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Risan

Risan is the oldest town in Boka Kotorska, dating back to the 3rd century BC, many legends have been associated with its origins. Watched over by two fortresses on adjacent hills, Risan is renowned for archaeological finds such as the 2nd century mosaic floor depicting Hypnos, the God of Sleep. Nearby is the Orthodox Monastery of Banja, rebuilt in 1720.