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  This time, our walking tour takes us to Kotor , Montenegro , a city located in one of the most beautiful bays in the world. For centuries, it has been known as a city of merchants and renowned sailors. A port city situated in the southwestern part of Montenegro , Kotor lies right on the Bay of Kotor, at the end of the Gulf of Kotor, along the Adriatic Sea coastline. The city is surrounded on three sides by mountain ranges, with the highest peak, Stirovnik (1,749 meters above sea level), located in Lovćen National Park. Despite its ancient history, Kotor is a small town, with only 1,360 permanent residents as of 2023. Its history dates back to time immemorial, and Kotor's Old Town is the best-preserved medieval urban ensemble, typical of cities built in the 12th and 14th centuries. Its medieval architecture and numerous cultural heritage landmarks have earned Kotor a place on UNESCO's World Natural and Cultural Heritage list. The city’s buildings are scattered throughout, ...

  A walking tour through the magical city of Mostar , located in the heart of Bosnia's enchanting landscape along the Neretva River. As one of the largest urban centers in the country, Mostar had a population of 103,948 in 2022, representing a mix of ethnicities and religions. Situated in the southwestern part of Bosnia and Herzegovina , Mostar lies on the Mostarsko polje plain at an altitude of 60 to 110 meters above sea level. It enjoys a mix of warm temperate and Mediterranean climates, making the region known for its hot summers and rare rainfall. The city's most iconic landmark is the 16th-century Old Bridge, built in 1566. This architectural masterpiece is also the centerpiece of a revered tradition, attracting visitors from around the world. Sadly, the bridge was destroyed during the war on November 9, 1993, but it was reconstructed and reopened on July 23, 2004. In July 2005, the Old Bridge and its surroundings were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. Traces of ...