Dubrovnik and the Dalmation Coast
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Raven
N 42° 38.498 E 018° 06.427
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Dubrovnic's old city limits, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the 'Pearl of the Adriatic', is a throve of architectural wonders and historical buildings all contained within a .25 square km area.
Waymark Code: WMGH8V
Location: Croatia
Date Posted: 03/06/2013
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Dubrovnic's old city limits, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the 'Pearl of the Adriatic', is a throve of architectural wonders and historical buildings all contained within a .25 square km area -- just perfect for tourists having only 1 day to visit the city.
The city became an important Mediterranean sea power from the 13th century onwards. Although severely damaged by an earthquake in 1667, it managed to preserve its beautiful Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque churches, monasteries, palaces and fountains -- as well as an impressive fortification all around the city.
Some of its must-see attractions include the Old City Walls tour around the city, the main street of Placa, and the St Ivan Fortress... just to name a few.
Name of Source Book: "1000 Places to See Before You Die", 2nd Edition (published in 2011)
Page Location in Source Book: Pages 284-285 (under Eastern Europe)
Type of Waymark: City
Location of Coordinates: Pile Gate - one of the city's few entrances into the walled town. The default picture was taken from Minceta Tower, a fort on the Northern edge of the city.
Cost of Admission (Parks, Museums, etc.): 0.00 (listed in local currency)
List Available Hours, Dates, Season:
Open at all times.
Official Tourism Website: [Web Link]
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Visit Instructions:
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