City Walls

City Walls

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  • Ben F
    Bloomington, Indiana1,841 contributions
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    Kotor’s Historic Fortress
    I’ve seen my fair share of ancient city walls in my years of traveling, and Kotor’s walls surely rank up there, scoring particularly high marks for their modest size yet big charm. You can climb to the top of the walls in a few places, but doing so is not compatible with a wheelchair. The best ways to appreciate the walls are to view them aerially from the mountainside or to enter the old town through the iconic Sea Gate.
    Visited March 2024
    Traveled solo
    Written March 27, 2024
  • Fotini Venetsanou
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    You enjoy the view of the city from above, with an expensive ticket.
    If you want to enjoy the view of the city from above, it is worth making the effort and climbing the 1320 steps that will lead you to Kotor Castle. We were in Kotor at the end of April and did the climb up to the castle in the morning (we started around 8am instead of the town). I think it was a perfect time and I highly recommend it. You need around half an hour to go up. Great attention to the ticket price! It costs 15 euros (April 2024), a not inconsiderable amount...
    Visited April 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written April 30, 2024
  • diogofr92
    Lamego, Portugal33 contributions
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    Wonderful view ** Too expensive €15 per person ** Poorly maintained
    Fantastic view, Too expensive, €15 per person, considering the price it is very dilapidated, dirty and unsafe, maintenance should be done on the buildings and walls, signs falling down you have the chance to enter without paying, there is a path outside the wall on the left side, and when you follow this path you will then reach a window that gives free direct access to the inside of the walls then inside you have no control The place is fantastic but they take advantage of the lack of knowledge to charge an exorbitant price. It's worth it for the view but not for €15 per person, if I went back I would definitely go in through the window like many others do. For the price there should be maintenance, care with cleaning especially more security Tour around 1.30am
    Visited May 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written June 9, 2024
  • Игорь К
    Riga, Latvia4,235 contributions
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    Fortress walls
    The oldest fortress walls surround and guard the old town of Kotor. The composition is completed by the ruins of the fortress, already high in the mountains above the city, from which there is a better panorama of the bay and Kotor. You can climb to the fortress for free, but the path will be thorny, or for 15.00 euros. The journey will take about 40 minutes to an hour. In the evening and at night the walls are beautifully illuminated.
    Visited June 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written June 10, 2024
  • JayFromWellington
    Wellington, New Zealand58 contributions
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    Details of the entrances and walk
    There are three entrances to the Kotor Walls walk, all along the back of the old town. One is near the north entrance under an old arch and up 50m, one is up a small staircase roughly in the middle (blink and you miss it), the final one is just on the left as you come in the southern gate. All of them have signs to the Kotor Fortress with a map of the town. They each start on a different path and then join up about a fifth of the way up. It’s EUR15 per person and even if you get there early enough to avoid paying, you will need to show your ticket to exit the turnstile when you come down. The walk is hard but not too hard and as it zigzags up there are plenty of places to stop and take photos. I would definitely avoid going when the ground is wet or in full sun. We entered at 8am and exited about 9:30 with lots of photo and rest stops. At the top there is an enterprising woman selling drinks from a cool box at double the price down below but then she carried them all the way up.
    Visited June 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written June 26, 2024
  • reiya1999
    2,580 contributions
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    You can enjoy the superb view of Kotor.
    I visited in the afternoon. There are paid Directions and free Directions. I took the free Directions, but most people seemed to opt for the paid Directions, which are stairways. The free Directions have no stairs and are mountain climbing. It's quite hard, so if you're unsure of your physical strength, I can't recommend it. Along the way, it is better to have water available because water cannot be procured.
    Visited June 2024
    Traveled solo
    Written July 25, 2024
  • Munchkin7208
    St. Albans, United Kingdom38 contributions
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    A strenuous walk - go early for maximum shade
    This is a strenuous walk up the hillside to visit the old fortress buildings. I recommend trainers and/or shoes with good gripping soles. Only go if you feel that €15/per person is worth contributing to the preservation of this amazing town and its hillside fortress. Take water and sun protection. Like many places in Montenegro, it was cash only for the tickets. The ticket seller said that they no Internet to accept card payments although he clearly had a card machine there on his desk. My husband later said we should have offered him a hotspot as we had great signal there 🤣 We started this walk around 9am, and the path was in the shade most of the way up. By the time we were coming down around 10am, much of the path was in the sun. I wouldn't want to be climbing up in the heat of July sun. We got to the bottom around 10.30am The route has steps at the side as well as a stony track next to them. The stones can be slippery in places so I recommend using the steps when you come down. Going up on the stony track was fine. It took us around 40 mins to go up - we are relatively fit and stopped for water breaks and to look at bits of the fortress. There are several sections of the fortress as you ascend, so you can break up the climb by having a look at them. All the sections are ruins. There are some interpretation boards to help you understand what you are seeing. The views from the top are amazing. And you have a sense or accomplishment from having made it up and down - and have truly earned yourself a heavenly ice cream from Moritz Eis at the bottom (I heartily recommend a combo of Dark Chocolate and Mandarin Orange flavours!
    Visited July 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written July 31, 2024
  • fabito2015
    Brasilia, DF672 contributions
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    Magnificent walls
