Stari Bar
High up on the edge of a bluff near Mount Rumija lies the ruins of Stari Bar – the original town of Bar, which is now a port city down by the water.
Although some houses and shops have set up in the old city, it remains largely in ruins after being hit by an earthquake in 1979. Despite this, it’s a fascinating place to stroll around the old fortress walls and grand buildings.
Popular sights include the remains of a 13th Century monastery, a Turkish bathhouse, the foundations of St George’s Cathedral and the impressive 17th Century aqueduct.
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