Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Croatian Consulate
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NLB Montenegrobanka
B4
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Opportunity Bank
B4
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St Tryphon's Cathedral
(Katedrala Sv Tripuna; Trg Sv Tripuna; admission €2; 8am-7pm)
Kotor's most impressive building is
its Catholic Cathedral, originally built in the 12th century but reconstructed after several
earthquakes. When the entire frontage was destroyed in 1667, the baroque bell towers
were added; the left one has never been finished. The cathedral's gently hued interior is a
masterpiece of Romanesque architecture with slender Corinthian columns alternating
with pillars of pink stone, thrusting upwards to support a series of vaulted roofs. Its gil-
ded silver bas-relief altar screen is considered Kotor's most valuable treasure. Up in the
reliquary chapel are some lovely icons, a spooky wooden crucifix (1288) and, behind the
grill, assorted body parts of saints including St Tryphon. The early martyr's importance
to both the Catholic and Orthodox churches makes him a fitting patron for the city.
CHURCH
Maritime Museum of Montenegro
MAP
MUSEUM
GOOGLE MAP
(Pomorski muzej Crne Gore;
www.museummaritimum.com
; Trg Bokeljske Mornarice; adult/child €4/1;
9am-6.30pm Mon-Sat, 9am-1pm Sun Apr-Oct, 9am-2pm daily Nov-Mar)
Kotor's proud history as a naval
power is celebrated in three storeys of displays housed in a wonderful early-18th-century
palace. A free audioguide helps explain the collection of photographs, paintings, uni-
forms, exquisitely decorated weapons and models of ships.
St Luke's Church
MAP
CHURCH
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