π° Venetian Works of Defence between the 16th and 17th Centuries: Stato da Terra β Western Stato da Mar
Kotor
π Fast Facts
- UNESCO World Heritage Site comprising six fortification components across Italy, Croatia, and Montenegro
- Built by the Republic of Venice during the 16th and 17th centuries
- Demonstrates "alla moderna" fortification design in response to gunpowder warfare
- Kotor's walls integrate natural landscape features including steep cliffs and hillsides
Kotor is part of a larger UNESCO World Heritage Site recognizing the impressive fortifications built by the Republic ...