    The historic center of Kotor is one of the best preserved medieval urban entities of the Mediterranean. The magnificent defensive walls surrounding the city are 5 km long. They reach a height of 20 meters and a width of 10 meters. Fully preserved, the Kotor walls are a rare example of fortification architecture in Europe. The construction of the walls began in the 9th century, but was only completed centuries later. Most of the towers date back to the 16th century, from the Venetian era. Don't forget to see the Kampana Tower.
    Visited June 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written August 12, 2024
  • Waddler
    York, United Kingdom12,540 contributions
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    There are different areas of the walls
    It is important to realise that there are different areas of the city walls. Some are low level and surround the flat area of Kotor. Only bits of this are accessible and I don't think they are priorities. The bit that most of these reviews are about is the section of the walls that snake up the hill past the Church of Our Lady of Remedy and up to the Fortress. This costs 15 euros to walk (free for young kids) and is uphill and strenuous, but offers great views. The best views of the old town itself is the lower half, where the opposite hills frame the old town. The view at the switchback just past the Church of Our Lady of Remedy is particularly celebrated, and on our walk this is as far as the family managed. It was do-able with a 8 year old and 10 year old, though in summer best do it in the morning as that's when you get the shade on this section. I continued up to the fortress where you get more expansive views of the bay, but not so good views of the old town.
    Visited August 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written September 4, 2024
  • Saltpilgrim
    Paros, Greece22,286 contributions
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    Impressive walls!
    One of the most important and impressive sights of Kotor is its well-preserved walls. The city was founded by the Romans in 168 BC, but it was the Byzantines who started the fortifications of the city in the 6th century AD. Of course, like the majority of the Adriatic coastal towns, the current walls of Kotor date back to the Venetian occupation of the city, between 1420 and 1797. The walls built by the latter, have a total length of 4.5 kilometers and extend from the port up high to the fortress of San Giovanni, 280 meters above sea level. In the city walls, which include five important defensive towers and three gates to enter the city, the Venetians left in various places the winged lion relief of St. Mark, as an undeniable witness of their sovereignty and power. Those wishing, can walk on the city walls and admire a different image of the port and the city from above, with easier access above the South Gate Gurdic. Do not miss the experience.
    Visited May 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written September 8, 2024
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iowacityia
iowa city, ia2,781 contributions
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Sep 2024 • Couples
My wife and I were in town, visiting with an NCL cruise ship. We had just planned on walking around town, then decided to hike to the Kotor Fortress. We started our hike around 9am. Shortly after leaving the city streets onto the trail, you run into the checkpoint, where you pay for entrance to the trail that leads you to the fortress. I forget the cost. It was a warm day, but at that hour of the morning, most of the hike up was in shade. That helped out immensely. Trail conditions vary. Very good to quite slippery, skinny steps, loose rocks, uneven surfaces, washouts, etc. we needed to pay attention to our feet placement quite a bit. However it ended up being an enjoyable hike up and down, with views and the scenery that, made it even nicer.
Written October 3, 2024
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J&S_Singapore
Singapore, Singapore6,157 contributions
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Dec 2024 • Couples
Approaching Kotar Old Town we can already see the City wall zig zag up the mountains of St John.
The Local Guide told us they are about 5 km long, 20, high, and approx 10 m wide. Almost completely preserved they are an excellent example of the fortification architecture in Europe up to the Medieval period.
Kotor walls are a beautiful viewing platform to enjoy the great Old Town scape. We were also told that there are different areas & parts of the city walls; some at lower level helps surround/protect the flat area of Kotor. The remaining goes up to the mountains till the fortress and looks magnificent from here.
It costs 15 euros to walk (free for young kids) the Wall but unfortunately our trip does not include this. Our F&E time are spending more on the Old Town. Still it is amazing sight for us already
Written January 2, 2025
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porter_osborne
Waco, TX786 contributions
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Dec 2023 • Couples
This is our second time walk I the walls and battlements up the side of the mountain. It is loads of fun. I suggest packing a lunch and stopping frequently along the way. There are a few places where old garrisons were located. Some places to sit and soak up the views. Fun plants and birds along the way. The close you get to the top the more you can see over/around the hill towards Cetinje. We like leaving late AM in the winter or spring months. And staying g top long enough to see some sunset colors as we descend. If you take the route down to Tryphon’s Cathedral, you can see that as well and then have a coffee at the rooftop cafe of Hotel Hippocampus. If you go to Tryphon see the museums on the second floor. Take a liter or two of water per person depending on temp any your normal needs. Take your advil or aleve before you depart! Enjoy.
Written December 11, 2023
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Grecofan2
Manchester, UK1,403 contributions
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Sep 2023 • Solo
Spectacular views on the walk up to the fortress and at the top itself. Yes, there is an entry fee to pay from 8am, but this is a medieval structure and needs ongoing maintenance. It is extremely steep in places. I would say it is challenging in the heat unless you are very fit. Numerous other visitors of different shapes, sizes and ages only went part way that I saw. I have a knee issue and by the time I'd been up and back down, my legs were like jelly and I'm feeling it in my knee the day after. You can walk a good part of the walls around the actual city without paying anything, from the North to the South gate or in reverse.
Written October 1, 2023
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Peter T
Tamworth, UK1,105 contributions
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Oct 2024 • Couples
Kotor is a picture postcard. A beautiful city, small with every corner unveiling a new picture perfect shop, cafe, architecture. Preserved in time and the city walls can be joined at 2-3 points and walked from top to bottom on the west side.

