Mamula Fortress Island

In the middle of the XIX century, the Austrian authorities built a small fortress here to protect the entire bay from potential intruders. The construction and later the fortress itself was supervised by the Serbian general, the governor of Dalmatia Lazar Mamula, in whose honor the fortress received its current name. Later the island lost its original name and became known as Mamula.

During the First and Second World Wars, the island was used by the occupying forces as a transit point.

Today the fortress of Mamula is one of the largest and fundamental fortifications on the Adriatic Sea. The monumentality of the structure and the quality with which it was built in its time, the accuracy of forms and excellent functionality allow it to remain one of the most reliable fortresses in its region.

It is not used and is now protected as a cultural monument. However, the island itself is not closed and day trips by boat are quite common. To get here, you need to buy a ticket for a boat departing from Herceg Novi.

The authorities are considering projects to resume the work of the Mamula fortress and create an exclusive tourism zone with all infrastructure on its territory, provided that the original form and monumentality of the structure are preserved.