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Corner of Middle Ages in Central Europe
The city is entirely under the protection of UNESCO and it is forbidden modern buildings.
Montenegro itself is quite a small country, so, if you wish, all these old towns, located on the coast, you can see in a few days. They are separated from each other in a matter of miles.
Curly in the foothills just above the sea road runs through them one by one
Which is located in one of the most beautiful natural harbors in Europe - Kotor Bay at the foot of the mountain range of Lovcen - in July 2000 Boka Kotorska was included in the list of twenty five the most beautiful bays in the world (the other bays in this list are mainly in the Nordic countries). < br />
Wooden bark of the Russian flag on the roads of the Gulf
The town of Kotor is quite old, and its history is rich in events. Even in the third century BC, the Romans founded the city of Akruvium here, but also to the Romans lived in this place Illyrians. Then the city was part of the Byzantine Empire, the Serbian state and the Republic of Venice and Napoleon's empire.
The heart and soul of which is the Old Town, surrounded by ancient walls and preserved many historical and architectural monuments, cathedrals and churches, narrow streets and staircases, spacious squares and fountains.
Above the old town stands a small tower, which is visible from every point of which - is the chapel of Our Lady of the Saviour, which leads to a long stone staircase almost 1000 levels.
It was built in memory of the victims of the plague in 1572. And even today there day and night lamps burn for the dead.
At the main entrance to the Old City you will meet here are peaceful men
The main square of the Old Town.
Before the Clock Tower is the pillory, around which many centuries ago filled the sentences criminals.
From this place apart crawl narrow streets, one of which you can climb to the city walls on the slope of the ridge, the chapel of Our Lady of the Saviour and the fortress
Signboards. They are pleasing to the eye for their uniqueness, organic and outdated
There is some commercial LLC "Chair»
Plain and simple. Beer 1, 20 euros
Suddenly, in the tourist oasis. Sports Club for Disabled
Here is also a lawyer. Also surprising for a tourist spot
Common urban life. As in the Middle Ages, the laundry is dried by the same antiquated methods
On the rope between the houses
Window. Windows in Montenegro special topic for a separate story
Few popetlyat through the narrow streets, we leave to the stone staircase of 1300 steps leading to the chapel and the castle above the city. There will have to pay a small fee. 3 euros.
Scenic climbing the stone stairs.
And species. That's what attracts with incredible force.
No wonder this place is considered one of the most beautiful harbors of Europe. Even though the fog secreted by mountains and the entrance to the bay, the picture is mesmerizing.
Chapel 6 photos up close. Despite the fact that we had only half an hour, we had to climb it
Roofs of the old Kotor
Kotor Bay
It is a pity, for which we had very little time.
Those who come to meet here, highlight it more. And walk slowly to the top.
You will not regret!
Source: aquatek-filips.livejournal.com
Montenegro itself is quite a small country, so, if you wish, all these old towns, located on the coast, you can see in a few days. They are separated from each other in a matter of miles.
Curly in the foothills just above the sea road runs through them one by one
Which is located in one of the most beautiful natural harbors in Europe - Kotor Bay at the foot of the mountain range of Lovcen - in July 2000 Boka Kotorska was included in the list of twenty five the most beautiful bays in the world (the other bays in this list are mainly in the Nordic countries). < br />
Wooden bark of the Russian flag on the roads of the Gulf
The town of Kotor is quite old, and its history is rich in events. Even in the third century BC, the Romans founded the city of Akruvium here, but also to the Romans lived in this place Illyrians. Then the city was part of the Byzantine Empire, the Serbian state and the Republic of Venice and Napoleon's empire.
The heart and soul of which is the Old Town, surrounded by ancient walls and preserved many historical and architectural monuments, cathedrals and churches, narrow streets and staircases, spacious squares and fountains.
Above the old town stands a small tower, which is visible from every point of which - is the chapel of Our Lady of the Saviour, which leads to a long stone staircase almost 1000 levels.
It was built in memory of the victims of the plague in 1572. And even today there day and night lamps burn for the dead.
At the main entrance to the Old City you will meet here are peaceful men
The main square of the Old Town.
Before the Clock Tower is the pillory, around which many centuries ago filled the sentences criminals.
From this place apart crawl narrow streets, one of which you can climb to the city walls on the slope of the ridge, the chapel of Our Lady of the Saviour and the fortress
Signboards. They are pleasing to the eye for their uniqueness, organic and outdated
There is some commercial LLC "Chair»
Plain and simple. Beer 1, 20 euros
Suddenly, in the tourist oasis. Sports Club for Disabled
Here is also a lawyer. Also surprising for a tourist spot
Common urban life. As in the Middle Ages, the laundry is dried by the same antiquated methods
On the rope between the houses
Window. Windows in Montenegro special topic for a separate story
Few popetlyat through the narrow streets, we leave to the stone staircase of 1300 steps leading to the chapel and the castle above the city. There will have to pay a small fee. 3 euros.
Scenic climbing the stone stairs.
And species. That's what attracts with incredible force.
No wonder this place is considered one of the most beautiful harbors of Europe. Even though the fog secreted by mountains and the entrance to the bay, the picture is mesmerizing.
Chapel 6 photos up close. Despite the fact that we had only half an hour, we had to climb it
Roofs of the old Kotor
Kotor Bay
It is a pity, for which we had very little time.
Those who come to meet here, highlight it more. And walk slowly to the top.
You will not regret!
Source: aquatek-filips.livejournal.com
