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Dubrovnik, Croatia

Dubrovonik, Croatia

History unfolds as you walk along the ancient walls of Old Town Dubrovnik, an architectural wonder that has enchanted visitors for centuries. Completed in the 13th century it is virtually unchanged to the present day. Stroll through the streets to the Stradun, the city's promenade, and visit the Franciscan Monastery, the 15th century Rector’s Palace, and other monuments. A place of moderate Mediterranean climate and beautiful landscapes truly confirms the famous quote by Irish writer Bernard Shaw: "Those who seek heaven on Earth must come to Dubrovnik".

Average temperature is September is high 70’s for highs and low 70’s for lows.

Below is a short overview of Dubrovnik, Croatia. For more detailed information click on the link below which includes the history of Dubrovnik, maps and some of the sites you may want to visit. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dubrovnik

General Information

Dubrovnik is situated in the very south of Croatia at the edge of the Adriatic Sea. It is a port by the Dalmatian coast, set in front of a picturesque hillside, with bays, beaches, steep cliffs and dense woodland areas. Dubrovnik's impressive medieval architecture and its beautiful Mediterranean landscape has been extensively restored since suffering during the Balkan hostilities of the 1990s.The city's style and architecture is strongly rooted in its historical Venetian and, to a lesser extent, Turkish influence. The most attractive section of Dubrovnik is the old city, Stari Grad, lined with cobbled streets, fountains, museums and churches. The main division between the two sections of the old city is called 'stradun', a word of Venetian origin. The largely intact city wall, some of which was built 700 years ago, is one of the finest examples of its kind in the world. The importance of religion in the city's past and present culture is reflected in a number of impressive Franciscan and Dominican convents and churches.

Places to visit

The old city of Dubrovnik and the walls that surround it have been designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Portions of the wall date back to the 13th century. The ramparts are intact and encircle the old city with a circumference of more than 1.5 miles. Take a walking tour along its length for a spectacular view of the city it surrounds.  

The Franciscan Monastery built in the Romanesque-Gothic style it is considered to be an architectural masterpiece. Inside the monastery is the Old Pharmacy which opened its doors in 1317, making it the oldest still operating pharmacy in all of Europe. The inventories, ceramics, bowls, laboratory equipment and ancient medical texts are kept in the Franciscan Monastery Museum. The Onofrio Fountain, built in 1438 is on the right of the Monastery.

The Rectors' Palace dates back to the 15th-century and was once the seat of Dubrovnik's Republic government. Today, the palace is a museum with furnished rooms, Baroque paintings, and historical exhibits that will give you a taste of how the ruling class and the aristocracy used to live in Dubrovnik.

Local Currency  

The Kuna (HRK) is the official currency of Croatia. Banks are the only place you can change Kuna back into hard currency. You can get a cash advance on your credit card at banks throughout the country, though Visa® credit cards are not accepted by all banks.  

Costa offers group excursions. For those interested click on the link below and enter Eastern Mediterranean as destination, Croatia as country and then Dubrovnik as port of call.

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