Palata Pima (Pima Palace), Kotor

Once hailed as Kotor’s most exquisite palace of the 17th century, this grand abode was once the stately home of the esteemed Pima family, whose members included renowned poets Jerome and Bernard. Despite enduring the ravages of countless earthquakes over the years, the structure rose from the ashes following the catastrophic tremor of 1667 and again after the one in 1979. Today, its main portal proudly showcases the Pima family coat of arms, upheld by two angelic figures.

With a touch of imagination and a squint of the eyes, one can conjure a glimpse of the palace's former splendor. A harmonious blend of Renaissance and Baroque styles, adorned with intricate balconies, the façade's green shutters serve to divert attention from the now weathered exterior. On the ground floor, the Galerija Solidarnosti takes center stage – a museum showcasing artworks by artists and sculptors from former Yugoslavian countries, as well as the United States, Poland, Romania, and beyond.