Tourists explore historic stone courtyard with church and fortress walls in Budva Old Town, Montenegro
Visitors walk through the stone-paved courtyard of Budva's Old Town on September 5, 2017, with the Church of Santa Maria in Punta and medieval fortress walls visible under a partly cloudy sky.
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Budva's Old Town stands as a testament to centuries of Mediterranean history, where Venetian architecture meets Montenegrin coastal culture. The stone courtyard buzzes with international tourists exploring the narrow passages between ancient buildings.
The Church of Santa Maria in Punta, dating from 840 AD, anchors the scene with its distinctive bell tower rising above terracotta rooftops. Medieval fortress walls loom nearby, once defending against Ottoman invasions.
Palm trees sway in the Adriatic breeze, framing amphitheater-style seating where cultural events unfold against the backdrop of one of the Adriatic's best-preserved old towns.
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