One of two islands in front of Perast that captures your eyes is the island of St. George. A natural islet, surrounded by a defense wall and decorated with beautiful Cyprus trees is closed to visitors. In the 12th century, it was a Benedictine abbey; in the 17th, it was looted by Turks.
The church was damaged in a big earthquake in the 17th century, and after the renovation, it got its present-day appearance. This island's role in the history of Perast makes this extraordinary-looking complex highly engrossing and unique.
The most prominent townsmen were buried in its old cemetery, including the “Romeo and Juliette” of Perast. Due to numerous legends and life histories going about the place, it earned the name “Dead Captain’s Island”. It is thought that the famous Swiss artist A. Böcklin found inspiration on this island for his famous painting The Isle of the Dead.
