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Dubrovnik is nicknamed “Pearl of the Adriatic” and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Dubrovnik is one of the most beautiful cities on the Croatian coast. Dubrovnik, its tourism oriented region and its old, ancient culture. Apart for rich history and culture, our city is abundant with places for tranquil rest and wild fun, perfect for camping and excursions.
The walls of Dubrovnik girdle a perfectly preserved complex of public and private, sacral and secular buildings representing all periods of the city’s history, beginning with its founding in the 7th century. Today they stand proudly with five bastions, three round towers and 12 square towers, and provide a popular diversion for visitors wishing to explore their 1,940m length.
The old town was completed in the 13th century. Dubrovnik managed to preserve its beautiful Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque churches, monasteries, palaces and fountains. Tall ramparts surround it and there are only two entrances to the old town, the city’s promenade. One of the greatest pleasures for many visitors is to have a drink in one of the nearby cafes and watch the world go by. There you can have a good time, enjoy good music, friendly atmosphere, and good drinks without getting ripped off. Here are a couple of them: Caffe Bar Rio, Galleria, Trokadero. When you enter the old town, you will find the Onofrio Fountain, built in 1438. On the right is the Franciscan Monastery, with one of the oldest functioning pharmacies in Europe, in operation since 1391. At the other entrance, you will find the locals’ favourite meeting place, the Orlando Column, with the nearby Sponza Place and the baroque church of St. Blaise. Particular mention should be made of the city’s main street, Stradun, the Prince’s Palace, the church of St Vlaho, the Cathedral, three large monasteries, the Custom’s Office and the City Hall.
Opposite the palace through a narrow street is a square, Gunduliceva Poljana. In the same square is the Jesuit Monastery from the early 18th century. From here you can head for the little old town port and visit the city walls, built between the 13th and the 16th centuries.
Today, Dubrovnik is a very lively city, with many things to do, both at day and night times. The coast nearby offers all sorts of activities and the town has many restaurants, bars and nightclubs. If you are visiting in the summer, do not miss the Dubrovnik Summer Festival, with music, theatre and dance. The Dubrovnik International Film Festival also runs for several days at the beginning of October.
See you in Croatia, Dubrovnik !