Crkva Svetog Nikole (Church of St. Nicholas), Kotor

The Church of Saint Nicholas was consecrated in 1909, replacing an earlier 17th-century Orthodox church that was destroyed in a fire on Christmas Eve in 1896. Its commanding appearance is defined by two tall bell towers, topped with black domes and gilded crosses, which were donated by Imperial Russia, reflecting close Orthodox ties at the time.

The church was designed by Ćiril Iveković, a well-known Croatian architectural engineer and conservationist active across the Adriatic region, from Zadar to Kotor. His work included churches, rectories, and public buildings, and he also played an important role in heritage preservation.

Architecturally, the church follows a Neo-Byzantine style, its interior being dominated by a richly carved iconostasis completed in 1908, along with an extensive collection of icons. Among them is a revered copy of the Icon of the Holy Mother of God Three-handed. The church also preserves religious books, liturgical objects, and artworks donated by prominent families from Kotor and the surrounding region.

Today, Saint Nicholas is the main Orthodox church in Kotor and the only one in the Old Town where daily liturgies are held. The flag of the Serbian Orthodox Church is typically displayed on the facade, marking its active role in the city’s religious life.