Along with Kotor, Bled from Slovenia was also there, as well as Taormina (Italy), Port Isaac (Great Britain), Dingle (Ireland), Edam (the Netherlands), Český Krumlov (Czechia), Cassis (France), Zermatt and Wengen (Switzerland).
"The recognition comes at the right moment ahead of the summer season, as an excellent invitation to all interested parties to visit Kotor regardless of whether they have planned a short stay or to spend the entire vacation in our city. Kotor is ready for the tourist season, which is expected to be at least as good as last year's," Kotor Mayor Vladimir Jokić told Biznis.rs.
As stated in the explanation of the website worldatlas.com, Kotor has everything that a perfect tourist city should have: a small but beautifully arranged Old Town with numerous landmarks, an imposing fortress that watches over the city and from which some of the most beautiful views you will ever see spread out, and access to the sea, Biznis.rs reported.
Kotor is one of the most beautiful cities in Montenegro. It is located in the very heart of Boka, at the foot of Mount Lovćen. It is situated at the end of one of the most beautiful bays in the world. It hides many cultural riches dating back to the Middle Ages, which today give it a special charm and contribute to its present-day value. The Old Town of
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"It is interesting that tourists who come to Kotor pay more attention to the city's historical heritage than to the basic habits for which a vacation spot is chosen. With this recognition, Kotor's beauty has also received confirmation from relevant tourism publications. Although it is thought that Kotor lives only in the summer season, it has much more to offer throughout the whole year with its attractions," Jokić points out.
Among the most famous attractions that leave an impression on tourists is certainly the Kotor Fortress, the Fortress of Saint Ivan or San Giovanni, as it is known among the local population.
Although there is not much information about this fortress, it is believed to have been built as early as the 9th century, and over time it was destroyed and restored many times.
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