KOTOR Kotor is located in the Bay of Kotor, a fjord-like water mass in the Adriatic Sea. The city has a long and rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to ancient Roman and Illyrian periods. During the Middle Ages, Kotor was an important trading port and cultural center under the Byzantine Empire. It was later conquered by the Venetians, who ruled the city for over four centuries and left behind significant architectural heritage. Before becoming part of independent Montenegro in 2006, Kotor was a part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and the Kingdom of Yugoslavia. Kotor is a popular tourism center known for its beautiful nature, historical buildings, iconic structures, and cultural sites. It is listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List due to its well-preserved medieval architecture and walls. Kotor has a long and rich history, encompassing evidence of human settlement dating back to the Hellenistic, ancient Roman, and Illyrian periods.