Our Lady of the Rocks
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Sreeja Gadhiraju
"Our Lady of the Rocks is a small, picturesque island in Montenegro’s Bay of Kotor, near the town of Perast. This man-made islet is home to a beautiful Catholic church and a museum, filled with maritime artifacts and artwork, including an iconic tapestry made by a local woman over decades. According to legend, the island was created by local sailors who dropped stones in the bay after finding an icon of the Virgin Mary there. Today, the island is a beloved pilgrimage site, and visitors can reach it by boat to explore its unique history, art, and serene views of the surrounding bay."
Caitlyn Gordon
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"Our Lady of the Rocks is a unique artificial island in the Adriatic, housing the sole church in Europe built on a man-made island. In 1452, Venetian sailors witnessed the face of the Virgin Mary on a rock emerging from the sea. This sacred rock led to the gradual construction of the island using old shipwrecks laden with stones."
Carli Rasschaert
Available for hire
"The island is a short (and beautiful) 10 minute boat ride from Perast. If you take a tour, the boat ride and tour of the church will be included in your fees. If you plan to visit on your own, you can easily find someone near the docks to pay for the trip to the island, but you may not be able to get a tour of the church."
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