Island of Saint George
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Karin and Filip
Eeklo, Belgium2,393 contributions
Apr 2019
Unlike "Our Lady of the Rocks", the Island of Saint George is a natural island.
It contains the Saint George Benedictine monastery (12th century) and an old graveyard.
It is told that it has been an inspiration for the painting "Isle of the Dead" by Arnold Böcklin.
It contains the Saint George Benedictine monastery (12th century) and an old graveyard.
It is told that it has been an inspiration for the painting "Isle of the Dead" by Arnold Böcklin.
Written February 9, 2020
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high_low73
Bergen, Norway772 contributions
Oct 2019
As all should know you can not go ashore on this island. So one just has to enjoy the views and let your imagination loose with some of it's history. Sveti Djordje is rising from a natural reef. It houses a Benedictine monastery shaded by cypresses and a large cemetery, earning it the local nickname 'Island of the Dead'.
The island is also called “The island of the dead captains”, because according to another legend one French soldier, by shooting a cannon towards Perast hit the house of his beloved girl and killed her. That legend is said to be a motive for the master piece “The Island of the Dead” by the painter Beklin.
The island is also called “The island of the dead captains”, because according to another legend one French soldier, by shooting a cannon towards Perast hit the house of his beloved girl and killed her. That legend is said to be a motive for the master piece “The Island of the Dead” by the painter Beklin.
Written January 7, 2020
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Jake23
New Jersey6,855 contributions
Aug 2017 • Couples
This island sits right next to Our Lady of the Rocks. You can not visit though as it is privately owned. You have a clear view while you are crossing on the boat though.
Written August 7, 2017
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mkini
Cincinnati80 contributions
Jun 2017 • Family
We took a private boat from Kotor to motor near the Island of Saint George. It is a must see if you are in the Kotor or Tivet area of Montenegro. Great photos and very peaceful!
Written July 14, 2017
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FancyFree55
Florida7,540 contributions
Nov 2016 • Couples
St. George Island is one of two tiny islets gracing Kotor Bay at Perast. You can ride a tour boat out to Our Lady of the Rocks (the other islet), but St. George is off limits. So I had to know more about it.
The island houses a Benedictine Monastery, built in the 1100s AD. It's also home to a cemetery where many residents of Perast are buried - thus it's known locally as the city of the dead. The monks apparently planted all the cypress trees, which are considered symbols of death and damnation.
Legend has it that a priest was murdered on the island, and thus it's avoided for fear of anathema in the catholic religion.
St George was the patron saint of Kotor, and he's credited with saving the island during a disastrous 6th century earthquake, which swallowed a nearby island called Risan, along with a large chunk of the coast.
The lore is quite fascinating. It makes me want to rent a kayak and sneak out there at dusk to see for myself !
The island houses a Benedictine Monastery, built in the 1100s AD. It's also home to a cemetery where many residents of Perast are buried - thus it's known locally as the city of the dead. The monks apparently planted all the cypress trees, which are considered symbols of death and damnation.
Legend has it that a priest was murdered on the island, and thus it's avoided for fear of anathema in the catholic religion.
St George was the patron saint of Kotor, and he's credited with saving the island during a disastrous 6th century earthquake, which swallowed a nearby island called Risan, along with a large chunk of the coast.
The lore is quite fascinating. It makes me want to rent a kayak and sneak out there at dusk to see for myself !
Written November 1, 2016
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Mavmed
Sullivan's Island, SC463 contributions
Jul 2016 • Couples
Even though Ostrvo Sveti Dorde (Island of St. George) and its Benedictine Monastery can't be visited, it is for me one of the most beautiful photos to be had in the Adriatic. It now graces my wife's computer as the wallpaper. If you go to Our Lady of the Rocks church you will have plenty of opportunity to get a good shot of this gorgeous sight.
Written August 27, 2016
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Bernard Sanet d
Durbanville, South Africa1,587 contributions
Jun 2016 • Friends
This island is next to Lady of the rocks and cannot be visited.It is beautiful from Perast and if you visit Lady of the rock you will definitely have a closer view.
Written June 18, 2016
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Corrine
Berlin, Germany308 contributions
Aug 2021 • Couples
Came by kayak which I highly recommend! Great views from the island, not much else to see but it's nice and empty compared to the lady of the rocks.
Written August 26, 2021
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wwwlsnr30
Liverpool, UK115 contributions
Sep 2019
Hard to review this, you are not really allowed on the island but a tour to Our Lady of the Rocks will fill you in on its history. It is a working monastery and as I understood, visits are by invitation only,
Written September 22, 2019
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AnnieGrant
Sydney, Australia239 contributions
Sep 2018 • Couples
This Island and Orthodox Monastery is closed to the general public - the best way to view it is by boat to Our Lady of the Rock Church.
Written October 15, 2018
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