Kotor is a must visit and the walls are a beautiful viewing platform to enjoy the city within and the views outside from an elevated position.
Written October 20, 2024
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AndiM74
Eugene, OR246 contributions
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Jun 2021 • Family
We got up early to hike the walls and began around 7:15. We had done research and had heard that there was free entry outside of the hours 8am-8pm. The sign outside the entry has these hours too. However, they have changed the starting hours to 7am. And entry has gone up to 8Euro per person over 12. We paid the somewhat hefty fee and enjoyed the beautiful and challenging hike. Views are incredible. However, for the fee, it’s not maintained very well. Full garbage containers, little signage or directions. They did provide an info pamphlet with the ticket. The hike is very worth it but it’s always helpful to have posted hours and fees.
Written July 16, 2021
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Helena L
Malmesbury, UK872 contributions
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Aug 2022 • Family
We avoided the €8 per person entry fee by starting off on the Ladder of Cattaro route. This track zig-zags up the mountain behind the River Gate. It is a steady climb on a firmed stone track and far easier than the 1350 steps.

Once you reach a small shack selling goats cheese and ice creams, follow the main track as it zig-zags behind the house but then follow the straight on path that starts to go down hill, via steps, to an abandoned chapel. In front of you are the walls and if you look right there is a step ladder through a gap in the walls. Once through the gap you are on the main City Wall trail about 200 steps below the peak.

The views throughout were fantastic.

You need stout shoes. Trainers or hiking shoes would be ideal. One of my sons did it in crocs and struggled. That said I saw a few wearing flip flops snd they looked good. Water is a must!

We walked down on the main trail via yhe 1350 steps. No issues.
Written August 20, 2022
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PPCI-BG
Bergamo, Italy124,790 contributions
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Sep 2023 • Couples
Given its strategic value, the city of Kotor has always been heavily fortified. The first walls seem to date back to the ninth century but the most imposing part, around the old city, is of Venetian origin as evidenced by the presence of the lion of San Marco here and there. The bulwark towards the river that flows into the sea is beautiful but also the upper part which can also be admired from the centre.
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Written October 19, 2023
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Cristinel
Romania1,406 contributions
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Jul 2023 • Family
It is a must, for sure. Beautiful views both to the inside of the Old City and outside over the Bay. I recommend to enter to the Old City through the River / North Gate to walk to the Gurdic / South Gate and after that to walk on the front City Walls back to the North Gate area again. You feel like the old city guard in historical time…
Written July 4, 2023
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AlexSwallow
Sheffield, UK1,633 contributions
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Oct 2022
We weren't sure whether to head up the main city walls or to go up the Ladder of Kotor, just a little bit out of town. I am pleased in every way that we chose the Ladder. The way is easier and there were almost no people around. At first we planned to just go up a little bit but we were enjoying it so we went higher and moved across so that we joined the main walls.

The only thing to watch out for (which would put some people off) is that to get between the Ladder and the main walls there was a literal ladder that we needed to climb and then scramble through a low gap. It might be that there is another way around but just thought it best to warn you.

Once we were through the gap we were rewarded with the amazing sights of Kotor from the main walls. There were so many more people and as we headed down the steps I thought they would have been much harder and less fun to climb than the way we had gone. Even better when we reached the bottom I realised that if we had come the more popular way we would have had to have paid a fee to come up (I had previously thought that was just for the summer season but it didn't look like it).

The walls themselves are amazing and the views of the bay are spectacular. The walls are lit up at night and later the same day I walked around the bay to the other side in the dark and seeing the walls lit up encircling the city was again, spectacular.

So definitely go, but choose your route carefully and see which is best for you, given the time you have.
Written October 25, 2022
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