Location: Perast
Top Things to do in Perast
Top 8 Free Things to do in Perast, Kotor Municipality
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. Palace Zmajevic
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4.5 based on 47 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.
2. St. Anthony's Church
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4.5 based on 22 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.
3. Smekja Palace
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4.5 based on 21 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 nrm77 - London, United Kingdom
Smekja Palace is owned by the old Smekja family, who were maritime traders who made their money during the venetian rule of the Bay of Kotor. The views of the palace are just simple indescribable. The palace has one of the best views of the fjord too, and it is definitely a sight to remember. Cost us nothing to see this, best views are from further up the road in Perast.
4. Church of Holy Mother Rozaria
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4.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By nrm77 - London, United Kingdom
The Church Of Holy Mother Rozaria is an absolutely beautiful church in the town of Perast. The Church tower is a great beautiful tower that is the highlight of the beautiful town (apart from the view), and such a beautiful example of ancient Balkan architecture with the stone and the slanting roof. The church interiors are beautiful too! The church has beautiful trees around the spot - I was fortunate to see the tower through orange trees! My picture should do the talking. Definitely must visit!
5. St. Mark’s Church
6. Martinovic Palace
7. Fortress of St. Cross
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3.5 based on 11 reviews
Erected above the town, in an area called Kasun, this fortress was part of the former system of Perast's defence against numerous conquerors. Several towers have been erected as part of the fortress since the 16th century by influential and wealthy families from Perast. Some of them, like the Viskovic Tower, Mazarovic Tower, and Matosevic Tower etc. can still be seen standing today.
8. Viskovic Palace
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3.5 based on 9 reviews
This is another magnificent palace which testifies to the former magnitude, splendour and the wealth of Perast. This four-part edifice is dominated by its tower constructed in 1500 AD. One of the numerous artefacts preserved within its walls is an old cannon from the age when this tower represented the centrepiece of the town's defence system. The Palace is named after the family Viskovic whose members gave an extraordinary contribution to the maritime, military, trading, political and cultural past of Perast.
