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Croatia stretches along the Adriatic coast. The country borders Slovenia, Hungary, Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) and Bosnia and Herzegovina. The country?s landscape ranges from small villages in the interior to the dramatic Dalmatian coastline. In the north, the Istria peninsula includes the major coastal resorts of Porec, Pula, Opatija and Rovinj; the Kvarner region has many islands and islets with good beaches. Further south, are the Split and Makarska regions. Zagreb, the economic, cultural and administrative heart of the region, sits prominently on the River Sava. Dubrovnik was once considered to be the most beautiful city in Croatia with its medieval walls and palaces. It is one of the oldest cities and one of the youngest European capitals. Split was founded in the fourth century AD by the Roman Emperor Diocletian. The enormous palace he built and the walled town now form part of the old quarter. Concerts, opera and dance all take place within the palace. Plitvice Lakes National Park consists of a string of 16 beautiful blue-green lakes in a valley between high forested mountains. Foodwise, visitors should sample manistra od bobica (beans and fresh maize soup).
Dubrovnik was once considered to be the most beautiful city in Croatia with its medieval walls and palaces. It is one of the oldest cities and one of the youngest European capitals.
George Bernard Shaw was enchanted by this beautiful city: for him, it was paradise. Edward VIII and Mrs. Simpson's last trip abroad before they were married was to Dubrovnik and the Croatian Adriatic. (The locals claim that they even wanted to settle there.) Prince Charles visited a few years ago and left captivated, as did Baroness Thatcher; Michael Foot (the former leader of the Labour Party) is a regular visitor. Millions of other people also take happy memories home with them from this "jewel of the Adriatic".
Dubrovnik has a remarkable history. An independent, merchant republic for 700 years (abolished by Napoleon in 1806), it traded with Turkey and India in the East (with a consul in Goa, India) and had trade representatives in Africa (Cape Verde Islands). It even had diplomatic relations with the English court in the middle ages. (There is a letter from Elizabeth I on display in the City Museum in Dubrovnik). Its status was such that powerful and rich Venice was envious of this Croatian-Slav city.
Did a day trip to Dubrovnik from Korcula. Bus trip took approx 11/2 hours. Was enought time to see old city and all its sites,museums etc and have lunch.
- In a nutshell:Wonderfull city, must see if visiting Croatia
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Dubrovnik is a place that I would really enjoy visiting. Thanks for the overview.
Very good page,with some useful advices.
Nice tricks to endure the heat :) I'm glad you mentioned the face cloth = I usually dip my hat in water fountains!!
I think it is very easy to overheat anywhere in Europe in their summer. getting so hot these dazs.
yea we only spent a few hours in Dubrovnik, walked the walls and then saw a big shopping place so moved on to a smaller , beautiful town instead.
Excellent page about my beloved Dubrovnik - but now I'm yearning to go back ...
That's a start... when can we expect more?