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Dubrovnik Holidays, Hotels & Travel Guide
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Dubrovnik Holidays Overview
A guide to holidays in Dubrovnik - Despite a turbulent history during which it has
been occupied and conquered by a succession of its neighbours and
European colonial powers, Dubrovnik is now a town at peace,
allowing visitors to make the most of its rich vegetation,
beautiful lakes, white pebble beaches and crystal-clear sea.
Political upheaval has seldom kept tourists away from this uniquely
lovely Adriatic port city; for centuries it has drawn those seeking
fine accommodations, excellent cuisine, beautiful surroundings and
recreational opportunities. George Bernard Shaw is quoted as
describing Dubrovnik as 'heaven on earth'. The old town, dating
from the 7th century, is on UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites.
Enclosed by city walls built in the 12th century, the buildings of
the town represent a cross-section of medieval architectural styles
and remain well preserved. The centre of the town is the Stradun,
its main street, which was originally a channel separating an
island from the mainland, and was filled in to join two opposite
towns into the merged city of Dubrovnik. The main tourist area lies
southeast of the old town at Ploce, where most hotels and the best
beaches can be found. There are numerous churches, monasteries and
museums to explore and the coastal belt is awash with marinas,
piers and promenades.
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Dubrovnik
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1. Franciscan Monastery
Placa 2
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What is it? The 14th-century Franciscan church and
monastery enclosed in the walls of medieval Dubrovnik boasts a
world-renowned collection of ancient manuscripts, open for viewing
to the public in a beautiful reading room. The research library has
been utilised by many famous writers and historians, including
Croatian literary scholars. The original library of the monastery
was destroyed by fire after an earthquake in 1667, and the present
collection was put together in the early 19th century by a
Franciscan friar, Inocentije Culic, who energetically worked to
save the manuscripts of several monasteries that were closed down
during the French occupation of the city. The friar donated
hundreds of manuscripts and valuable printed works to the library,
leaving the city of Dubrovnik a treasure-house of learning and
literature. Also at the Franciscan Monastery is a fascinating
pharmacy museum, which preserves the relics of the medieval
pharmacy that was run in the monastery as far back as
1317.
Hours of Operation: 9am to 6pm daily
Phone:(20) 321 410 |
2. City Walls
Gunduličeva poljana 2
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What is it? The impressive walls enclosing the ancient
city of Dubrovnik were laid out in the 13th century and became an
ongoing work for almost two centuries. Today they stand proudly
with five bastions, three round towers and 12 square towers, and
provide a popular diversion for visitors wishing to explore their
6,365ft (1,940m) length.
Hours of Operation: 9am to 6.30pm
Phone:425 942 |
3. Marin Drzic's House
?iroka ulica 7
www.mdc.hr/dubrovnik/ |
What is it? Croatia's literary genius, Marin Drzic, has
been immortalised by turning his Dubrovnik home into a museum which
introduces visitors to the writer with a 40-minute presentation on
his life and work. The presentation is also a good introduction for
visitors to the history and culture of Dubrovnik
itself.
Hours of Operation: 9am to 2pm, closed Sundays. The presentation is shown
to groups of 15 at a time
Phone:420 490 |
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