The fortress of Kotor, Montenegro r/castles
Hiking up to Kotor Fortress is definitely one of the main things to do in Kotor, and it's no surprise - this magnificent view over the red roofed houses of Kotor's Old Town and the fjord-like bay nestled in the mountains is something you can't miss if you visit Kotor.
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Kotor Town & Kotor Bay, Montenegro. Kotor Bay is a beautiful part of the world that you should definitely visit if you get the chance. Old City Of Kotor, Montenegro. Above is a close-up of the old city. Entry to the fortress is EUR 3 ($3.20). There's always someone sitting at he bottom of he steps. Just pay hem and make your way to the top.
Kotor (Montenegro) and St. John Fortress
The Ladder of Kotor, also known as the Ladder of Cattaro, Kotor's Venetian name, is an old military trail, built by the industrious Austrians who built many of Montenegro's roads. The road connected Kotor and Montenegro's royal capital, Cetinje, and was used by families bringing their produce to sell at the market in Kotor.
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Dr. Morgan Fielder, DPT | December 26, 2023 Hike from Old town Kotor to St John's Fortress on this 1.7 mile walk in Kotor, Montenegro. Including GPX stages for your phone and food and cultural highlights. We use affiliate links and may receive a small commission on purchases. Read more about us.
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When you visit Kotor you will see a variety of defensive fortifications including the natural fortifications in the form of Kotor Bay and mountains; the city wall of Kotor with its intermediate, massive bastions; and the fortresses located 1364 steps up the mountain of St John. Menu for Kotor Fortifications
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The fortifications of Kotor ( Italian: Cattaro) are an integrated historical fortification system that protected the medieval town of Kotor containing ramparts, towers, citadels, gates, bastions, forts, cisterns, a castle, and ancillary buildings and structures.
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Finding the start of the trail. To find the start of the Ladder of Cattaro hiking trail up to Kotor fortress you need to exit Kotor's city walls first. if you exit through the main front entrance, turn right and walk down the main road, cross the river and take the first right into the road with the big shopping mall.
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The hike to St John's Fortress consists of 1350-odd stone steps and takes about 2 to 2.5 hours (up and down). Since we visited Kotor in the month of July, it was hot and sunny as one would expect in the peak summer. Despite his protests, I managed to convince Mr AW that starting the Kotor fortress hike early morning is the best way to beat.
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Kotor Fortress. Moderate • 4.6 (434) Kotor, Cetinje, Montenegro. Photos (591) Directions. Print/PDF map. Length 1.3 miElevation gain 715 ftRoute type Out & back. Experience this 1.3-mile out-and-back trail near Kotor, Cetinje. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 7 min to complete.
Kotor Fortress From St. John’s Hill
The Kotor City Walls - Kotor Fortress Trail starts in the Old Town of Kotor and ascends 1350 steps along Kotor's fortifications to the hilltop Kotor Fortress (aka San Giovanni Fortress and St. John Fortress). The St. John's Fortress is a multi-level ruin, located at 260 meters above sea level.
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The hike to Kotor's fortress (Castle of San Giovanni) is open to the public and costs 3€ in cash at the entrance of the city walls. Whether you are visiting Kotor from a cruise ship or on your own, you can hike Kotor's fortress with either a guided tour or by yourself.
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City Wall Hike to Kotor Fortress Cost to Hike Up to Kotor Fortress About the 1.2-km Hike Tips for a More Enjoyable Hike Bonus: Kotor Cats Other Things to Do in Kotor while in Montenegro: City Wall Hike to Kotor Fortress
St. John's Fortress of Kotor Outdoor Project
Magnificent fortress of San Giovanni is located high above Kotor at the very top of the city walls. It offers unique panoramic view of Kotor.
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The Kotor Fortress is part of a medieval fortification system that encircles the Kotor Old Town as well as the adjacent hillside. These fortifications consist of gates, bastions, towers, and defensive walls (ramparts). Starting in the Old Town of Kotor, it takes 45 minutes to 1 hour to walk up the 1350 steps to the hilltop Kotor Fortress.
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The Fortress of St. John (Kotor Fortress) is a castle-like structure that dates back to the Byzantine Empire and the year 532. It sits above the city walls and is part of the fortification system that once protected medieval Kotor along with citadels, forts, and towers.
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Kotor is an old port and trading town at the southeastern end of the bay of the same name. The town itself has only a few thousand inhabitants; together with the surrounding villages, the municipality has a total of about 24,000 inhabitants. Kotor was severely damaged by an earthquake in 1979, but most of the buildings have been restored.
