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Kotor Fortress
Walls and switchback steps climbing the cliff above town to the Castle of San Giovanni, with a breathtaking view of the bay.
- Open
- Every day; the ticket desk is staffed in daytime
- Price
- Paid
- Time Needed
- 2½ hours
- Address
- Kotor Old Town, 85330 KotorDirections
- Getting There
- Entrances from the old town near the North Gate and the Church of St. Mary.
Why Go
The walls run for about 4.5 kilometers up the mountain, built and rebuilt from the 9th to the 19th century. About 1,350 steps lead past the little Church of Our Lady of Remedy to the fortress, 260 meters above the sea.
Tips
- Wear good shoes, bring water, and go at sunrise or before sunset.
Nearby in Bay of Kotor
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