Venetian Works of Defence between the 16th and 17th centuries: Stato da Terra – Western Stato da Mar
Montenegro UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Venetian Works of Defence between the 16th and 17th centuries: Stato da Terra – Western Stato da Mar is a group of structures or buildings designated as a World Heritage Site. It ranks as the 6th most looked-up sight in Montenegro on English Wikipedia among the 13 sights of the country listed on this site.
Planning a visit
The climate features distinct seasonal changes. June, July, and August are the warmest months, with daily highs reaching 24 °C to 26 °C and lows around 16 °C. Rainfall is frequent in May, which sees about 18 days of rain, and in the autumn months of September and October, which experience about 11 days of rain each. Winter months, specifically January and December, are cold, with temperatures often reaching lows of -3 °C and -1 °C.
The nearest airport is Il Caravaggio International Airport, situated 5 km away. Travel from the capital, Podgorica, covers a distance of 848 km. Nearby locations include Lake Iseo, which is 32 km away. Other nearby sites include the Milan Cathedral at 45 km, Sforza Castle at 46 km, and Santa Maria delle Grazie at 47 km from the Venetian Works of Defence.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 26 °C. The wettest is May, with about 135 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 6 | 8 | 12 | 15 | 20 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 16 | 10 | 7 |
| Average low, °C | -3 | -2 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 3 | -1 |
| Rainfall, mm | 44 | 38 | 64 | 98 | 135 | 104 | 97 | 98 | 119 | 119 | 93 | 67 |
| Rainy days | 7 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 18 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 7 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
