The old town – that is the most famous part of Kotor, where the Kotor history, culture, and tradition are being preserved. The old town of Kotor has a great number of monuments of the medieval architecture: churches, cathedrals, palaces, and museums. Its beauty is complemented with the multitude of narrow streets, squares, and markets. The old town of Kotor stands out also by the great number of stylishly made gates, palaces of the wealthy families, and a great number of stairs. The old nucleus of Kotor today is considered to be the best preserved medieval urban entity in the Mediterranean. The largest and the most impressive are, by all means, city bulwarks which surround the town. #shorts #shortsvideo #naturelovers #city #naturalbeauty #naturelovers #citylife #kotor #town #beautifulplaces Is Kotor a city or town? Kotor (Montenegrin Cyrillic: Котор, pronounced [kɔ̌tɔr]; Italian: Cattaro) is a coastal town in Montenegro. It is located in a secluded part of the Bay of Kotor. The city has a population of 13,510 and is the administrative center of Kotor Municipality. What is Kotor Montenegro known for? Kotor is known as the most beautiful town on the coast of Montenegro (well, technically its in a bay, but close enough). In particular, Kotor is known for the Medieval Old Town and the 16th-century fortifications that rise up the hill to protect it. How old is Kotor Old town? Kotor is more than two thousand years old, and its name stems from the word Dekatera (from the old Greece katareo – meaning HOT). The written sources mention the “Upper town”, which referred to the oldest part of the lodgment on the top of the hill Sveti Ivan (St. Where is the country of Kotor? Kotor, Italian Cattaro, walled town, seaport, and resort at the south end of Kotor Bay, one of four bays of the Gulf of Kotor (Boka Kotorska), on the Adriatic coastline of Montenegro. How many days do you need in Kotor? Ideally, five days or longer is perfect, which is enough time to explore the coastal towns, relax in Kotor, and then go inland. Are there beaches in Kotor? Kotor has many small and intimate beaches scattered around the bay. There are also nice sandy beaches located nearby. Is Kotor safe to visit? I also find Kotor a very safe place although it is a popular tourist destination so in the peak season you might be more alert to avoid typical travel scams and pickpockets (that can happen in all popular places all over the world). Do they speak English in Kotor? Do they speak English in Montenegro? English is widely spoken in Montenegro especially along the coast and in the main tourist spots. So, fret no further! Younger people all over Montenegro will probably have a good mastery of the English language. Why are there so many cats in Kotor? Because Kotor is a town between sea and mountains, there were also lots of mice and rats and snakes, and it was necessary to have the cats in the town to protect it. So cats have become a symbol of good luck for Montenegro,' says Oksana Tro
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