Roman Mosaics in Risan
and Lipci
History and activities on water
Depending on your point of departure, we are heading straight to the Lipci rock. Upon arrival, we are taking ten minutes of easy walk into the rocks, trees and Mediterranean vegetation.
Depending on your point of departure, we are heading straight to the Lipci rock. Upon arrival, we are taking ten minutes of easy walk into the rocks, trees and Mediterranean vegetation.
“The Lipci Rock is located in the middle of a naturally formed “amphitheatre” above the village of Lipci, on the northern side of the Risan Bay in the Kotor municipality. This is an archaeological cultural monument of the second category, and it contains prehistoric Iron age drawings showing deer hunting scenes, a symbolic sign of the rising Sun, as well as some other symbols.
After Lipci, we are continuing our journey to the Roman mosaics in Risan. “The earliest mention of Rhizon dates back to the 4th century BCE, as the main fortress in the Illyrian state where Queen Teuta took refuge during the Illyrian Wars. The degree of Hellenization was very high. In Roman times, Rhizinium is documented as an oppidum civium Romanorum, and the most prosperous time for Roman Rhizinium came during the 1st and 2nd centuries, when huge villas were made in the area and the city had 10,000 inhabitants. Five mosaics are the most valuable remains of that period – not only for Risan but also for Montenegro.” (Read More)
On our half way we are stopping at the island for a half hour break. You are welcome to visit the local museum. „Our Lady of the Rock – The church of Our Lady of the Rock also possesses a museum with rich collection of stone monuments. Of special interest are the following: a relief worked in Carara marble depicting the scene of Annunciation by Venetian sculptor Giovanni Bonaca: votive paintings of ships; and a famous embroidered icon of the Virgin, a votive gift from 1828, of Jacinta Kunic from Perast who sewed her own hair on the heads of the Virgin and child. Also valuable is a small collection of tools and weapons, reminding us of a past when the sanctuary had to be defended.” (More about Museum of Perast). From the island we are heading to Perast. Sometimes my wife will be onboard and offer you a free guided tour. After half an hour, we are heading back.
On our way back we are stopping for swimming in the middle of the bay where the water is pristine, thanks to many springs with fresh water flowing from mountains to the sea.
On our half way we are stopping at the island for a half hour break. You are welcome to visit the local museum. „Our Lady of the Rock – The church of Our Lady of the Rock also possesses a museum with rich collection of stone monuments. Of special interest are the following: a relief worked in Carara marble depicting the scene of Annunciation by Venetian sculptor Giovanni Bonaca: votive paintings of ships; and a famous embroidered icon of the Virgin, a votive gift from 1828, of Jacinta Kunic from Perast who sewed her own hair on the heads of the Virgin and child. Also valuable is a small collection of tools and weapons, reminding us of a past when the sanctuary had to be defended.” (More about Museum of Perast). From the island we are heading to Perast. Sometimes my wife will be onboard and offer you a free guided tour. After half an hour, we are heading back.
On our way back we are stopping for swimming in the middle of the bay where the water is pristine, thanks to many springs with fresh water flowing from mountains to the sea.
Duration: cca. 5 h
Tour Price: 50 EUR/hour
Max: 12 people
We can pick you up at the dock in front of your hotel/apartment, or meet you at our usual mooring spot.
Free drinks included (water, juice and rakija).
Duration: cca. 5 h
Tour Price: 50 EUR/hour
Max: 12 people
We can pick you up at the dock in front of your hotel/apartment, or meet you at our usual mooring spot.
Free drinks included (water, juice and rakija).
