Fortress Old Bar
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Stary Bar is a place that takes us straight back to the Middle Ages. Located on the slopes of the majestic Rumija Mountain, it offers not only stunning views, but also the opportunity to commune with history. Walking among the ruins, I felt like an explorer who was revealing the next pages of the mysterious past. You can feel the power and significance of this city in the past. The light of the setting sun adds even more magic to this place. The shadows lengthen, and the stones take on warm shades. In such a setting, it is easy to travel back in time and imagine how the inhabitants of Stary Bar led their everyday lives. However, it must be remembered that Stary Bar is primarily ruins. This place suffered as a result of the earthquake in 1979, which additionally intensifies the impression of transience and fragility of human works. A visit to Stary Bar is an unforgettable experience for lovers of history and beautiful views. This is a place that allows you to break away from everyday life and immerse yourself in a different reality. I recommend it to everyone who wants to feel the spirit of the past and appreciate the beauty of nature.
sergiusz pawlowskisergiusz pawlowski
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The old fortress in Stari Bar is definitely worth a visit! It is a relevant cultural journey and one can easily spend an hour or two just exploring the vast grounds. The entrance is 3 € per person and there is also a map available for purchase as well as an app which we both however did not purchase. It was nonetheless a cool visit with some picturesque scenes as well as some learnings about local culture and history. Parking is an issue in Stari Bar and thus I recommend the official and gated parking lot at the foot of the fortress, from where you can walk through the revitalized village to the top of the hill to enter the fortress. Unfortunately there are many sites still being worked on and some sections of the fortress feel a bit neglected. Also some info graphics and text in English would be helpful to visitors. There is this still some room to improve the overall experience. However still a great place to visit!
Christian KaiserChristian Kaiser
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So much to see and explore with panoramic views at the top. The entry was €2 which was great for the hours we spent here. There is an augmented reality app you can use which is meant to show you what the various buildings used to look like in history. Unfortunately, it is not user friendly and doesn’t add to the experience (I’m not a dinosaur it really was a dodgy app and needs more work into it). It would be nice to have more descriptions of what each thing was. Sadly we went on a super rainy day but it didn’t stop us from enjoying the views. The toilets are nice and modern but require some attention (no tissue and mess).
Komal NKomal N
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One of Montenegro's gems and must place to see if you are visiting Bar or nearby area. Old Bar's walls and inside fort are beautiful and while most of the houses and objects inside were ruined by siege, quake and time, you can notice efforts to restore them to previous state. I did not expect much and I'm still amazed how big the old Bar was and it's position vices you great panoramic view of surrounding hills, cliffs and Bar's coast. After a visit, you should check charming stone pawed street with bunch of nice restaurants and souvenir shops and starts near the entrance and follows the wall.
Milutin KecojevicMilutin Kecojevic
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Interesting. Worth a visit. Not so good for those that stuggle on their feet. Think it was €2 entry fee. Damaged by an earthquake, some of the building and walls looked a bit unsafe. We got a bus from Budva then a taxi from the bus station to the old ruins. We struck a deal with the taxi driver (was a bit dubious at first) who collected us after a few hours. We had a drink in the quaint little bars just outside and the the driver showed us a few local sights on the way back to Budva. Think he asked about £35 between four of us. Great value. Gave him a decent tip.
John HammondJohn Hammond
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Район Бара был заселён ещё в эпоху позднего неолита и начала бронзового века. Каменное плато в предгрье горы Румия, над скалами, из-под которых били ключи, было удобным местом для укрепленного поселения. Считается, что на месте нынешнего Старого Бара в III веке до нашей эры построили крепость римляне. В это же время начинает развиваться и порт на побережье. Впервые город упоминается в летописях IX века под названием Антибареос а в XI веке — как Антибарис. Предположительно название связано с тем, что город находился на противоположном берегу Адриатического моря от итальянского порта Бари (против Бари). В это время город принадлежал славянскому княжеству Дукля/Зета. После падения Дукли Бар отошёл к Византии. В 1183 году город был завоёван и разрушен сербским войском и вместе со всей Зетой вошёл в состав государства Неманичей. XIII век стал временем расцвета средневекового Бара. В составе Сербского царства, город имел свой устав, герб и право чеканить собственные монеты. В XV-XVI веках город утрачивает независимость и переходит под власть Венецианской республики. В 1571 году венеты сдали город османам без боя. В 1878 году, после нескольких столетий турецкого владычества город вошёл в состав княжества Черногория. С начала XX века Бар стал развиваться на новом месте, ближе к морю. А Старый Бар был заброшен и пришел в запустение. Старейшая часть города - крепость расположена на плато, над основным городом. Войти в крепость можно через городские ворота XI века. На территории крепости сохранилось несколько церквей. Часть из них разрушена, но некоторые восстановлены и в них проходит служба.
Dim DimychDim Dimych
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