The Venetians expanded a fortress already ancient when they arrived in 1420. You are climbing walls older than their rule. San Giovanni Fortress rises 260 meters from Kotor’s Old Town — 1,350 steps built into the wall system, the staircase is the fortress. Go before 9am. The upper two-thirds have zero shade and by 10am this path is dangerously hot. Wear real shoes — uneven ground, loose rocks. The bay spreads below you, cruise ships look like toys. Here’s what you need to know before you climb: • Entry is €15 cash, gates open at 7am — go early and beat the heat. • The Church of Our Lady of Remedy sits around step 650, the halfway pause point. • The view at the top is the best in Montenegro. Nothing else comes close. This is the best activity in Kotor. Go. Save this before your Montenegro trip and share it with whoever is going. ⛰️ #kotor #montenegro #sangiovannifortress #visitmontenegro #kotormontenegro