Old Bar & Bar Walking Tour

OVERVIEW

Explore the oldest section of Bar that lies a few miles inland and enjoy free time along the lively seaside promenade in the newer part of town. Deserted since the late 19th century, the Old Town – known as Stari Bar – is the largest, most important medieval archaeological site in the Balkans. As you meander about the well-preserved buildings and excavated ruins, you may see Turkish baths, a Roman aqueduct and a stone mosque with a towering minaret. Excavations have unearthed the footprint of a Roman fortress that may date to the 6th century, the time this area was first settled. Nearby, you will find another ancient landmark, an olive tree said to be 2,000 years old. You will notice that one side of it is completely scorched from a near-disastrous lightning strike. Back in the newer section of Bar, you will stroll the lively palm-lined promenade that runs along the sea.

HIGHLIGHTS

• See the medieval landmarks in the Old Town of Bar, a now deserted open-air museum.
• Behold one of Europe’s oldest olive trees, a specimen that may be 2,000 years old.
• Spend free time strolling modern Bar’s seaside promenade and shop if you wish.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.