Inside Herceg Novi's hilltop fortresses on a clear afternoon

This is a vertical, eye-level shot of the Kanli Kula fortress in Herceg Novi, Montenegro, taken on a sunny day. The sun is shining brightly from the upper left, casting lens flares through the fronds of a tall palm tree on the left side of the frame. The sky is a vibrant blue, with scattered white clouds and contrails from airplanes. The fortress itself is made of weathered stone, with rough-hewn walls and battlements. A person, wearing a white t-shirt and dark shorts, is visible standing on a staircase within the fortress complex, holding a long stick. Lush green bushes and some pink flowers grow around the base of the fortress. In the background, a body of water, likely the Bay of Kotor, is visible, with rolling hills and mountains forming the distant landscape. The water reflects the blue of the sky, and a town or village can be seen nestled along the coastline. The foreground consists of a stone pathway and wall, leading the eye towards the fortress. The overall scene evokes a sense of history and natural beauty.

A ginger cat is lying on the ground near a fence with large framed pictures. The pictures show aerial views of old stone buildings and fortifications. Behind the fence, a stone wall rises, part of a larger stone structure that appears to be a castle or an old fortress. The sky above is partly cloudy.

A video captures an outdoor amphitheater built into a stone fortification. The amphitheater seating is made of dark wooden benches arranged on tiered stone steps. In the foreground, two individuals are visible walking down the steps. Behind the seating area, the stone walls of the fortification rise, with arched openings and windows. A body of water, likely the sea, is visible in the background, with hills or mountains on the horizon under a sky with scattered clouds. The scene appears to be an open-air venue with a historical architectural style.

A slow-motion drone video descends through a narrow, stone-walled passageway. The path is uneven with stone steps. After descending, the drone moves to reveal the panoramic view of an ancient stone fortress. The fortress is made of rough-hewn stone blocks and features curved walls and parapets. In the background, a tall palm tree stands against a backdrop of distant hills and a bright blue sky with scattered clouds. The sea is visible beyond the hills. The video captures the weathered texture of the stone and the texture of the palm tree leaves against the clear sky.