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Dubrovnik, Croatia - A City of Royalty
by Roy Witman
The Pearl of the Adriatic, Dubrovnik, Croatia, is often frequented by
royalty and is virtually unchanged since its 13th-century completion.
Situated on the coast of the Adriatic Sea, this city has had a
dramatic and cluttered past. Being tossed from one regime to
another, Dubrovnik (formerly called Ragusa) was finally freed after
14 centuries of upheaval.
As part of their military strategy, Dubrovnik constructed a wall to
encompass the city. Surviving years of threats and attacks, the wall
is still standing today and is highly visible to those approaching the
city via cruise ship.
The Wall
According to Princess Cruises, "The town of Ston is surrounded by
one of the longest defensive walls in the world. The stone wall,
over three miles in length, protects the city and ancient salt pans
created during the Dubrovnik Republic in the 12th to 19th
centuries." The wall is of such significance that it has been named a
World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Dubrovnik gained her independence in the early '90s although she
had to endure an attack. On October 1, 1991, the Yugoslav
People's Army began an assault that lasted seven months. At the
end, the walls held, and the country was renamed the Republic of
Croatia.
Excursions
Filled with bay laurel and camphor trees, Dubrovnik has as many
smells as it does sites. The aroma of bay leaves wafts through the
air, leaving fragrant clues as to the types of vegetation found in this
region. Many cruise lines, including Princess Cruises, offer
excursions that include walking tours of the many botanical gardens
in Dubrovnik. In addition to bay leaves, you'll also become familiar
with camphor trees, which have a similar scent to eucalyptus and
menthol.
Additional tours that take you along Croatia's coast and countryside
offer hours of fun. Tour monasteries, historic churches and
museums filled with ancient wonders. You'll also have plenty of
opportunities to sample local seafood (a specialty!), locally grown
figs and other regional delights.
The Gem Among Gems
With customary white buildings with bright red roofs, Dubrovnik has
a panoramic view of sapphire-blue seas backed by lush-green
foliage. The Dubrovnik Summer Festival (held since 1950) celebrates
cultural accomplishments in music and stage, while the Dubrovnik
Film Festival marks achievements on screen. Numerous other
cultural festivals take place throughout the year.
With regal palaces and cathedrals, Dubrovnik boasts some of the
most detailed and breathtaking buildings in the world. One such
site is the Church of St. Ignatius (the stairway and the square in
front are used as venues at the Dubrovnik Summer Festival).
Enormous columns of marbled pink, gray and blue hues stretch
forward toward the sky as if to reach heaven itself.
From its turmoiled past to its bright future, Dubrovnik is a gleaming
jewel in the Adriatic that offers both educational and cultural value
to those who visit.
About the Author
Roy Witman is Vice-President of Cruise Vacation Center at
http://www.cruisevacationcenter.com offering the best deals
including Mediterranean cruises. © 2007, All Rights Reserved
by Roy Witman
The Pearl of the Adriatic, Dubrovnik, Croatia, is often frequented by
royalty and is virtually unchanged since its 13th-century completion.
Situated on the coast of the Adriatic Sea, this city has had a
dramatic and cluttered past. Being tossed from one regime to
another, Dubrovnik (formerly called Ragusa) was finally freed after
14 centuries of upheaval.
As part of their military strategy, Dubrovnik constructed a wall to
encompass the city. Surviving years of threats and attacks, the wall
is still standing today and is highly visible to those approaching the
city via cruise ship.
The Wall
According to Princess Cruises, "The town of Ston is surrounded by
one of the longest defensive walls in the world. The stone wall,
over three miles in length, protects the city and ancient salt pans
created during the Dubrovnik Republic in the 12th to 19th
centuries." The wall is of such significance that it has been named a
World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Dubrovnik gained her independence in the early '90s although she
had to endure an attack. On October 1, 1991, the Yugoslav
People's Army began an assault that lasted seven months. At the
end, the walls held, and the country was renamed the Republic of
Croatia.
