The old town of Kotor is contained within the city walls and a well preserved and restored medieval cityscape with notable buildings including the Cathedral of Saint Tryphon ( built in 1166 ) . Kotor was heavily damaged during the earthquake on April 15 , 1979 , and this prompted the site to be also listed on the Danger List in 1979 when the site was inscribed . After significant rehabilitation within the town , the site was taken off this list in 2003
earthquake on April 15 , 1979
1979 Montenegro earthquake
Natural and Culturo-Historical Region of Kotor