One of the most famous and interesting sights of Montenegro - Kanli Kula fortress, whose name translates from Turkish as "bloody tower". It is located in the old town of Herceg Novi, in its northern part.

This powerful facility (more than 85 meters above sea level) serves as an excellent protection for the medieval city from outside enemies and also serves as a prison, and thus got its name. Some of the inscriptions on the stone walls, the prisoner of the Bloody Tower, survived.

It is believed that the construction of the fortress by the Turks began in the mid-16th century, although the first found of her records from the 17th century. Calling a specific time and date of construction of the facilities or rather is not yet possible. For centuries, the appearance of a fortress changed several times due to serious restorations and reconstructions.

The huge courtyard of the fortress Kanli Kula in 1966 turned into a summer amphitheater because of its extensive renovation. Today the scene is the most original and largest of the summer open areas on the Adriatic coast. The maximum number of viewers that can seat amphitheater - 15 thousand. Although the seats are all 1000. Natural decorations that create the ancient walls of the fortress, contribute to the organization of a medieval theatrical performances on the stage.

Bloody Tower is a popular attraction for tourists who have the opportunity to wander around the city walls and admire them with views of the city and its environs.