Sea Fortress (Forte Mare)

Forte Mare, which means sea fortress, stands on rocks in the old part of the flourishing town of Herceg Novi. This is part of the ancient fortifications, which in the Middle Ages, defended the city. The appearance of the fortress presumably dates from the 14th century. Prior to the 17th century castle several times been reconstructed and expanded. The current appearance and size fortress has since Ottoman rule, when it grew on the walls of the teeth, and in the fortress there guns. At the time the fortress was named "Yucca Kula", which means "mighty fortress" or "Kula Abaspashe." The current name Morska kula (Sea Tower) gave the fortress in the 18th century Venetians. And its modern appearance fortress owes Austrians that some of his altered. The castle had many secret passages, trap doors and stairs. In 1833 he was made a reconstruction of the fort, and since 1952 the fortress was used as a summer theater. Later in her walls began to hold discos and concerts. In the late 20th century fortress again underwent restoration, and now Fort Mara is famous tourist attraction. Through the gates in its walls can go straight from the beach to the top of the fortress, and if you climb to the top floors of the fort, the eye opens a breathtaking view of the city and the sea



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Serbian Orthodox Church of St. Nicholas

Orthodox church located in an area of St. Luke and built in the early twentieth century. The church was designed by architect Chorillom Ivekovichem, construction started in 1902 and ended 7 years later, in 1909. The style in which it is made - a pseudo-Byzantine: odnonefovoe building with two towers on the main facade, which, by the way, was captured a year of completion. Of the features of the Temple stands the size of candles - they are almost an arm thickness. This is due to the fact that the Serbs - a very religious people.


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beaches Perast

Perast beaches are in the old town of the same name with the baroque architecture in the Bay of Boka Kotorska. They combine the concrete and pebble areas that are maybe not the best place for swimming, but to appease the rest should be fine. The long beach is 320 meters. Beaches are a great choice for those who like diving. In a canopy over the entrance to the beach is quite strong. From the beaches of the beautiful views of two picturesque islands and the Strait of chains. On the shore of a café, public catering, parking and a marina. From the pier you can go to the beach on the island of Virgin on the reef, where the functioning church, built to protect sailors and fishermen in the sea. Also close to the beach is the island Gospa od Shkrpela. Also the beach is the second, unofficial name - Pirate.


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Venetian fortress Castello

On the period of the rule of the Venetians in Montenegro can tell extant fortress Castello, built in the 16th century on the coastal cliffs adjacent to the city. In the old days housed the garrison, and was stored oil and wine. Venetian fortress Castello - a place where you can get acquainted with the works of ancient art, murals, mosaics and architecture. The castle is a museum, where the samples of amazing Roman mosaics. Some of the available items in the museum date back three centuries BC. The rooftop terrace offers beautiful views of the fortress on the sea, the bay and the city. There is a monument to the soldiers who gave their lives in the battles against the fascist aggressors. In the midst of the holiday season in a room of the fortress Castello opened eponymous restaurant and night club. It regularly hosts themed "Russian party" and other action-oriented Russian Montenegrins.


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Mount Lovcen

Among the rocks and stones of the National Park Lovćen full of life. On the mountain slopes are more than a thousand species of flowers and trees, between which, in turn, is home to many animals, foxes, martens, wild cats, rabbits and even wild boar. You can count more than two hundred species of birds - from goldfinches pestrenkih to impressive eagles. But it is not only one of nature is remarkable, this national park. On one of the two peaks of Mount Lovcen found solace greatest ruler of Montenegro - Peter Njegos that during the life of fell in love with the place from which he could survey all his beautiful country, it is there that bequeathed him and bury. The latter figure will have been performed and at a height of 1660 m above sea level, was built first church-tomb, and then, under the socialist government - the mausoleum. To get to the Mausoleum on the mountain challenging to overcome, nearly, 461 step. But the result is worth it: from the observation deck on a sunny day you can see not only the whole of Montenegro, Italy and even the other side of the Adriatic Sea!


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