The famous city of Kotor is located on the coast of the Adriatic Sea and a small bay. It is deservedly considered not only one of the favorite resorts of Montenegro, but also a city of cats. Many vacationers who have visited Kotor at least once are sincerely touched by the number and "grooming" of these furry creatures, which, however, is not surprising. Cats are considered the official symbol of this city, so here you can meet them at every step.
That is why many tourists who come to Kotor often express a desire to visit the cat museum and hear what role these tailed ones played for the city. In this article, you will learn about the legend of the city of cats, its history and the most interesting places that are definitely worth visiting.
Brief history of the city
Kotor officially became one of the cities and resorts of Montenegro in 2006, when the country itself separated from Yugoslavia and became an independent, ecologically clean state.
Many travelers know Kotor as a famous fortress city and another UNESCO heritage site. In addition, since 1914, the city has been officially included in the Top 10 places in the world for all cat lovers. Kotor itself can boast a huge number of museums, architectural structures and buildings built many centuries ago. History, religion, culture and cats are honored here.
Kotor cats and their role for the city
All residents of Kotor treat cats with special trepidation and attention. For example, when in 2010 one ill-wisher decided to poison the furry creatures by adding poison to their food, local residents staged a real strike in defense of homeless cats. As a result, the residents of Kotor managed to achieve full protection of four-legged pets from the local authorities, having won a complete and unconditional victory. As a result, the garden was officially considered a "cat paradise", and the meowing creatures became its symbol. Now the tailed four-legged pets can be seen throughout the city: they are often observed in the Old Town of Kotor, lying freely on benches or right on the sidewalk.
However, their favorite place is considered to be the square near the Church of the Blessed Mary, where every day you can see how the Kotorians themselves feed and pet these fluffy "Cats". There they often lie and bask in the sun, contemplating passing tourists. The travelers themselves, along with the locals, love to come to the Old Town, taking something tasty for their four-legged friends. Children simply adore petting and hugging them, listening to their guttural purring. And for adults, this is a great opportunity to take beautiful photos of their children hugging the meowing creatures.
The Legend of the Kotor Cats
Cats here perform not only the mission of cute tailed creatures that you can pet and feed. Thanks to the four-legged pets, there are no rodents or other toothy pests in the city. In addition, if you walk through the Old Town, you will see a statue-monument of a cat, and it was put here for a reason.
There is a legend that once upon a time cats saved the locals, warning them of impending disaster in time. According to the legend, one day the people of Kotor noticed the strange behavior of the "cats" - all the cats in the city suddenly climbed trees and even the tops of buildings, categorically refusing to come down even when they saw treats. Then the locals suspected something was wrong and hurried to move closer to the mountains. And for good reason. The next day a flood hit the city and those who listened to the "sign" of the cats managed to escape. So these sewn creatures saved the lives of the city's residents.
Cat Museum.
The Cat Museum in Kator is considered the most popular and visited place in the city. Here you can see postcards, talismans, medallions with various cat images from different times. Here you can also learn in detail about the history and significance of cats for the city, their habits and the characteristics of each breed. Entrance to the museum costs all euros for adults and 0,5 euros for children. Although children are sometimes allowed in for free.
