This page includes photos of Dubrovnik and the surrounding region south to the border with Montenegro (Yugoslavia).
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Two views of Dubrovnik. Long considered a treasure of the entire Mediterranean, Dubrovnik is located on a small rocky peninsula at the foot of Mt Srdj, from where it was shelled by Serb paramilitaries in 1991. It was founded in the 7C, and as the independent city-state of Ragusa after 1420 it profited enormously from trade between Venice and the Ottomans. During its 300 year history as a city-state, Dubrovnik became a center of learning and artistic expression, and was known for its liberal constitution. It is today a UNESCO World Heritage site. |
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New Town (Stari Novo). This area lies just outside the old city walls, filled with the villas of the wealthy. |
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City walls. These are among the most complete and well preserved in Europe, with a total circumference of just under 2kms. It is possible to walk nearly the entire length, and the views of the old town and Adriatic are stunning. |
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Two views of the Old Town (Stari Grad), taken from the city walls. Note in both photos the quantity of new red tiles on the roofs - evidence of the destruction (since repaired) of shelling in late 1991. |
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Courtyard, Franciscan monastery. This church was built in the late 14C. |
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Yacht harbor and city walls. On the eastern side of the old town. |
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Placa. This is the main street through the old town, and follows the course of an old water channel. The houses and shops along this pedestrianized street date mainly from the 17C. Narrow side streets climb the north side of the Placa up the lower slopes of Mt Srdj. |
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Countryside near Konavle. This area lies just inside Croatia across the border from Montenegro / Yugoslavia, which was closed at the time of my visit in July 1998. |
