| Page Views: 3,004 Last Visit to Dubrovnik: June, 2003 | DUBROVNIK, CROATIA by Phalaenopsis03 - last update: Jun 11, 2008 |
Prior to my arrival to Dubrovnik I hadn't even heard of this Adriatic jewel (Americans haven't got a clue). However, I was pleasantly surprised once I entered it's famous Pile Gate (main entrance) and walked along the city walls. Just visualize this (or look at the above picture), I was atop a 1,000 year old medieval town; it felt like a step back into time. And what stood before me was this gorgeous sea of orange'ish tiled roofs, lush greenery, and azure waters. Truly a breathtaking site. I was immediately gripped with an overwhelming sensation of awe and wonder. It was a serendipitous visit that I was fortunate to have experienced. Truly unforgettable.
The following, taken from http://www.hinet.hr/port-of-dubrovnik/dubrovnik/city/history.htm
After proclaiming the independence of the Republic of Croatia and the Serbian agression at Croatia, Dubrovnik was attacked in October 1991 by severe power of Serbs and Montenegrins who intended to burn and destroy the whole territory completely. Dubrovnik region was occupied and devastated and the City itself was in the total enemy's encirclement for eight months, bombed many times and brutally destroyed particularly on the 6th of December 1991.
Today the cultural and historic heritage of Dubrovnik which was barbarously damaged in the war, has been mostly restored. Reconstructed hotels, valuable facilities of Dubrovnik Summer Festival as well as the other cultural events are essential elements for the development of modern tourism. |
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FruitLover Tue Sep 5, 2006 22:04 UTC
Shalom dear Miss P. How r u? I'm planning a backpacker travel to former Yugoslavia countries. Any creative tips? Your page is nice & helpful. Thanx! Avi | janicewilson Tue Jun 27, 2006 23:50 UTC
Fantastic photos, fantastic experience! Your tips are persusive, Croatia is now on my list. | TinKan Tue Feb 7, 2006 04:01 UTC
I am off to Flordia for my job for one week. Staying at the Hard Rock Hotel all at company $$$ oh life is tough. | bonaventura Wed Jan 18, 2006 14:36 UTC
Great job here about my hometown, just one correction about pic "casualties of War",this you captured are th ruins from 1667 and great earthquake, not from the attack on Dubrovnik!But you couldnt know that, thank you for all nice pics and tips! |
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