling Trg Od Oružja square and the seafaring treasures of the Maritime Museum, we chart the essential sights of this storied Adriatic city.

29 Jun 2012 By Official Bespoke 2 min read
The Best of Kotor: A Connoisseur's Guide to Montenegro's Walled Gem

TO SEE

The Clock Tower

Greeting you as you enter the main gate, this 17th century clock tower is one of the main symbols of the city.

Trg Od Oružja

Although it is the largest open space within the town walls by far, this doesn't stop it from becoming elbowroom only during the peak tourist season.

Maritime Museum

Kotor is inextricably connected to the sea, and this well-kept museum is a must-see if you wish to more fully understand its history.

St Tryphon's Cathedral

The city's most important and impressive building, dating back to the 9th century, and is now home to a church museum.

The Best of Kotor: A Connoisseur's Guide to Montenegro's Walled Gem

The Citadel

The best place to snap photos of yourself with a ridiculously large cruise liner as the backdrop.

St John's Castle & The Fortifications

The 45-minute or so climb up the city walls is well worth the resulting views, beware of the slippery stone path though.

TO SHOP

The Village

Porto Montenegro's exclusive shopping centre is home to boutiques offering some of the top fashion brands, as well as stores catering to all of your (super) yachting needs.

Kotorska Suvenirnica

This large souvenir shop sells everything from t-shirts and magnets to antique lead soldiers and icons blessed by local priests.

The Best of Kotor: A Connoisseur's Guide to Montenegro's Walled Gem

Kamelija

A modern indoor shopping mall with shops, cafés and a supermarket set across three levels.

TO EAT

Luna Rosso

Excellent Mediterranean cuisine, with quite possibley the most romantic terrace in all of Montenegro.

Royal

Lined with portraits of royalty, the house restaurant at Hotel Cattaro offers the most stately dining you’ll find in town.

Galion

Situated just across the harbour from the old town, you won't be able to find better views to go with your meal.

The Best of Kotor: A Connoisseur's Guide to Montenegro's Walled Gem

Scala Santa

Said to be the oldest restaurant in Kotor, your meal here is akin to time travel.

TO STAY

Astoria

Probably the best of the old town's boutique offerings, its uniquely designed rooms are set in a renovated palace.

Forza Mare

A newly built eight-room design hotel that boasts its own wellness centre, waterfront restaurant and private dock, this is the destination of choice for many VIP visitors.

Palazzo Radomiri

This exquisitely restored 18th century palace was originally home to a family of wealthy sea captains, and is a protected cultural site.

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