St Tryphon's Day & the Winter Carnival
About
Kotor's patron saint is honoured on 3 February with a solemn feast and the Boka Navy's centuries-old Kolo circle dance outside St Tryphon Cathedral, woven into the masks and parades of the town's winter carnival.
Highlights
- The feast of St Tryphon (Sveti Tripun), Kotor's patron since 809, centred on the 1166 cathedral.
- The Boka Navy (Bokeljska mornarica) performs its ceremonial Kolo circle dance in historic costume.
- Held alongside the winter carnival, with masked parades through the walled town.
Practical tips
- Arrive early for a spot near the cathedral; the squares fill for the Kolo.
- February in Kotor is cool and often wet — bring a warm, waterproof layer.
- Confirm the exact carnival programme with the Tourism Organisation closer to the date.
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