Perast and Our Lady of the Rocks
Ideal: Baroque architecture, maritime history and quiet coastal-town enthusiasts
Perast is a small settlement on the inner Bay of Kotor known for baroque palaces, churches and maritime history. Offshore, Our Lady of the Rocks stands on an artificial islet created over centuries and contains a church and museum. Access is by boat, with schedules and visiting arrangements affected by season and weather. The short waterfront is best explored slowly, allowing time for both the architecture and the bay panorama.
Quick facts
- Length
- 120 m
- Area
- 0.4 hectares
Facts from Wikidata, photos from Wikimedia Commons.
Why go?
- Baroque palaces and churches
- Our Lady of the Rocks islet
- Bay of Kotor waterfront views
Travel tip
Confirm boat return times, life-jacket arrangements and current church access before departure.






