DISCOVER DUBROVNIK
LIVING HISTORY, CULTURE, OLD TOWN
With his most famous lines ringing around the ancient walls at every Dubrovnik Summer Festival, Ivan Gundulić lives on forever in his beloved Dubrovnik.
DUBROVNIK, LIVING HISTORY, OLD TOWN
Lord Byron described Dubrovnik as the "jewel of the Adriatic," while George Bernard Shaw spoke about its exquisite setting as a "heaven on earth."
TRADITION, LIVING HISTORY, CULTURE, OLD TOWN
Unlike the hidden gems around the Old City, the great Sponza Palace, also known as Divona, will capture your attention at the very moment you lay your eyes on it. It is one of the most graceful palaces in the city, through history also known as the energetic commercial centre, and the meeting place of the prominent members of the Republic.
DUBROVNIK, TRADITION, LIVING HISTORY, CULTURE, OLD TOWN
The majestic city of white stone and red roofs rises from the sea, with the mountain Srđ on one, and an infinite horizon on the other side. For all these years, it has kept an invisible secret between its solid stones that only its citizens understand.
DUBROVNIK, TRADITION, LIVING HISTORY, CULTURE, OLD TOWN
The Old City of Dubrovnik is rich in architectural treasures - each different in its own way, signatures of ancient times that create its spark. Many of these architectural ornaments are out of reach, treasured in the Old City in numerous, unexpected locations. Have you ever come upon chimeric stone-carved faces on the ornaments of the Renaissance or on the building during sightseeing in Europe?
DUBROVNIK, TRADITION, LIVING HISTORY, CULTURE, OLD TOWN
The Franciscan order in Dubrovnik has a long tradition and embodies the Dubrovnik Republic's cultural legacy. The first known document which mentions this order, established by St. Francis of Assisi, dates from 1235.
DUBROVNIK, TRADITION, LIVING HISTORY, CULTURE, OLD TOWN
Step into the fascinating history of Dubrovnik and immerse in the stories behind the city, its culture and experiences. Have you ever heard of the green soldiers of Bell Tower, Maro & Baro?
DUBROVNIK, TRADITION, LIVING HISTORY, CULTURE
Dubrovnik has a rich and proud history, one which visitors can soak up as they walk its magnificent walls and old town, and the Republic of Ragusa, as it was called, was an important – and independent – beacon of trade, diplomacy and influence for many centuries.
DUBROVNIK, TRADITION, LIVING HISTORY, CULTURE, OLD TOWN
Visitors to Dubrovnik usually encounter the same first impressions. The wow factor of the first view of this majestic and historic city jutting out to the Adriatic.
