One of the true gems of the Mediterranean world is the little town of Kotor lying at the head of a ten-mile-long fjord system flanked by huge peaks rising over 4,000 feet above the waters.  Lying deep in its mountain fastness, Kotor positively exudes magic, even in the wake of ever-increasing numbers of tourists and development threatening to divest the enchantment.  Hidden amongst the cliffs and peaks the bays and fjords lie 83 forts around Cattaro erected during the 19^th century by the military of the Austrian empire.  Their role, to both defend the Bocce di Cattaro – Bay of Kotor – from sea and land attack.