Dubrovnik |
So smitten was Lord Byron with Dubrovnik that he eulogised the one-time city-state as the ’Pearl of the Adriatic’. George Bernard Shaw also lavished praise on t…
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Dubrovnik Cathedral
Dubrovnik Cathedral
Dubrovnik's cross-shaped Cathedral was built between the 17th and 18th centuries and dedicated to the Assumption of Our Lady. Inside, explore the lavish treasury, which houses paintings by Old…
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Upcoming Events in Dubrovnik |
 | Dubrovnik Carnival Feb 2010 (annual) Dubrovnik Dubrovnik Carnival dates back to the 14th century and maintains many of the… more... |
 | Julian Rachlin & Friends Chamber Music Festival Aug - Sep 2010 (annual) Rector's Palace Dubrovnik's Rector's Palace hosts a series of six chamber concerts featuring… more... |
| Libertas Film Festival Jun 2010 (annual) Dubrovnik The Libertas Film Festival, held at venues throughout the beautiful, historic city… more... | |
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Nightlife |
In the old town things tend to peter out quite early especially out of season. That said there are numerous bars in the old city, ranging from Bu�a I and Bu�a II, which are a collection of tables on the rocks outside the medieval walls, to the perennially popular Irish Pub, Od Polaca 5. The Stradun is the place to see and be seen sipping a beer or a bijela kava (cafe latte), with Festival Cafe the cream of the crop. Just around the corner under the dome of the cathedral is the stylish Heming…
Sightseeing |
All of the main attractions are conveniently located in the pedestrianised old city, which in itself is the standout attraction, a perfectly preserved baroque city-state. The best way to get acquainted with the city is to climb up on to the solid medieval walls, which protected the Ragusan Republic over the centuries and now provide a bird’s-eye view of its historic buildings for tourists. The main thoroughfare is the Stradun (or Placa) where the Franciscan Monastery is located as well as the gr…
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