Mirac

Mirac is a settlement in Montenegro, three miles from Kotor. It is part of the Njeguši tribe.

History

Early 17th century

Montenegro was part of the Ottoman Empire, although never conquered by the Ottomans in the Sanjak of Scutari.

It was together with Njeguši and Zalazi commanded by Niko Rajcov, a nobleman of the Montenegrin Njeguši clan. It had 480 men in arms. It was considered the borderland of Old Montenegro. The town was in dispute with neighbouring town Spiljari over property and land.

The settlement is known for that Petar I Petrović-Njegoš met here with French Marshall Auguste de Marmont and discussed here the latest skirmishes between the Montenegrins and Napoleon's army. During this conversation they held at the church Sv. Georgije/Saint George it is known that they have eaten fish.

Coordinates: 42°23′N 18°47′E / 42.383°N 18.783°E / 42.383; 18.783