Kotor, a southern seaport of Montenegro. Bordering the southern tip of the Adriatic Sea at the southern end of the Gulf of Kotor, it is a tourist attraction in Montenegro.
1. Location and History
In the southwestern part of the Dinara Mountains, at the southern end of the Bay of Kotor on the Adriatic Sea. Its name is originally derived from the Italy word for "mighty fortress".
From the 3rd century BC it was controlled by the Greece, Rome and Byzantine Empires. The 7th century is found in historical records. In the 18th century, it was the base of the Austria Navy. In 1918 it belonged to Yugoslavia. Montenegro became part of Montenegro after independence.
2. The main ports of Montenegro
Kotor is located on the eastern shore of the Adriatic Sea, and the bay is 32 km inland. Sandwiched between the peaks on both sides of the strait, the terrain is dangerous, and it is one of the world's best natural harbors. Since ancient times, it has been a key place for navigation and navy.
Kotor is connected to the Adriatic by motorway, while access to the rest of the coastal cities and the interior of Montenegro is via the Vermac Tunnel. Sea freight is particularly convenient and developed, and it is the main port of Montenegro. There are airports that connect major European cities.
There are food processing, shipbuilding, machinery, chemical and other industries. There is a naval academy, a nautical museum, a historical archive and a sanatorium. The Maritime Museum showcases the city's maritime history and has a rich collection of overseas artifacts, including ancient Chinese fans, jewelry, and furniture.
3. Famous tourist city
Kotor is the oldest town in Montenegro. It has been hit by earthquakes many times, but there are still many famous buildings such as the medieval castle, the city walls, and the church of St. Triffin.
The Cathedral of St. Triffin, built in 1166, and the ancient city walls, which stretch for 4.5 kilometers over the city, are now designated as a National Historic Reserve.
Located on the most rugged coast of the Adriatic Sea, the Bay of Kotor is sometimes referred to as the southernmost fjord in Europe. The limestone cliffs of Oryan and Lovčen near the Bay of Kotor are spectacular.
(Picture from the Internet)