Herceg Novi Old Town
Херцег Нови / Herceg Novi
A stepped hilltop old town at the entrance to the Bay of Kotor, filled with clock towers, fortresses and gardens, known as the “City of Steps” and the “City of Gardens.”
Herceg Novi was founded in 1382 on the north shore at the mouth of the Bay of Kotor. Its Old Town climbs the hillside along criss-crossing stone steps, earning it the nickname “City of Steps.” Highlights include the Clock Tower, the seaside Forte Mare fortress, the hilltop Kanli Kula (now an open-air theatre) and the Savina Monastery. The climate here is mild and the vegetation lush, and every February the town hosts its Mimosa Festival. The seaside promenade is about 7 km long and ideal for strolling. It is about 45 minutes' drive from Kotor, and visitors can also take the Kamenari–Lepetane ferry to tour the bay.
Opening hours
Open all day (fort about 09:00–19:00)
Nearby sights
- Mamula Island
- Blue Cave (Plava Špilja)
- Porto Montenegro
- Our Lady of the Rocks
- Perast
- Risan Roman Mosaics
- Cats Museum Kotor
- Church of St. Nicholas, Kotor