Dubrovnik is one of the most beautiful cities in Croatia, located in the south of the country, on the Adriatic coast of Dalmatia. This city, founded in the VII century and protected by UNESCO, is a hallmark of Croatia. The medieval fortress, which is in amazing harmony with the surrounding world, with turquoise waves beating at its foot, seems to have grown out of the depths of the sea.
Architecturally, Dubrovnik is divided into two unequal parts: the so-called Old and New Town. The historical core of the city, the Old Town, located within a massive defensive wall, formed its appearance in the XVII century. The Old Town is a well-preserved example of a medieval Mediterranean city and is included in the UNESCO World Treasures List.
In Dubrovnik, you can find many wonderful cultural and architectural monuments, such as the Church of St. Vlach, the Prince’s Palace, Dominican and Franciscan monasteries, fountains by Italian architect Onofrio de La Cavia, the oldest synagogue in Europe, an ethnographic museum and an art gallery.
In Dubrovnik, there are currently quite a few 4-5 hotels with good service. The beaches here alternate – there are platform beaches, pebble beaches, but, however, there is less vegetation here compared to Central Dalmatia. Dubrovnik is currently the most expensive resort in Croatia.
Dubrovnik’s Riviera includes several popular tourist towns such as Cavtat, Plat, Mljina, Slano and Stogn, and lovers of island vacations can go to Kolochep, Lopud, Korcula or Mljet, the latter of which is a national park.
What to do in Dubrovnik
Today, Dubrovnik is a fun and attractive resort city with a vibrant day and nightlife. Cruise ships from all over the world call at its port, its restaurants offer all the variety of the Adriatic’s gifts, and young people who speak all languages gather at the discos on its outskirts.
The cuisine in this region is rich in seafood and meat treats from lamb and mutton, with specialties including oysters and mussels from the bay near the town of Ston, as well as eels from the Neretva River. Southern Dalmatia is also known for its wines from the Pelješac Peninsula, especially such brands as Dingac, Postup, and Posip.
You can have a delicious meal almost everywhere, as Dubrovnik is famous for its restaurants, the most popular of which are Atlas club Nautika, Konavoski dvori, Vila Koruna, Orsan, Komin, Eden, Domino.
Dubrovnik has many bars and several discos. Those who like to walk will find a suitable place to choose from: Burbon Street – a street completely lined with bars; Hamingway – a Cuban-style cocktail bar; Otok; Jazz bar; Gradska kavana – for those who like a relaxed atmosphere; Rock Cafe – well, it’s obvious; discos: “Divinae Follie” – Italian and very loud; “Esperanza” – local and simple; “Latino club” – located near the Old Town and suitable for all ages.
In addition to organized excursions from Dubrovnik, you can visit several interesting places on your own: the picturesque and romantic island of Lokrum; the aquarium, which is located in the old town; the market in the port of Gruc, where you can always buy fresh fruit and homemade wine; a panoramic platform on the top of Mount Srđ, which offers a magnificent view of the city and the islands; the city park; the port of the old town, from which tourist boats go to Cavtat, Platja and Mlina.