- Fort Vrmac comprises a heavily reinforced stone and concrete structure situated within a ditch, defended by three caponiers, with a single entrance on the north side.
- Fort Vrmac is a leftover fortification from the Austria-Hungary empire.
- Conclusion: Fort Vrmac is certainly one of the best preserved Austro-Hungarian fortifications.
- You’ll pass by Fort Vrmac during your hike, which sits at the top of the switchbacks when approaching Kotor.
- Then we followed them (a red circle with white inside) until we arrived to the fort (pic.1,2,&4).
- This Austro-Hungarian fort was built in 1894-7 and saw action during the First World War, when it was heavily bombarded by the Montenegrins.
- Fort Vrmac (Montenegrin: Tvrđava Vrmac/Тврђава Врмац, German: Werk Vermac) is a former fortification of the Austro-Hungarian Empire located on the...
- Aside from its historical significance, Fort Vrmac also offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Bay of Kotor and the surrounding mountains.
- Walk up to Vrmac from Kotor was enjoyable and well marked on stony path, with some good views over the bay through the trees.