I spent Good Friday walking along the waterfront of the tiny town of Perast. This picturesque little place in Montenegro has a population of 269 and sixteen churches. Many of them are in ruin or vacated, however, some are still active. As a celebration of Easter, I decided to share some of these old places of worship, as well as the spectacular waterfront view that many say is the prettiest in Montenegro.
Perast was first founded in 1336 as a fishing village. It flourished for centuries under Venetian rule that ended in 1797. Most of the churches are Catholic and were built in the 18th century—the golden age of Perast.
It was a lovely day, made even better by the sweet smell of the Japanese Pittosporum (mock orange) that prevails here in the spring.
Happy Easter to everyone!
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| ISLAND OF ST GEORGE (OFF THE COAST OF PERAST) HOME OF SAINT GEORGE BENEDICTINE MONASTERY (12c) |
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