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Real Name: Dalibor Canaglic
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DUBROVNIK - my favourite city!

by canaglic - last update: Oct 10, 2008

DUBROVNIK, a town, port and tourist centre of the southern Croatian coast; population 49,278. It lies at the foot of the limestone Srd Mount (412 m), in a valley enclosed to the south-west by the Lapad plateau and a smaller reef with the oldest part of Dubrovnik. The ancient town core was connected with the suburban zone on the other side of the valley by levelling and filling up of a marshy valley between the Gruz Bay in the north and Stari Porto (Old Port) in the south, as well as by the construction of the Placa (Stradun). Stradun thus became the centre of the town and its main street, connecting two opposite town gates: the Ploce Gate in the east and the Pile Gate in the west.

When to visit Dubrovnik?

The best period to visit Dubrovnik is regarded to be from April to October. Peak temperatures in high season (July, August) can reach 38°C (100°F), and the water surface at that point reaches a comfortable 26°C (79°F). High season presents obvious advantages for visitors looking for fun and excitement, but also for those seeking to explore the cultural life of Dubrovnik and Dubrovnik Region since most cultural events (Dubrovnik Summer Festival) take place during that period.
The 'Pearl of the Adriatic', situated on the Dalmatian coast, became an important Mediterranean sea power from the 13th century onwards. Although severely damaged by an earthquake in 1667, Dubrovnik managed to preserve its beautiful Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque churches, monasteries, palaces and fountains. Damaged again in the 1990s by armed conflict, it is now the focus of a major restoration programme co-ordinated by UNESCO.

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OverviewThings to Do
Tips: 10 - Photos: 10
 
Restaurants
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Hotels & Accommodations
Tips: 6 - Photos: 24
 
Nightlife
Tips: 2 - Photos: 2
Off The Beaten Path
Tips: 4 - Photos: 4
 
Tourist TrapsWarnings Or Dangers
 
Transportation
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Local Customs
 
Packing ListsShopping
 
Sports Travel
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General Tips
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Comments for canaglic about Dubrovnik
JackMeek Sat Oct 10, 2009 15:40 UTC
 Dubrovnik is beautiful but stay away from Gil's restaurant! It is an expensive tourist trap!
Merryan1 Fri Jul 6, 2007 19:19 UTC
 Beautiful Picture!
Maurizioago Mon Jan 17, 2005 13:04 UTC
 Your new travelogue has some beautiful pics. Ciao!
Phalaenopsis03 Thu Nov 25, 2004 07:42 UTC
 Yes! Dubrovnik is certainly an amazing city, which I'm glad to have had the opportunity of visiting. Thanks for bringing me back. Great job!
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