Today we decided to take the bus to Herceg Novi. A bit like Kotor, Herceg Novi’s Old Town is 600 years old. The city was mentioned for the first time by the Bosnian King Tvrtko I. Over the years, Herceg Novi has had a very troubled history because it is located in such a strategic position, very close to the entrance of the Kotor Bay, now the border with Croatia. For that reason, Herceg Novi has been conquered by the Ottoman Empire, the Spaniards, the Venetian Republic, Russia, France, the Austro-Hungarian Empire. This intense mix of cultures over the years can be seen in the architecture of the buildings and fortresses. The Old Town is quite well preserved with a couple of highlight locations like the Clock Tower from 1667, the church of Archangel Michael and the drinking fountain Karachi.
We climbed and got lost in the town of 100.001 steps (yes, apparently there are that many!). But we enjoyed the views from the forts, admired the churches and stopped at a magnificent hidden jewel ‘Konoba skver’ , a cute restaurant with an amazing view over the harbor. Great sea bars as catch of the day – it was yummy!
If you want to stay in Herceg Novi, I would recommend the Lazure hotel: It is a nice boutique botel in an 18th century Venetian stone building. The hotel overlooks the marina and was once the original quarantine building when sailors first arrived. A lot of care and attention has gone into preserving the original features.
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