Day 89: Kotor, Montenegro

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 Kotor Montenegro






Main (Sea) Gate of Kotor




During World War II Kotor was occupied by the Axis forces and liberated on November 21, 1944, a date commemorated over the Sea Gate.


Inside the gate is The Arms Square (Trg od oruzja)


https://www.myguidemontenegro.com/travel-articles/the-old-town-of-kotor

The Clock Tower is one of the symbols of the city of Kotor and it was created in 1602, in baroque style. During the catastrophic earthquake in 1979, the tower was distorted a lot. Below the tower is the Pillar of Shame, which was used as a way of punishment, characteristic for that period of time. The defendants were put in front of the pillar of shame so that all citizens could find out about their delinquency.


Our tour's first stop was at the Maritime Museum


Ships









St. Tryphon Cathedral
The rose windows on the façade of St. Tryphon Cathedral welcome visitors to this stunning three-nave Basilica, originally built in 1166 on the fundaments of a small Romanesque church then extensively restored several times, especially after a devastating 1667 earthquake. Inside, graceful Corinthian columns alternating with pillars of light pink stone support the vaulted roof, and a rich collection of Venetian art work dating to the 14th century dazzles alongside frescoes and a gilded altar, one of Kotor's most prized treasures.


















Lunch






Doors




Rob needed a hair cut




                                                                  St Luke's Chapel


After walking around the walled city, we climbed to the top of the wall to get a different view of Kotor






Stopped by a cafe and some desert before heading back to the ship


One last Kotor selfie


Back on the ship and sailing away








A day at sea on the way to Malta










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