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Kotorska

Kotorska is an adjective used in Montenegrin, Serbian, and Croatian to describe anything related to Kotor or to the Bay of Kotor (Boka Kotorska) in Montenegro. The term appears in various contexts, including geography, culture, and heritage.

Geography: The Bay of Kotor is a fjord-like inlet on Montenegro's Adriatic coast, approximately 28 kilometers

History and heritage: The Bay of Kotor has been inhabited since antiquity and has seen control by

Economy and tourism: Today Kotorska is a major tourism area, drawing visitors with winding streets, historic

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long,
surrounded
by
limestone
cliffs
and
medieval
towns.
The
main
settlements
associated
with
Kotorska
include
Kotor,
Risan,
Tivat,
Perast,
Prčanj,
Dobrota,
and
the
town
of
Herceg-Novi
at
the
bay’s
mouth.
The
region
is
known
for
a
mild
Mediterranean
climate
and
a
highly
scenic
coastline.
several
powers,
including
the
Romans
and
Venetians.
Kotor
was
once
the
capital
of
the
medieval
Republic
of
Kotor,
before
being
incorporated
into
Montenegro.
The
area’s
well-preserved
old
towns,
fortifications,
and
architectural
ensembles
contributed
to
UNESCO
designation
as
the
Natural
and
Culturo-Historic
Region
of
Kotor,
inscribed
in
1979.
The
Kotorska
region
retains
religious
and
cultural
landmarks,
including
churches
and
baroque
buildings,
that
reflect
its
diverse
history.
harbor
towns,
and
dramatic
sea
views.
Modern
resort
development,
such
as
Porto
Montenegro
in
Tivat,
coexists
with
the
historic
architecture
of
Kotor
and
Perast.
Agriculture,
fishing,
and
wine
production
also
form
part
of
the
local
economy,
alongside
services
and
hospitality.