Picture of Venetian lion guarding an entrance gate of Kotor fortress (Kotor, Montenegro)

Detail of entrance gate with guarding lion underlining the Venetian influence in the region

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Once the ultimate defense of the medieval town of Kotor, the fortress now is a major attraction to climb, rewarding those who reach the top with a magnificent view of the Bay of Kotor.
On my way further up, I passed some parts of the ramparts that were in a pretty bad shape, and several bastions closed for visitors. While looking down occasionally, the triangular shape of Kotor became always clearer. I maintained a high pace on my climb further up, and reached St John fortress in some twenty minutes after leaving Kotor. The Montenegrin flag, that I had seen flying on top of the fortress from the other side of the Bay of Kotor, now appeared like a prominent part of the fortress. Time to drink some water, and enjoy the amazing views over the entire Bay of Kotor, the ramparts of the fortress below, the setting sun behind the mountain ridge to the west, and others working their way up the stony paths leading up to the fortress. When it was getting dark, I decided to descend to Kotor again, being careful not to fall on the slippery stones. Later that night, looking at the illuminated walls of the fortress again, it appeared like a lion, and with the reflection in the tranquil waters of the bay, like a heart. During the day, the fortress looks beautiful, but during the night, it takes on a completely different, magnificent appearance.
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