The hike takes about 45 minutes to get to the top and about 30 minutes to come back down. After we emerged from the hillside, sweaty and thirsty, we explored the charming old town, wandering its stone ...

Kotor is charmingly preserved as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. ... The city walls and the imposing fortress of Saint Ivan stands in lush green mountains above the blue waters. 1.

Perched high above the town, this fortress offers breathtaking views of the Bay of Kotor and the surrounding mountains. The steep climb to the top involves over 1,300 steps.

Playing host to centuries of would-be conquerors has left Kotor with an impressive array of fortresses. Tackle the steep climb along the 9th-century city walls early in the day, before the sun's ...

Kotor in Montenegro was named by TimeOut as one of the most beautiful places in the world, in a list of 30 locations. Express. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express.