zoom2explore Kotor

Boka Kotorska u julu 2000. godine uvrštena je u klub najljepših fjordova na svijetu. Na samom vrhu Bokokotorskog zaliva smješten je Kotor. U okolnim pećinama nađeni su tragovi ljudskog postojanja iz doba neolita u obliku različitih alatki i pribora i crteža na zidovima pećina kao što su Lipci kod Risna. Kao rijetko gdje, u Kotoru su sačuvani tragovi minulih epoha. Zbog jedinstvene mješavine različitih kulturnih uticaja Kotor je 1979. godine upisan u spisak svjetske kulturne baštine pod zaštitom UNESCO-a. Najrazvijenija privredna grana na ovom području bila je trgovina i pomorstvo. Pomorci su donosili različite proizvode iz prekomorskih zemalja i ramjenjivali ih za svoje potrepštine. Na taj način Kotor je postao jedan od značajnijih trgovačkih centara na ovom dijelu Jadrana.

As the only fiord on the Mediterranean, Boka Kotorska was added to the list of twenty five the most beautiful bays in the world in July 2000. Kotor is situated on the southeast end of Boka Kotorska. The history of Kotor can be traced to the most ancient times. In the surrounding caves there have been found various tools and ceramics witnessing humane existence from the Neolithic period, as well as drawings on the walls of the cave at Lipci near Risan.

For its unique mixture of different cultures, Kotor entered the list of the world cultural heritage under the protection of the UNESCO. In the past, the most developed industry in this area was trade and maritime affairs. Seafarers used to bring different products from overseas which they would exchange for the goods they were in need of. In that way Kotor became one of the most important trading centres in this part of the Adriatic coast.