Lidija's Guidebook

Sightseeing

Our Lady of the Rocks

Our Lady of the Rocks is an islet off the coast of Perast, a small piece of heaven located in the Bay of Kotor. The islet consists of the Chiesa della Madonna dello Scarpello (the church of Our Lady of the rocks), a museum inside the church, a small gift shop and a navigation light. The church was founded on July 22nd, 1452. The church was renovated in 1722, and consists of 68 paintings by Tripo Kokolja, a famouse 17th-century baroque artist from Perast, there are also other paintings from local and Italian artists. You can visit the islet with a taxi boat off the coast of Perast.

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Our Lady of the Rocks

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Our Lady of the Rocks is an islet off the coast of Perast, a small piece of heaven located in the Bay of Kotor. The islet consists of the Chiesa della Madonna dello Scarpello (the church of Our Lady of the rocks), a museum inside the church, a small gift shop and a navigation light. The church was founded on July 22nd, 1452. The church was renovated in 1722, and consists of 68 paintings by Tripo Kokolja, a famouse 17th-century baroque artist from Perast, there are also other paintings from local and Italian artists. You can visit the islet with a taxi boat off the coast of Perast.

Katedralen til Saint Tryphon

The Cathedral of Saint Tryphon is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kotor. The cathedral was built on June 19th, 1166. Older than many famous churches and cathedrals in Europe, the cathedral has a treasury of immense value. In its interior there are frescoes from the 14th century, a stone ornament above the main altar in which the life of St Tryphon is depicted, as well as relief of saints in gold and silver. The ticket price for entrance to the cathedral is 3.5 euros, and the working hours are every day from 08:00 to 18:00. The church is located in the Old Town of Kotor, and easily accessible by foot.

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Katedralen til Saint Tryphon

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The Cathedral of Saint Tryphon is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kotor. The cathedral was built on June 19th, 1166. Older than many famous churches and cathedrals in Europe, the cathedral has a treasury of immense value. In its interior there are frescoes from the 14th century, a stone ornament above the main altar in which the life of St Tryphon is depicted, as well as relief of saints in gold and silver. The ticket price for entrance to the cathedral is 3.5 euros, and the working hours are every day from 08:00 to 18:00. The church is located in the Old Town of Kotor, and easily accessible by foot.

Our Lady temple (Bogorodičin hram)

Our Lady’s temple is a monumental Baroque church built in 1790, by the specifications of the Venetian architect Bernardino Macaruzzia. With its lavish architecture, facade with Doric and Corinthian columns, richly articulated access staircase, and particularly valuable collection of silver, textiles, paintings and sculptures make Our Lady’s temple cultural monument of exceptional artistic and aesthetic value. The access to the area surrounding the church is free of charge, the entrance is also free, but only possible on Sunday from 09:00 to 10:00, and the church can be reached by foot, bike, car, taxi or public transportation.

Our Lady temple (Bogorodičin hram)

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Our Lady’s temple is a monumental Baroque church built in 1790, by the specifications of the Venetian architect Bernardino Macaruzzia. With its lavish architecture, facade with Doric and Corinthian columns, richly articulated access staircase, and particularly valuable collection of silver, textiles, paintings and sculptures make Our Lady’s temple cultural monument of exceptional artistic and aesthetic value. The access to the area surrounding the church is free of charge, the entrance is also free, but only possible on Sunday from 09:00 to 10:00, and the church can be reached by foot, bike, car, taxi or public transportation.

Tre Sorelle Palace

The legend about Tre sorelle (three sisters) is a unique traditional story about the spirit of the Balkan people and one of the most told legends of the Bay of Kotor. The three sisters Fiomena, Graziana and Rina were widely known for their beauty, honesty and integrity. All three fell in love with the same young sailor Jerko Novjanin. The young sailor couldn’t decide which sister he liked the most, and set sail on a long voyage in which he will explore his mind and emotions, and when he returns he will choose the sister that will be waiting for him. The sisters waited for a long time, they grew old, and made a pact that if one of them dies, they will brick that window. When the youngest sister died, the third window remained opened and is said that the it “ Listens to the sounds of the distant oceans.’ According to the legend the young sailor never returned. While you cannot enter the house it self, it is a great place to visit and take pictures. It can be reached by foot, bike, car, taxi or public transportation.

Tre Sorelle Palace

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The legend about Tre sorelle (three sisters) is a unique traditional story about the spirit of the Balkan people and one of the most told legends of the Bay of Kotor. The three sisters Fiomena, Graziana and Rina were widely known for their beauty, honesty and integrity. All three fell in love with the same young sailor Jerko Novjanin. The young sailor couldn’t decide which sister he liked the most, and set sail on a long voyage in which he will explore his mind and emotions, and when he returns he will choose the sister that will be waiting for him. The sisters waited for a long time, they grew old, and made a pact that if one of them dies, they will brick that window. When the youngest sister died, the third window remained opened and is said that the it “ Listens to the sounds of the distant oceans.’ According to the legend the young sailor never returned. While you cannot enter the house it self, it is a great place to visit and take pictures. It can be reached by foot, bike, car, taxi or public transportation.

