Perast

is situated opposite the Verige strait, on a foothill of the mount Kason. The remains found in the cave Spila, near Perast, testify to the early human presence on this territory. The town had been named after the Ilirian tribe Pirusta and had a very rich history.
This small baroque city was at its peak in the 17th and the 18th century. At that time, Perast had a merchant fleet of around 100 ships.

Two small picturesque islands are placed in front of Perast– the island of St. George (Sv. Djordje), which is the natural one, and the artificial island of Madonna of Skrpjela (Our Lady of the rocks).

On the island of St. George there is a small church, erected in 17th century and an old cemetery where most of the seafarer from Perast were buried.

The island of Madonna of Skrpjela has been artificially built by piling stones over a sea rock. The church had been erected in 1630 and contains a large collection of silver plates with relief showing the development of sea faring life in Boka. The interior of the church is decorated with 68 paintings by Tripo Kokolja, one of the most famous baroque painters, originally from Perast. On the right altar there is a painting of St. Roko, the artwork of Italian painter Tiepolo.

The edifice connected to the church contains a small museum with magnificent collection of paintings.

There are also several beautiful mansions in Perast that belonged to ancient local families.

Mansion of family Viskovic, erected in the 18th century.
Mansion of family Zmajevic, erected in the 17th century, built in renaissance style.
Mansion of family Smekja, erected in the 18th century.
Mansion of family Bujovic, the most beautiful example of baroque architecture in Boka, erected in the 17th century. Today, the mansion hosts the city museum with a very rich collection of documents, paintings and objects related to the naval history of this town.
Mansion of family Balovic,erected in the 18th century.
St.Nichola’s Church is located in the main town square. I was founded in the 17th century.
The church of St. Ana is placed on the hill above Perast.
The church of St. Antun was built in the 17th century, together with the monastery.
The church of St.Ivan the Baptist was built in the 16th century.