One of the old walled town in the most southern part of Croatia, it is a port of antiquity in the Adriatic Sea Coast located at the end of the Isthmus of Dubrovnik. UNESCO recognizes this place as site of World Cultural Heritage.
The name of this picturesque town was derived from the word “Dubrava”, a Slavic word which means forest in English. English used to call it Ragusa but in for Latin, Italian and Dalmatian, it is simply called as Dubrovnik. It was only after the First World War that the official name of town was adopted after it undergone several dominations from Serbs’ Kingdom to the Croats and Slovenes and finally to Yugoslavia.
An enchanted place as it may seem, Dubrovnik is one of the most visited town in Croatia. Not just because of the excellent beaches and seaports but exploring the whole town of Dubrovnik would make you feel as if you went into a time machine set at a medieval era. The town has hospitable residents of about 50,000 who declared themselves to the census that they are Croats (shorter term for Croatians). However, citizens were divided in three classifications namely: nobility, citizens and the lowest is plebeians or artisans. There are a lot of restrictions with the latter class. They are not allowed to voice out their concerns in the government. It is also not allowed to marry somebody who’s not in the same class as you.
Every year, Dubrovnik celebrates the most extravagant festival one could ever imagine. It is called the Libertas Summer Festival which by the way being celebrated in the whole country of Croatia. Locals and travelers come together to experience music outburst as well as tons of theatrical acts and energetic dance parades. International artists even celebrate this festival at Dubrovnik and perform at the open venue of the Renaissance City.
Being a beach-filled city, everybody could enjoy outdoor activities at Dubrovnik such as diving, sailing, and sailing. But who says that this town only caters water adventures? Nature lovers can also do hunting and hiking at Dubrovnik.
If you’re not up for some blood-rushing motion, you may also do a simply trekking at the old streets of the town ad visit some of the historical sights and structures. As you enter Dubrovnik, the first ancient sight you’ll have are the Pile Gate and Stradum. Near these spots is the Onofrio Fountain (a tourist attraction) that was built in 1438. You may also want to visit the Franciscan Monastery that has been a pharmacy since 1391 and the oldest in Europe.
Getting an accommodation in Dubrovnik is hassle-free with hotels ranging from the most affordable to the most expensive ones. You may also opt to stay at the private houses or rooms open for renting for travellers during peak season.
The most practical way to reach Dubrovnik is through air flights. It has its own airport that accommodates daily scheduled flights from London via British Airways and several times every week via Croatia Airlines. But if you would like to see more of the sea, you can take a ferry ride from Rijeka, with stops at the ports of Zadar, Hvar and Korcula which usually takes about 17 hours. International ferries are also available if you are coming from Bari, Italy.
Dubrovnik, Croatia Drone
Dubrovnik is one of the most popular tourist destinations on the Mediterranean Sea. Its historic architecture and beautiful waters are worth a visit.