Risan Roman Mosaics
Rimski mozaici Risan
Roman villa ruins in Risan, the oldest town on the Bay of Kotor, preserving exquisite 2nd-century mosaic floors, including the sleeping god Hypnos.
Risan is the oldest settlement on the Bay of Kotor and was once the seat of the ancient Illyrian kingdom. Excavations here have uncovered a 2nd-century Roman villa of a wealthy family, with several black-and-white and polychrome mosaic floors preserved. The most famous is the reclining figure of Hypnos, the god of sleep, which is unique in the Balkans. The site is protected by a roof; admission is about 2 to 3 euros, and a visit takes around 30 minutes. It lies beside the bay road between Kotor and Herceg Novi, about 10 minutes' drive from Perast, making it an easy detour.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–19:00 (shorter in winter)
Nearby sights
- Perast
- Our Lady of the Rocks
- Porto Montenegro
- Church of St. Nicholas, Kotor
- Cats Museum Kotor
- Church of St. Luke, Kotor
- Kotor Old Town
- Maritime Museum of Montenegro