PERAST AND OUR LADY OF THE ROCK TOUR

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40 min:Panoramic tour of the Bay
20 min:Visit to Our Lady of the Rock island
30 min:Visit to Old town Perast

Tour departs in front of Kotor Old Town and during 45 min ride provides splendid Panoramic views of the Kotor bay. On the way we will pass near some recognizable landmarks like St. Mateus church and Temple of Our Lady.

After about 20 min ride we will reach OUR LADY OF THE ROCK - an artificial island made in XV century by local sailors in honor of Our Lady for safe return from their trips. Present Church was built by Venetians in 1630 and it houses numerous works of art by famous local painter Tripo Kokolja as well as numerous silver and gold plates – gifts from seamen for their safe passages. Special curiosity is a unique tapestry hand made by Jacinta Kunic-Mijovic during over 25 years. Tapestry was partially made from her own hair – gold in youth and silver in old.

Our next stop is at UNESCO protected Old town Perast famous for it’s Clock Tower built in 1713, which was when built the tallest one in Europe. You can enjoy strolling down the narrow streets and admiring beautiful Baroque Palaces or relax and enjoy in a view from one of local restaurant terraces.

After 1.5 hours Tour ends in from of Kotor Old Town.