1,355 steps separates you from the best views of the bay. No visit to Kotor is complete without a hike to the top, especially at sunset when the town and bay are bathed in soft, golden light
The San Giovanni Fortress (also called Kotor Fortress or St. John’s Fortress) is a magnificent fortification located high above Kotor at the very top of the city walls, offering a unique panoramic view of the bay
1,355 steps separates you from the best views of the bay. No visit to Kotor is complete without a hike to the top, especially at sunset when the town and bay are bathed in soft, golden light
The hike begins at Kotor’s city walls and continues upwards. You should allow ~90min to reach the top, not including the time you spend at the top. Make sure to stop at the Chapel of Our Lady of Health halfway up
There are actually two official entry points to the trail starting in the Old Town. Entrance fee is €15 per person. Since ticket office is open from 7AM to 8PM, you will not be charged if you hike very early in the morning for sunrise and make it down before 7AM
The walls you see today are primarily Venetian, but the fortifications were so well-designed that they successfully withstood multiple Ottoman sieges and even a British naval bombardment in 1813. The entire fortification system is nearly 4.5 kilometers long, making it one of the most impressive ancient "high-altitude" defensive lines in Europe.