Dubrovnik (Italian: Ragusa), is a Croatian city on the Adriatic Sea coast positioned at the terminal end of the Isthmus of Dubrovnik. It is one of the most prominent tourist destinations on the Adriatic, a seaport and the center of Dubrovnik-Neretva county. The patron saint of the city is Sveti Vlaho (Saint Blaise), whose statues are seen around the city. He has an importance similar to that of St. Mark the Evangelist to Venice. One of the larger churches in city is named after Saint Blaise. The city boasts of many old buildings, such as the Arboretum Trsteno, the oldest arboretum in the world, dating back to before 1492. Also, the third oldest European pharmacy is located in the city, which dates back to 1317 (and is the only one still in operation today). It is located at Little Brothers monastery in Dubrovnik. Stradun or Placa (Stradone or Corso) is the main street of Dubrovnik, Croatia. The limestone-paved pedestrian street runs some 300 metres through the Old Town, the historic part of the city surrounded by the Walls of Dubrovnik Dubrovački trubaduri – Ulicama moga grada.
dubrovnik.inyourpocket.com Stradun is the unofficial name for Dubrovnik’s main street Placa that joins the two main entrances to the Old Town at Ploče in the east and Pile in the west. The name comes from the Italian “strada”, meaning “street”. With its shining limestone flags and the uniform baroque buildings that line it, it is itself one of the best known sights of Dubrovnik. It’s the place people bump into and chat with friends on their daily business, and dress up for a stroll in the evening or at coffee time. For more on Dubrovnik and Croatia check out Dubrovnik In Your Pocket http
dubrovnik.inyourpocket.com On the extreme east of the Prijeko strip, this little restaurant stands out from its neighbours for its family-runatmosphere and homestyle cooking – that’s why you’ll often find the locals lunching here and In Your Pocket founder Matthias Lüfkens. For more on Dubrovnik and Croatia check out Dubrovnik In Your Pocket http
A TripAdvisor™ TripWow slideshow of a travel blog to Dubrovnik, Croatia by TravelPod blogger Walnutrij titled “Circumambulation” Walnutrij’s travel blog entry: “Tuesday I have now circumambulated old town Dubrovnik. By 10 am, I was at the top of the first stairs. Whew. I spent about an hour and 15 minutes walking the circuit, which also included more ups and downs than I had realized. It was amazing. Every few feet was another picture postcard view. . .of the town below, of the sea, of the fortifications. What a treasure that the wall has endured. To make it more perfect, there was perfect sun and blue skies. Couldn’t have asked for anything better. Not too crowded (they said to get there in the morning), just me and lots of Japanese and a smattering of English. Occasionally there was a bit of shade to rest in, leaning against the wall. And also occasionally there was a souvenir shop or juice bar (with blessed shade). It was a great experience and gave me a wonderful picture of the old city and its place on the coast. My water ran out just about the time the juice bars ran out. So between sun and dehydration, I was lightheaded by the time I climbed down. So filled my bottle at the old Onofrio fountain and drank a liter of water before I could motivate myself to move again. The mini-disaster of the day was that my beloved travel purse broke. I followed directions to a shoe repair shop, but when I found the right area, I was told the guy died a year ago. Doesn’t help, does …
A TripAdvisor™ TripWow slideshow of a travel blog to Dubrovnik, Croatia by TravelPod blogger Willietanner titled “Hiking, swimming, and walking the walls” Willietanner’s travel blog entry: “Where we left off before, the 22 hour ferry ride from Rijeka to Dubrovnik was just amazing. Far too many photos of little remote islands and lonely lighthouses in the middle of the Adriatic. Some of these photos are in the last entry, but a few more pop up here. Today, Jim’s and my unfortunate propensity to reach the highest point of each city we visit prevailed once again to our sensibility and we found ourselves climbing the ridiculously steep switchbacks that led to the peak of Mt. Srd at 9:30 am with the sun already high in the sky. Our stick-to-it-iveness paid off and we were met with stunning views (save for the monstrous cruise ships) of the Old Town of Dubrovnik and the distant Elaphite Islands. Even more breathtaking, however, were the vistas off to the east of Bosnia. Fort Imperiale, an old Napoleonic fort positioned at the peak of Mt. Srd, was at one point a discotec with funicular access and all but during the 1990s it was again used for its original purposes by Croatian forces when Dubrovnik came under attack. It looked worse for the wear. Disco really is dead. We left the mountain top and directed our attentions to the clear blue waters of Banje Beach- our afternoon diversion. Later, we returned to the Old Town and walked the walls and took about one million pictures …
