Kotor

: See also: KOTOR

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Kotor is a town in southwestern Montenegro, population 19,000, Kotor municipality 23,481 (2003).

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The old Mediterranean port of Kotor, surrounded by an impressive city wall, is very well preserved and protected by UNESCO. Between 1420-1797 Kotor and its surroundings belonged to Venice and the Venetian influence is evident in the architecture of the city. The Bay of Kotor ("Boka Kotorska") one of the most indented parts of the Adriatic Sea is sometimes called the southern-most fjord in Europe. Actually it is a submerged river Canyon. With the nearly overhanging limestone cliffs of Orjen and Lovćen one of the great Mediterranean landscapes is created.

Related Topics:
Mediterranean - UNESCO - Venice - Bay of Kotor - Boka Kotorska - Adriatic Sea - Orjen - Lovćen

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In recent years, Kotor has seen a steady increase in tourists attracted by both the natural beauty of the Boka Kotorska and the old town of Kotor itself.

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