Montenegro
Montenegro is at the southern end of Yugoslavia’s coast, an area of spectacular mountain ranges with villages perched like eagles’ nests on high peaks. This stands in direct contrast to the republic’s coastal region, which extends from the Gulf of Kotor to the Albanian border. Kotor itself is a bustling port with a picturesque old city quarter. The general architecture is mainly of Venetian origin, as this power dominated the region until 1797. Entering the city through the town gate brings the visitor to the square with the 17th-century Clock Tower, overshadowed by the twin towers of the Cathedral of St Tryphon (12th century). A visit to the Naval Museum and the Church of St Lucas (1195) should not be missed.
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