The Fortifications of Kotor, Montenegro (© Slavica Stajić/500px)

【February 22 2017】The many fortifications of the coastal city of Kotor start with a settlement built by ancient Greeks. In the 6th and 15th centuries, additions to the defenses atop St. John mountain extended the ramparts, towers, and turrets that are now a major part of Kotor’s identity as a city. Walk up the ramps and stairs that lead from the harbor, where Kampana tower, seen here, stands, and you’re walking through the city’s history. These centuries-old defenses were so effective, the Axis forces were still using them to stave off an Allied invasion here during World War II.Explore breathtaking Gallery from the HuluTrip homepage over the past 5 years..