Church of St. Mark
Church of St. Mark in Perast is a compact but striking Baroque landmark that reflects the town’s centuries‑long ties to the Adriatic maritime republics. Built in 1760 as the burial church of Perast’s noble families, it stands out with its finely carved façade, where stone reliefs of saints and heraldic emblems hint at the wealth and pride of the town’s seafaring elite. Inside, the church is modest yet full of character. The main altar, crafted from local stone, is framed by elegant Corinthian columns and a sculpted depiction of St. Mark with his lion—an unmistakable nod to Venetian influence. Several side altars display paintings attributed to local Baroque masters, and although small, the interior preserves a quiet, almost intimate atmosphere. One of the most interesting details is the collection of carved tombstones embedded in the floor, each marking the resting place of prominent Perast families. Together, they form a subtle historical record of the town’s golden age.
Perast Montenegro
The Church of St. Mark in Perast is located in the heart of the old town of Perast, one of the most beautiful little towns on the Montenegrin coast. Its address is simply Stari Grad, Perast, Municipality of Kotor, Montenegro. You will find it right in the center, just a few steps off the main waterfront promenade and surrounded by the old stone houses that make Perast so charming. This is a perfect starting point for exploring. Perast is very small, so everything is within a short walk. Right nearby you have the famous St. Nicholas Church with its tall bell tower, which is the symbol of the town. Just a few houses away is the Museum of the Town of Perast, located in the historic Bujovic Palace, one of the most beautiful baroque palaces on the entire Adriatic. The whole waterfront is lined with old palaces of sea captains, like Zmajevic Palace, Viskovic Palace and Smekja Palace, which you can admire while strolling. And of course, from the pier just in front of the church you can take a boat to the two most famous attractions of the bay - the man-made island Our Lady of the Rocks with its church and museum, and the nearby St. George Island with its old monastery.
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