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TIVAT - TEODO
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-On the coast you can see a beautiful and fertile village of Tivat, inhabited by respectable people because of mild air and abundance of resources. The wine that they make is very delicious and such is olive oil that they make plenty of. Due to mild climate they grow a lot of excellent fruit of all kinds.
-All gardens and estates of noblemen from Kotor are there and they put great effort into making their income there. You can see three or four very fashionable palaces with gardens like those in Italy with cypress tree, jasmine, rosemary, roses of all kinds with several small fortresses and towers made for defense...
When the Turks who sail up the coast attack them, they withdraw inside
-Teudo or Theda is a kind of wood that they get from wild pine tree, which fishermen use to make light in the night. This valley that is joy, light and shine of all others in this bay got its name after it.
-According to some other sources, name Tivat comes from the name of old Ilyric queen Teute, whose residence was in Risan and summer residence between the church of St Roco in Donja Lastva and Seljanovo.
-The name could also come from the names of old Christian saints: Sanctus Theodulus, Theodocius or Theodotus.
-Besides popular name Theudo, there is also a Latin expression Latus Tiuveti from 16th century.
-Finally the name could originate from Celtic word "touto" which means town.
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Tivat - na razmeđu vjekova (Centar za kulturu Tivat)
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Archeological discoveries in modern times show that this area was inhabited in prehistoric times.
Many locations show that there were old Roman and Greek settlements where today Tivat is.
Tombs and tombstones from Roman period were discovered in Lastva and Opatovo.
-Rapid development of Tivat started in second half of 19th century when Austrian empire built a maritime arsenal for its fleet. Still the town shaped itself by developing industry of small capacity. The period between two world wars was marked with syndicate activity in Racica, Krtoli and Arsenal. In the beginning of 1918, here in Tivat Bay there was an uprising of sailors against mighty and large Austrian empire. With great approval and support, people from this area and workers of arsenal followed the revolutionary actions of the sailors. This upraising wrote the name of Tivat into our history with golden letters.
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-Tivat is located in the central part of Boka bay, in the foot of Vrmac hill (710m) on the north-east side. There are high mountains in the back – Pestingrad (1100) and Lovcen (1749). Southwards there is a vast and fertile field with a modern airport built on it. Peninsula Lustica, covered with olive trees, is on the west. The winding bay with a stunning view captures every visitor from the north-west.
-Tivat is an area with extraordinary natural beauty. Its geographical position, climate and natural beauty make it a very attractive tourist destination. Boka was described and celebrated in verse by many poets, writers and scientists: Vuk Karadžić, Ljubomir Nenadović, Njegoš, Matavulj, Laza Kostić, Šantić, Jovan Cvijić and many others. Boka has captured many writers of travels from England, Germany and France, among them: Padget, Lamb, Fraser, Gilles Verne, and Pierre Loti.
American Boyd said:” God made the world in six days, and on the seventh day he took his time and created this fjord under Lovcen”
-With its mild Mediterranean climate, evergreen and rich flora, many sunny days and calm sea in the bay, Tivat is equally suitable for summer and winter holidays.
-Tivat has about 14,000 inhabitants. It is 19 kilometers away from Herceg Novi, 17 km away from Kotor, 23 kilometers away from Budva, 80 kilometers from Dubrovnik and 90 kilometers from Podgorica. From geomorphologic point of view municipality of Tivat is composed of three areas: Vrmac hill with peaks Velji Vrh (710m) and Popova glava (584m). Water activity formed capes Seljanovo, Pakovo and Racica.
-The second area is Tivat field, flattened by water activity. The third area is Krtoli with islands – Island of Flowers, St Marco, and Lady of Mercy which is turned to Topljansko-Novski bay on the north-west and to Grbalj area on the south-east.
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Municipality of Tivat |
Center of Tivat |
Taken from www.tivat.com
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-Geographical position has formed specific climate of the area. This type of climate has Mediterranean features and is characterized by mild and rainy winters, dry and warm summers with plenty of sun and calm weather.
-The location inside the bay protects it from the winds of the open sea and Vrmac hill hides it from cold air from the north and east (Orjen and Lovcen mountains) creating a specific climate with dominant Mediterranean features, plenty of sun, modest amount of rain and small influence of south and north winds. Windy weather takes up about 50.5% of the year and calm weather 49.5%. Dominant wind is from the south-west in the morning and north-west in the afternoon. Beside them there is a dominance of winds from south, north-east and north. These influences are present more in the town coastal area and less in Tivat field where the weather is calmer, which suits the air traffic. The third climatic type is in Krtoli area and it’s characterized with less rain and south-west wind which is convenient for tourism.
-Specific geomorphologic situation had influence on water disposition in Tivat area. There is more rain in higher area (Vrmac hill as well as mountain Lovcen and limestone terrain determined water flow. Tivat hill receives most water (The Gradiosnica, The Siroka River, Ljesnica brook and Koluzinja brook. Southwest side of Vrmac hill is rich with brooks that are formed periodically, like Plavda, Rosino, Cesljar and Toplis.
-Mild climate is suitable for diverse flora. A lot of ground, covered with olives, pine wood, Mediterranean and sub-tropical plants and trees makes staying here pleasant. Excursions, sports, and various cultural events and festivals make it even better.
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-Big town park and the small park in the centre of the town make Tivat a typical town of Mediterranean coast. The park itself was built from the custom that said:” before he gets married, every seaman must plant a tree”. Town park of Tivat is one of the most beautiful and largest in Boka Kotorska, with various trees that our seamen brought from all over the world. A curiosity is two trees of eukarija, unique on the Balkans.
-With its central town position the park benefits the ecology and tourism of the town and protects the health of its citizens. The little park in the very centre of the town is very attractive for children play and as a place to rest in for adults. It has many visitors from the youngest to the oldest.
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-The coast of Tivat starts from defile Verige and ferry point of Lepetane, then Opatovo, Donja Lastva, Seljanovo, and Arsenal. Between capes Pakovo and Fusovo, there is marina Kalimanj. Behind them there is the cove Racica and seaside resort Zupa, Kukuljina settlement Tivat airport, beach Kalardovo and peninsula Prevlaka of Tivat and Island of Flowers. After it come Solila bay and the coast of Djurasevici in Krtoli and the coast leads to tourist resort Krasici, peninsula Lustica and to the open sea. The best known tourist resort here is bay Plavi Horizonti.
-Long and beautiful coast mostly facing Tivat part of Boka bay and less the open sea, with large continental part and many places along it is a favorable ambient for tourism development.
-Numerous natural and built beaches can be found along Tivat bay coast starting with Lepetani, Verige, Opatovo, Donja Lastva, Seljanovo, Mimoza beach, city beach, Belane beach, Zupa, Župa, Bonići, Kalardovo, Island of Flowers, island St.Marc, beach on Djurasevici coast, Kaludjerovina, Kakrc, Bjelila, Krašici, Rose, Žanjice, "Arza", Oblatno and Blue Horizon. Tidy beaches with accommodation and infrastructure, close to the airport, with growing capacities and amenities are an excellent opportunity for development of tourism in Tivat.
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