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Kotor city walls & San Giovanni fortress
The view of the bay
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Image courtesy of © User:Ggia · CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Kotor city walls & San Giovanni fortress
The walls of Kotor climb the mountain from the old town to the fortress of San Giovanni. The climb takes about an hour by around 1,350 steps, past the little Church of Our Lady of Remedy. Go early, with water and good shoes; there is no shade.
Why it's on our list
- About 1,350 steps
- Our Lady of Remedy on the way
- The whole bay at your feet
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Kotor city walls & San Giovanni fortress before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Kotor city walls & San Giovanni fortress are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest taxi ranks
- Taxi rank, Ulica Tabaćina450 m6 min walk
Key sights
- Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ39 kmCar or taxi 119 min
- Petrović Palace39 kmCar or taxi 120 min
- Millennium Bridge39 kmCar or taxi 121 min
- Ribnica Bridge & fortress40 kmCar or taxi 122 min
- Njegoš Park40 kmCar or taxi 122 min
Getting around
- Podgorica Airport40 kmCar or taxi 123 min