Old City of Dubrovnik — Attraction in Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik: Lord Byron already called it "The Pearl of the Adriatic", and rightly so! Originating as a refuge from the 7th century, merged with Croatian Dubrovnik under Byzantine protection (the Strait between Ragusium and Dubrovnik was filled in the 11th century), the still developing young trading state fell into Venetian hands in 1205. Only in 1358 did Ragusa manage to throw off the Venetian yoke, partly thanks to the Hungarian kingdom, and the independent republic grew into a prosperous city-state. In the 15th and 16th centuries, Ragusa reached the height of its power thanks to its trading fleet of about 250 ships, and within the mighty city walls (unfortunately, prosperity also attracts enemies) splendid palaces such as the Sponza Palace were built. Rival trading powers and newly discovered trade routes dampened power and prosperity, but it was the great earthquake of August 6, 1667 that dealt the final blow to Ragusa. The city is in ruins, more than 80% of the population has died and part of the merchant fleet has been destroyed. The city reinvents itself and is rebuilt in Baroque style, but cannot fully recover from the blow. Ragusa, or Dubrovnik as it has been called since the late 18th century, remains an insignificant provincial town... until tourists discover it. In 2019 it was the relatively busiest tourist attraction in the world with no fewer than 36 tourists per resident! Understandable. Dubrovnik is incredibly beautiful and interesting, but hopefully the city will not succumb to...

I had a really unpleasant encounter with a man dressed in traditional attire, playing a musical instrument. He became quite aggressive because I couldn't give him a tip, as I had already spent all my cash. He demanded that if I took a picture or filmed him, I had to tip him. In the end, I told him I would delete the image because I didn't have any money for him. He muttered something in his language that I didn’t understand. Shortly after, I noticed him walking around, seemingly looking for someone. Thankfully, I didn’t cross paths with him again, but his behavior left me uneasy. This kind of rude attitude doesn't help...

It was a fine sunny day when we arrived at the Old City of Dubrovnik for a visit. I found this old city unique and amazingly clean, and attracts throngs of crowds from all over the world. A must visit place for those who come to Croatia.

Dubrovnik is renowned for its stunning old city surrounded by impressive massive stone walls dating back to the 13th century. Its UNESCO World Heritage Site that boasts well-preserved buildings and street layout, reflect a rich architectural and cultural history. Dubrovnik is also the most famous filming destination for HBO’s popular series, “Games...