Risan is the oldest town in the Bay of Kotor. It dates back to the 3rd century BC. Risan was the capital of the Illyrian Queen Teuta, the center of maritime affairs, crafts and trade of the Illyrian state. Traces of prehistoric life can be found in the Risan Bay. This is evidenced by archaeological monuments such as: tumuli (mounds), caves and settlements with traces of ramparts. From the Turkish era, two fortifications remained above Risan, Grkavac and Velenjak. Two sites clearly indicate the life of prehistoric man on the shores of Risan Bay: the cave Spila above Perast and okapina, ie rocks in Lipci. Prehistoric drawings on the rock are the second oldest on the Adriatic coast and testify that the Bay of Kotor was inhabited in the Late Stone Age and Early Bronze Age, 3000 BC (before the Indo-European Illyrians). Risan was named after the Illyrian tribe Rizoniti, who founded it. Risan was known in ancient times as the oldest city in the Bay of Kotor. The first mention of Risan, as a city, can be found in the works of ancient writers ... where they write "that under the invasion of the Romans in 229 BC. the Illyrian queen Teuta and her army took refuge in the fortified town of Rizon, which lies in the Rizon River ”. The whole of today's Bay of Kotor was called Risan Bay. The Risan tower-citadel was the residence of Queen Teuta and King Agron, son of Pleurat, from the tribe of Ardije and one of the most famous Illyrian kings. According to legend, before the Roman invasion, Queen Teuta threw herself off the rock of Gradina, which is still outside Risan and gives the character of the acropolis. how to open the coffers of the Illyrian queen. Roman mosaics from the 3rd century BC Roman mosaics are of great value in the entire complex of Roman creation. Discovered complex (about 790m2) and a Roman villa with five rooms and a figure of Hypnos in a mosaic. Hypnosis originates from Greek mythology. In Roman art, Hypnos was depicted on mosaics and sarcophagi. Mythology says that he twice put to sleep even Zeus, who wanted to throw him into the sea, but found protection in the lap of the night. Hypnosis is conceived as a handsome, winged young man, who forgets with a branch, submerged in the waters of the river. Scientists claim that this is the only mosaic figure of the dream deity in the world. Risan is located in the northernmost part of the Bay of Kotor between the mountains Orjen (1895m) and Lovćen (1749m). The length of the Risan Bay is 4.5 km and the width is 2.9 km. This area has been included in the UNESCO International Committee of World Heritage List in the category of the most valued international rank. Risan belongs to the zone of the Mediterranean current. According to the analysis, the number of days with a temperature above 25 ° C is 124 days and below 0 ° C is 4.3. Two beautiful islands (schools) belong to the Risan Bay in front of Perast, which are a real decoration of the Bay of Kotor. The first is the natural island of St. George, which is mentioned in (XII century). the legend of the unhappy love of Katica and Ante from Perast, a French officer from the time of the French occupation of Boka (1806-1813). The second, about 115m further northwest, is Our Lady of the Rocks, an artificial "sailing island", because it was created by sinking sailing ships, seized Turkish galleys around a cliff began (15th century). Medieval street Gabela (17th century) goods were transported between the coastal port and the continental hinterland. The authentic street cover, made of large river pebbles, is divided diagonally into numerous fields. Stylistic-chronological analyzes of the construction of houses along the Gabela show that the oldest buildings can date from the Baroque period, ie. XVII-XVIII centuries. Ivelić Palace is located in the central zone of Risan, on the east side of the main street Gabela. The palace was built in the 18th century and belonged to the Ivelić family. One of the most important representatives of the family is Count Marko Ivelić (1740-1825). Short description of accommodation units Apartments Popovic Risan - * * * stars Apartments Popović have 4 accommodation units that are made available to users. The apartments are a set of furnished rooms inside the family house. The total capacity of Apartment Popović Risan is (15 beds). Apartments Popović Risan- types of accommodation units 1. (STD) - STUDIO APARTMENT No.1 - (1/2) -two-bed studio apartment of 20 m2; 2. (APT) - APARTMENT no. 1 WITH ONE BEDROOM (1/4) - four-bed apartment-30m2; 3. (APT) - APARTMENT no. 2 WITH ONE BEDROOM - (1/2 + 2) Four-bed apartment - one extra pull-out bed - 35m2; 4. (DPLX) - DUPLEX APARTMENT no. 1 WITH TWO BEDROOMS (1/4 + 1) Five-bed apartment - one extra pull-out bed - 44 m2. In each apartment at the request of the user of the apartment, we offer an extra baby cot, which is not charged -INFANT (INF) - Baby from 0 - 2 years The apartments are made according to the categorization of three stars Total capacity: 4 apartments (15 beds); Duplex apartments for only 8 € per person Apartments for spiritual peace and relaxation; The apartments are 250 m away from the beach; The apartments are located 250 m from the center; The apartments are 50m away from the bakery; The apartments are located 22 km from Tivat Airport, 17 km from Kotor and 27 km from Herceg Novi; Excursions can be organized to: Ostrog shrines; Churches (Austrian fortresses), by boat to the island, by car to the national parks Lovćen, Skadar Lake, Biogradska gora, Prokletije and Durmitor. Secure and lighted parking in front of the family house. Lease owner's recommendation: INTERCONNECTED ROOMS - (APT) - APARTMENT no. 1 WITH ONE BEDROOM AND (APT) - APARTMENT no. 2 WITH ONE BEDROOM Apartments No.1 and No.2 have standard rooms next to each other, with their own front door and bathroom, as well as a door in the hallway that connects them. Recommended for family or friends. In case of renting both apartments, the price is negotiable.
