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Kotor The old town of Kotor was destroyed by an earthquake in 1979, but there still remain a few interesting buildings, such as the Cathedral of St. Tryphon. FX Gutton

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The old town of Kotor was destroyed by an earthquake in 1979, but there remain a few interesting buildings, such as Saint Triphon's Cathedral. The church treasure contains a whole bunch of relics such as Saint-Triphon's arms, legs and head. Herceg-Novi is a very busy seaside resort. It is a very picturesque old town, built as an amphitheatre and situated on woody hills. It has sand and gravel beaches and is a place where you can rest and recharge your batteries thanks to its sub-tropical climate. The city has 15th century fortifications, as well as a fortress, the Spanjola, built by the Ottomans in 1539. The famous Orthodox monastery of Savina is only a little over a mile from there. You can see many primitive frescos in the small 11th-century church. A collection of religious works of art from the Renaissance period, in the Baroque style, is exhibited in an adjoining building.