Location: Perast
Top Things to do in Perast
The 10 Best Things to Do in Perast, Montenegro
Perast (Montenegrin and Croatian: Perast, pronounced [pɛ̌rast], Italian: Perasto) is an old town on the Bay of Kotor in Montenegro. It is situated a few kilometres northwest of Kotor and is noted for its proximity to the islets of St. George and Our Lady of the Rocks.
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1. Perast, Montenegro
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 156 reviews
Reviewed By Globetrotter045 - Haacht, Belgium
The town was very quiet when I visited in September, a relief from busy Kotor. It is a great place to stroll along the bay and admiring the old houses and churches. The pedestrian only waterfront road (except for the cars of the locals) adds to the charm. You can also take a boat trip to the Lady of the Rocks island in front of the village, price is €5. Perast can easily reached from Kotor by bus or by boat.
2. Our Lady of the Rocks
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By louandansjourney - Wales, UK
Weren’t quite sure what to expect but we were delighted by it. A five minute boat ride over to a tiny, man-made island with just one building. The boat cost 5 euros per adult (our 5 year old was free) and we weren’t expecting much but the guy whose boat we used told us to ask the lady at the church/museum to tell us the history and we were so glad we did. The church is small but very interesting but we wouldn’t have really known what we were looking at but when she talked us through it and explained some of the “gifts” in the church and attached museum it was fascinating. Google the history of the place before you go or better still find out from her yourself when you go. We had agreed for the boat to pick us up after half an hour and wished we’d said an hour in the end. We had the place almost to ourselves as we were there early in the day and in January but were told it gets very crowded at peak times. Well worth a visit.
3. St. Nikola Church
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4.5 based on 122 reviews
Reviewed By Raelene H - Melbourne, Australia
Very nice church right in the middle of the village with a tall bell tower that you cannot miss, but what really impressed us was the museum. At only one euro, we decided even if it was not very good it wasn't expensive. It had some nice displays, but in-between the two rooms was a lovely old chapel. If you go to Perast don't miss the church, and don't miss the museum. It was a wonderful find. And the angel statues were just a little reminiscent of Dr. Who's weeping angels.
4. Perast Museum
Overall Ratings
4 based on 101 reviews
This museum is located in one of the most beautiful buildings of Perast, the Bujovic Palace. A magnificent 18th century palace with an imposing porch consisting of five arcades and beautiful terraces with stone balusters is one of the most beautiful baroque edifices on the Adriatic Coast. Numerous exhibits, documents and paintings presented in several Exhibitions are witnesses of the tumultuous and rich history of Perast, from its establishment through the rule of the Republic of Venice to the rule of France and Austria-Hungary in the area.
Reviewed By llabrune13 - Tournai, Belgium
Lovely museum (both the building and collection). However, found it was a bit of a shame not to have more explanations (and the book(let)s were around 20€...). A shame because the items were great and nicely displayed. Stunning building and location, worth a visit only for this!
5. Palace Zmajevic
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
Known as the “Bishopric”, this palace is recognisable by its octagonal belfry and the magnificent external staircase. This edifice belonged to the famous Zmajevic family and is one of the symbols of the town of Perast. The palace complex also contains a family chapel dedicated to the Lady of the Rosary.
6. Crkva Gospe od Skrpjela
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4 based on 31 reviews
7. Island of Saint George
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4 based on 38 reviews
8. Smekja Palace
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4.5 based on 13 reviews
This beautiful edifice, once the property of the famous seafarer family Smekja whose coat-of-arms is situated in the entrance to the Palace, is also the largest palace in Perast. It is located right next to the Church of St. Mark. Its construction began in the 17th century while the newer section of the palace was completed in the 1930s.
Reviewed By Road20years - Canada
There are 19 simple baroque style palaces in Perast, mostly built during the 17th/18th century.
The palaces are the only silent witnesses of a greatness splendour and riches time and continue to share their reflexion in the water front
Most of the tourists come in groups, part of their tour. We took a bus from Kotor (14 km of a say trip)
The public bus cost 1€/each way (in front of the Kotor old city wall)
The private bus, from the bus station, cost 2€/each way
9. St. Anthony's Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
This edifice was erected by members of the Mazarovic family. The church was constructed along with a monastery for Venetian Franciscans who came to Perast at the invitation of the inhabitants in order to open a school for primary and nautical education. The rich library once housed in the monastery was relocated to the Franciscan Library of Kotor.
Reviewed By d-teazagreb - Zagreb, Croatia
Interior of the church is beautiful, but when I climbed to the tower I was shocked by the beauty of the Kotor Bay and Montenegro. Definitly worth a visit! ??
10. St. Mark’s Church
Overall Ratings
4 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By Raymond W - Chengdu, China
This is certainly not the largest or most famous of Perast's churches but it has a particularly interesting facade. There is the winged lion of St. Mark's over the door, the symbol of Venice. Furthermore, on top of the gable are three interesting sculptures: the Resurrected Jesus, St. Mark with the keys to Heaven, and St. Mark with the gospel. It is no longer a functioning church, but there are still a couple of old tombs inside.
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