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Prcanj

town of sea captains

attractions and particularity

UNESCO Natural and Culturo-Historical
region of Kotor

Rich in architectural heritage, numerous baroque palaces, eight churches

Prcanj is located in natural reserve of mountain Vrmac,as well as part of the cultural landscape

The most clener air on the East Adriatic, specialy suitable for nonspecific lung deseases

Prcanj is situated in Boka Kotorska Bay, officially one of the most beautiful in the World

Prcanj flourished during the seventeen and eighteen century due to the very strong naval industry.

 

By the end of the sixteenth century the Venetian Republic government has decided to allocate Prcanj captains great responsibility due to its tremendous skillfulness at the sea, to transport the national Venetian mail on their ships from Venice to Kotor and sometimes to Istanbul. This was the first regular post traffic established in the Adriatics, which came into force in 1625.

 

Most notable peace of sacral architecture in Prcanj is Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, built in baroque style, and due to its unique features was listed under the protection of UNESCO in the territory of  Kotor natural and cultural heritage site.

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