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Kotor Bay

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Contents

4 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Orientation

    Welcome to the Boka Kotorska, commonly known as the Bay of Kotor. Often mistakenly referred to as Europe’s southernmost fjord, it is actually a 'ria'—a submerged river canyon. …

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  2. 2Geology and the Creation of the Ria

    To truly understand the Bay of Kotor, one must look at the deep time of its geological formation. While it looks like a fjord, it lacks the glacial history that defines the fjords of Norway. …

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  3. 3A Crossroads of Empires and Trade

    The Bay of Kotor has always been more than just a beautiful vista; it has been a high-stakes geopolitical prize. Because it is the only significant breach in the formidable wall of the Dinaric Alps, it has served as a primary…

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  4. 4Closing

    As we conclude our transit of the Bay of Kotor, take a moment to absorb the sheer scale of the landscape. It is rare to find a place where the hand of nature and the hand of man have worked in such a long, albeit sometimes…

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What is Kotor Bay?

Kotor Bay is a place with 4 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
TypeActivity
Story sections4
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates42.4500, 18.6000
Last updated
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