Excursions
Filled with bay laurel and camphor trees, Dubrovnik has as many
smells as it does sites. The aroma of bay leaves wafts through the
air, leaving fragrant clues as to the types of vegetation found in this
region. Many cruise lines, including Princess Cruises, offer
excursions that include walking tours of the many botanical gardens
in Dubrovnik. In addition to bay leaves, you'll also become familiar
with camphor trees, which have a similar scent to eucalyptus and
menthol.
Additional tours that take you along Croatia's coast and countryside
offer hours of fun. Tour monasteries, historic churches and
museums filled with ancient wonders. You'll also have plenty of
opportunities to sample local seafood (a specialty!), locally grown
figs and other regional delights.
The Gem Among Gems
With customary white buildings with bright red roofs, Dubrovnik has
a panoramic view of sapphire-blue seas backed by lush-green
foliage. The Dubrovnik Summer Festival (held since 1950) celebrates
cultural accomplishments in music and stage, while the Dubrovnik
Film Festival marks achievements on screen. Numerous other
cultural festivals take place throughout the year.
With regal palaces and cathedrals, Dubrovnik boasts some of the
most detailed and breathtaking buildings in the world. One such
site is the Church of St. Ignatius (the stairway and the square in
front are used as venues at the Dubrovnik Summer Festival).
Enormous columns of marbled pink, gray and blue hues stretch
forward toward the sky as if to reach heaven itself.
From its turmoiled past to its bright future, Dubrovnik is a gleaming
jewel in the Adriatic that offers both educational and cultural value
to those who visit.
About the Author
Roy Witman is Vice-President of Cruise Vacation Center at
http://www.cruisevacationcenter.com offering the best deals
including Mediterranean cruises. © 2007, All Rights Reserved
Dubrovnik Airport
Airport code: DBV
The airport is located approximately
20km (12.5 mi) from Dubrovnik city
center
Airport code: DBV
The airport is located approximately
20km (12.5 mi) from Dubrovnik city
center
Dubrovnik |
Room Lukre: are situated in the heart of Dubrovnik - a two
minutes walk to the entrance to the Old Town (the Western
gates called Pile). From the outside this accommodation has the
appeal of an old stone house and stil offers all modern
commodities since it was redecorated and completely
refurbished a year ago. With an entrance of its own it provides
complete privacy and with its position ensures a breathtaking
view of the open sea, the famous landmarks of the city walls –
the fortress Lovrijenac and the tower Minćeta, as well as the
splendid city walls...
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minutes walk to the entrance to the Old Town (the Western
gates called Pile). From the outside this accommodation has the
appeal of an old stone house and stil offers all modern
commodities since it was redecorated and completely
refurbished a year ago. With an entrance of its own it provides
complete privacy and with its position ensures a breathtaking
view of the open sea, the famous landmarks of the city walls –
the fortress Lovrijenac and the tower Minćeta, as well as the
splendid city walls...
BOOK ONLINE
International country code: 385
Government: Parliamentary Republic
Population Croatia: 4,440,690
Religion:87.8% Catholicism, 4.4%
Orthodox, 1.3% Minorities.
Currency: Kuna HRK
Government: Parliamentary Republic
Population Croatia: 4,440,690
Religion:87.8% Catholicism, 4.4%
Orthodox, 1.3% Minorities.
Currency: Kuna HRK
| Your own appartment in the heart of Dubrovnik from €18.71 |
Welcome to Dubrovnik which is the
most southern city in Croatia. The most
practical way to reach the city is to do so by
air. There are daily flights from Zagreb to
Dubrovnik.
Dubrovnik is a tranquil touristic and cultural
center hosting many musical, art and theater
events year round. The annual Dubrovnik
Summer Festival is a cultural event when keys
of the city are given to artists who entertain
Dubrovnik's population and their guests for the
entire month with live plays, concerts, and
games.
most southern city in Croatia. The most
practical way to reach the city is to do so by
air. There are daily flights from Zagreb to
Dubrovnik.
Dubrovnik is a tranquil touristic and cultural
center hosting many musical, art and theater
events year round. The annual Dubrovnik
Summer Festival is a cultural event when keys
of the city are given to artists who entertain
Dubrovnik's population and their guests for the
entire month with live plays, concerts, and
games.
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