Panoramic view of the Bay of Kotor, Montenegro at sunset


The Bay of Kotor, known simply as Boka ("the Bay"), is a winding bay of the Adriatic Sea in southwestern Montenegro. The bay has been inhabited since antiquity. Its well-preserved medieval towns of Kotor, Risan, Tivat, Perast, Prcanj and Herceg Novi, along with their natural surroundings, are major tourist attractions. Natural and Culturo-Historical Region of Kotor has been a World Heritage Site since 1979. Its numerous Orthodox and Catholic churches and monasteries make it a major pilgrimage site.


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Location: Bay of Kotor, Montenegro, Balkans, Europe
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