Three Bedroom Apartment for Sale, 114m2, Stari Grad Kotor, Kotor
Stari Grad Kotor, Kotor, Crna Gora
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Description
The apartment is located in the center of the Old Town of Kotor, in the palace of the Bizanti family, which has a long and established history. Apartment with a total area of 114 sq.m. From the apartment there is access to the attic, which has the same 114 square meters of area, and the use of the area is 50%. The basement is located under the terrace and has 5 sq.m.
The first parts of the Bisanti Palace, one of the most famous Kotor families, were built in the Romanesque style, but further reconstructions, expansions and restorations after devastating earthquakes led to the fact that today the exterior and interiors of the palace are a real architectural mix in which elements can be found various eras and trends. It is in this living history of architecture that the main value of this building lies.
The history of the Byzanti family has been associated with Kotor for several centuries, the surname was first mentioned in the 11th century. She was glorified by numerous navigators, writers, teachers and priests, for example, the poet George Byzanti, as well as an entire episcopal dynasty that ruled the local Catholic Church in 1524-1576 – Tryphon, Luke and Paul Byzanti.
The Bisanti Palace was first built in the 14th century. In 1641, its large-scale reconstruction was carried out, and after the earthquake of 1667 and the subsequent restoration, the appearance of the palace changed again, in particular, the northern wing was completed, on one of the surfaces of the eastern wall of which the date of construction of the building was stamped – 1674. This construction was associated with the name of Nikola Bisanti, a Kotor judge, as evidenced by the family coat of arms on one of the facades with his initials. Later, the palace began to grow to the south and even included in its composition the neighboring church of St. Nicholas, built in the 14th century for Kotor sailors – in its place in the 19th century a new 3-storey building of the palace was erected.
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- Reference ID: 186730
- Published: 23.10.2023
- Updated: 12.01.2024
- Real Estate Ad published by: First Realty
- City: Stari Grad Kotor
- Price: 525,000€
- Square footage: 114m2
Stari Grad Kotor, Kotor, Crna Gora
Kotor is a coastal town in Montenegro located in the Bay of Kotor. The old town with its stunning city walls is under UNESCO protection as a world cultural heritage site. The first memories of Kotor date back to the 168 years BC called Ascrivium, when it was part of the Roman province of Dalmatia. Today's name Kotor was given in the IX century. The number of inhabitants within the walls of the Old Town is about 1300, while the whole municipality has around 23000 inhabitants. Kotor is surrounded by cliffs of Orijen and Lovćen on one side and a beautiful bay on the other. It is considered one of the most magnificent landscapes on the Mediterranean peninsula and many call it the southernmost fjord in Europe. The architecture of the Old Town is under Venetian influence, considering that it belonged to the Venetian Republic from the beginning of the 15th to the end of the 18th century. If you want to feel the spirit of the Middle Ages, you can still find an apartment or suite within the old walls at reasonable prices. Kotor is also known as a city of merchants and famous sailors, and there are many testimonies of its turbulent history kept in the Kotor Museum. In its medieval surroundings, the city is full of luxury restaurants and romantic cafes, and every year various cultural events, carnivals and festivities are held, so this is an unavoidable destination for tourists. It is connected to all coastal cities of Montenegro by the main road that leads along the bay. Tivat Airport is 15 km away. Real estate in Kotor is diverse: some prefer apartments in the narrow streets of the old town, while others choose luxurious villas on the coast. The fact is that buying real estate in Kotor can be a very good investment for rent.