2 Best Sights in Montenegro

In the 18th century, tiny Kotor had 400 ships sailing the world's oceans. The Maritime Museum, housed within the 18th-century Baroque Grgurina Palace, traces Montenegro's cultural and economic ties to the sea. The exhibition extends over three floors and includes model ships; paintings of vessels, ship owners, and local naval commanders; navigation equipment; and uniforms worn by Montenegrin admirals and captains. Audio guides are available in a variety of languages.

The Main Town Gate leads directly into the Square of Arms, Kotor's main square, today a sizable paved space animated by popular open-air cafés. Under Venice, arms were repaired and stored here, hence the name. Notable buildings on the square include the 17th-century Toranj za sat (Clock Tower), the 19th-century Napoleonovo pozorišta (Napoléon Theatre), and the 18th-century Kneževa palata (Duke's Palace), the latter two now forming part of the upmarket Hotel Cattaro.