A TripAdvisor™ TripWow slideshow of a travel blog to Dubrovnik, Croatia by TravelPod blogger Guykb titled “Another brick in the wall” Guykb’s travel blog entry: “We woke up to yet another lovely day but as part of our commitment to the art of slow travel Jess and I stayed in bed. Jess dozed while I finished the spy thriller that I had been reading. The girls were occupied with their puzzle. We didn’t make it out until late morning and decided that it was a perfect day for a walk of the city walls. Because by now it was lunchtime and we figured that the wall walk would take a couple of hours we decided to get some lunch first. Something quick and easy would be perfect so sandwiches it was. Sandwiches here are a bit different to what we are used to in Australia. They are actually more like large rolls with hot filling. Delicious but by Croatian standards fairly pricey. Nevertheless it was an ideal choice because we were underway in no time. We bought our tickets to gain entry to the walls. You need to enter through a couple of identified places and then climb a lot of stairs until you reach the top. Entry was 50 kuna () for adults and 20 kuna for kids. At the top the view is magnificent. You can see the clear blue water that surrounds the city walls, you can see how the old town is laid out and you can see out to distant islands. You can also see the patchwork roof tiles of many of the buildings of Dubrovnik Old Town, a result of the Serbian shelling and the inability to …
A TripAdvisor™ TripWow slideshow of a travel blog to Dubrovnik, Croatia by TravelPod blogger Coolyback titled “Croatia” Coolyback’s travel blog entry: “After a wonderful time in Como it was time to begin our Croatian odyssey. Little did we know at this stage, but the cupboard like cabin on the overnight ferry was to set the scene for more dodgy rooms in Croatia.We arrived in Split early to to sunny skys over a beautiful marble, limestone and terracotta Adriatic city – but a day that was to reach 35 degrees plus. No problem finding a room in Croatia, they come to you in the form of townsfolk crowding around ferry and bus terminals asking (hassling) you about their rooms. But like lots of things in this tourist ill country, what they offer in their conveniently broken english, is not always what you get. More on that later. Split as I mentioned is a beautiful town, like most of the Mediterranian walled towns, the streets are car free pedestrian malls with ancient buildings in narrow lanes, food markets, cafes and full of history that most Aussies find difficult to comprehend. Split deserves more time but the heat was oppressive so after one night we headed for the Island of Hvar. Now this place like many of the islands in the Dalmation coast is a real jewel. The water is clearer that any well kept swimming pool and a colour that is absolutely stunning. The town centres on a harbour that houses the yachts of the rich and famous, harbourside resturants and stunning pebble …
A TripAdvisor™ TripWow slideshow of a travel blog to Dubrovnik, Croatia by TravelPod blogger Jord****varo titled “Dubrovnik and the walls” Jord****varo’s travel blog entry: “Today we went on a guided tour to Dubrovnik. It was a long tiring trip the only thing worth while was looking at the scenery around us. {we made a pit stop on the way to and from Dubrovnik}. Once we arrived in Dubrovnik our tour guide took us around Dubrovnik she showed us the church, famous paintings etc she also gave us interesting information on the town and it’s history. After she had taken us for our tour she gave us 3 hours worth of free time to do whatever we wanted to do before the bus left so we had lunch and Mum, Lex, Nana and Dida went on a boat tour around Dubrovnik while me and Dad went on the walls of Dubrovnik at the days end we finally hopped back on the bus ready for another exciting day.” Read and see more at: www.travelpod.com Photos from this trip: 1. “Dubrovnik walls” 2. “Dubrovmik city” 3. “Me and Dad on the walls” 4. “View of the city” 5. “Wall leading out to the Adriatic sea” 6. “Old Dubrovnik” 7. “Dubrovnik harbour” 8. “The bell tower” 9. “Protector of Dubrovnik” 10. “Dubrovnik main square” 11. “Plitvice lakes” See this TripWow and more at tripwow.tripadvisor.com
dubrovnik.inyourpocket.com Almost two kilometers in length, Dubrovnik’s city walls are among the best preserved and most attractive on this planet, and a walk along them is an absolute must. The defenses were built between the 8th and the 16th century. The fact that on the land side they are almost 6m thick in places shows their primary purpose as defense against attack from the mountainous hinterland — the Ottoman Empire, for example, lay just a few kilometers inland. The walls were strengthened by myriad towers and bastions, and were never breached — the Republic of Dubrovnik only fell after Napoleon’s armies were invited in on condition that they would respect its independence. Two further fortresses, Revelin to the east and Lovrijenac, on a headland just west of the Old Town, provided additional strategic defense. Revelin is a venue for concerts during the Dubrovnik Summer Festival. Lovrijenac is one of the most atmospheric venues of the festival, with traditional performances of Hamlet taking place under the stars. Your ticket to the city walls includes entrance to Lovrijenac, and its well worth visiting. It was for some time used as a prison, and is surrounded by delightful parkland with some of the best views of the city, a great picnic spot. For more on Dubrovnik and Croatia check out Dubrovnik In Your Pocket http