Perast

Perast is an old town in the Bay of Kotor, founded in 1336. It is situated a few kilometers northwest of our apartments. According to the archeological findings, the first settlements appeared in the area of Perast in the Neolithic. There are also monuments of the Illyrian, Roman and early Christian periods. The city was founded by the Illyrians, named after one of the local tribes: Pirusti. During the summer the whole town is a pedestrian area, you can reach it by car, taxi or public transportation.

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Perast

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Perast is an old town in the Bay of Kotor, founded in 1336. It is situated a few kilometers northwest of our apartments. According to the archeological findings, the first settlements appeared in the area of Perast in the Neolithic. There are also monuments of the Illyrian, Roman and early Christian periods. The city was founded by the Illyrians, named after one of the local tribes: Pirusti. During the summer the whole town is a pedestrian area, you can reach it by car, taxi or public transportation.

Prčanj

Prcanj is a small town along the Bay of Kotor. It is located opposite to Dobrota and between the settlements of Muo and Stoliv. It is one of the most important maritime centers on the southern Adriatic throughout history. While under the rule of Venetian Republic, Perzagno (Prcanj) gained fame in a rather unusual way. By the end of the sixteenth century, the administration noticed that sailors from here were able to sail to Venice in less time than the government ships. As a result, it was then decided that the port be given the responsibility for the permanent mail service to the Republic. The town is easily reached by bike, car, taxi or public transportation.

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Prčanj

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Prcanj is a small town along the Bay of Kotor. It is located opposite to Dobrota and between the settlements of Muo and Stoliv. It is one of the most important maritime centers on the southern Adriatic throughout history. While under the rule of Venetian Republic, Perzagno (Prcanj) gained fame in a rather unusual way. By the end of the sixteenth century, the administration noticed that sailors from here were able to sail to Venice in less time than the government ships. As a result, it was then decided that the port be given the responsibility for the permanent mail service to the Republic. The town is easily reached by bike, car, taxi or public transportation.

Muo

Muo is a small fisherman’s village in the Bay of Kotor. What sets it apart from the surrounding area is that its inhabitants made a living through history by fishing, rather than sailing. It is easily accessible by bike, car, taxi or public transportation

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Muo

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Muo is a small fisherman’s village in the Bay of Kotor. What sets it apart from the surrounding area is that its inhabitants made a living through history by fishing, rather than sailing. It is easily accessible by bike, car, taxi or public transportation

Donji Stoliv

Stoliv is a small neighborhood located in the Bay of Kotor. It is divided into Gornji Stoliv which is surrounded by chestnut woods, and Donji Stoliv which is located on the sea shore, with the church of Saint Ilija. It is easily accessible by bike, car, taxi or public transportation.

Donji Stoliv

Stoliv is a small neighborhood located in the Bay of Kotor. It is divided into Gornji Stoliv which is surrounded by chestnut woods, and Donji Stoliv which is located on the sea shore, with the church of Saint Ilija. It is easily accessible by bike, car, taxi or public transportation.

Blå Grotter

The Blue Cave is one of the most beautiful and biggest cave’s located along the coast of Lustica in the Bay of Kotor. The cave has two 45 degrees openings, as well as a smaller opening on the southern side and a bigger on the south-west side. The sea depth is around 4-5 meters. The name Blue Cave is derived from the crystal blue sea color. The Blue Cave is accessible by boat tours and taxi boats.

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Blå Grotter

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The Blue Cave is one of the most beautiful and biggest cave’s located along the coast of Lustica in the Bay of Kotor. The cave has two 45 degrees openings, as well as a smaller opening on the southern side and a bigger on the south-west side. The sea depth is around 4-5 meters. The name Blue Cave is derived from the crystal blue sea color. The Blue Cave is accessible by boat tours and taxi boats.

Serpentine Njegusi

The road Cetinje - Njegusi - Kotor is the first road made in Montenegro. The road was built in 1884, and it is 36.3 km long. The road goes across the border of Lovcen National Park. Along the road there are several view points, ideal for pictures. The road is accessible by car or taxi.

Serpentine Njegusi

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The road Cetinje - Njegusi - Kotor is the first road made in Montenegro. The road was built in 1884, and it is 36.3 km long. The road goes across the border of Lovcen National Park. Along the road there are several view points, ideal for pictures. The road is accessible by car or taxi.