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Kotor Old Town
UNESCO World Heritage

Photo Credit
Image courtesy of © Jaakko Luttinen · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Photo Credit
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About Kotor Old Town
Kotor’s old town is a triangle of stone lanes between the bay, the river and the mountain, packed with little squares, Romanesque and baroque churches, Venetian-era palaces and cafés. Enter by the Sea Gate and simply wander.
Why it's on our list
- UNESCO World Heritage since 1979
- Squares, churches and palaces
- Famous for its cats
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Kotor Old Town before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Kotor Old Town 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 Tabaćina400 m5 min walk
Key sights
- Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ39 kmCar or taxi 120 min
- Petrović Palace39 kmCar or taxi 121 min
- Millennium Bridge40 kmCar or taxi 122 min
- Ribnica Bridge & fortress40 kmCar or taxi 123 min