Hercegnovi

Montenegro

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Hercegnovi is a historic town located at the entrance of the Gulf of Kotor on the Adriatic coast of Montenegro. Founded in 1382, it has a rich history, having been occupied by various powers including the Turks, Spaniards, Venetians, Russians, French, and Austrians. The town is situated amidst stark mountains that slope steeply to the shoreline, an area that supports citrus fruits and subtropical plants, as well as tourist facilities. Nearby is the Savina Monastery, dating back to 1030. The Gulf of Kotor itself is a winding, fjordlike inlet composed of four bays connected by narrow straits, serving as a fine natural harbor.1

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Gulf of Kotor
…to the gulf system is Hercegnovi, founded in 1382 and occupied at various times by Turks, Spaniards, Venetians, Russians, French, and Austrians. East of Hercegnovi is Savina Monastery, dating from 1030, which contains historic treasures. In the Middle Ages a “Boka Navy” was created with ships from the town of…
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…to the gulf system is Hercegnovi, founded in 1382 and occupied at various times by Turks, Spaniards, Venetians, Russians, French, and Austrians. East of Hercegnovi is Savina Monastery, dating from 1030, which contains historic treasures. In the Middle Ages a “Boka Navy” was created with ships from the town of…
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