Dubrovnik
...the pearl of the Adriatic
Dubrovnik...
is a magnificent UNESCO World Heritage Site,
in southern Croatia, that basks in the beautiful Mediterranean sunshine
for much of the year.
We'll start by walking along the
stone bridge, which used to be
a drawbridge, to the entrance
of Old Town Dubrovnik
at Pile Gate built way
back in 1537!
Taking in the sights of this spectacular
old town, will be like stepping back
in time as we walk along its towering,
iconic wall that rises above a
13th century main street
with our local guide!
St Saviors
is a Franciscan and Dominican Church which was
was built right after a earthquake 1520, to thank God for sparing the city from any damages
Church of St Blaise
is a baroque church built in 1715. and St Blaise is the patron saint of Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik is right out of a fairytale!..
a fortress of beautiful Baroque, Gothic and Renaissance churches,
aristocratic palaces, red roofed townhouses, magnificent monasteries
and fascinating history! The origins of the Croatian language
and its classic literature can be traced back here..
Here are some of the extraordinary sights
we'll be visiting!....
Here's a beautiful video
of Dubrovnik from the tourist office..
feel free to just ignore the brief shenanigans at the end...no,
I'm serious - stop! -you said you wouldn't! - this is a sacred journey-
well fine then just ignore me! lol!
Sponza Palace
also called Divona is a 16th-century palace in Its name is derived the spot where
rainwater was collected.
The rectangular building with an inner courtyard was built in a mixed Gothic and Renaissance style between 1516 and 1522.
Dubrovnik's cathedral
was originally built in the 6th or 7th century in the Byzantine style, then rebuilt as a Romanesque church between the 12th and 14th centuries.
Rectors Palace
is a Gothic-Renaissance Palace, built in the late 15th century for the elected rector who governed Dubrovnik.
Today the palace has been turned into the Cultural History Museum
Then afterwards we'll have some free time so everyone
can wander around town, visiting the bustling boutiques
or markets, etc and find a cafe for lunch!
You could also take the 2-3 minute cable car up to the top of
Mt Srd with spectacular views!...
and enjoy lunch at Panorama Restaurant up there!
Are you a game of thrones fan?
You can walk over to the castle where they film
- right here in Dubrovnik!!...the entrance fee is included in the price to enter the medieval wall!
