1 May 2020 | Author/Destination: European Union / Europäische Union | Rubric: General, UNESCO World Heritage
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The Bay of Kotor, also known as the
Boka, is the winding
bay of the
Adriatic Sea in southwestern
Montenegro and the region of Montenegro concentrated around the bay. The bay has been inhabited since antiquity. Its well-preserved medieval towns of
Kotor,
Risan,
Tivat,
Perast,
Prčanj and
Herceg Novi, along with their natural surroundings, are major tourist attractions. The
Natural and Culturo-Historical Region of Kotor was designated a UNESCO
World Heritage Site in 1979. Its numerous
Orthodox and
Catholic churches and monasteries attract numerous religious and cultural pilgrims.
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