Dubrovnik: The Pearl of the Adriatic
The old city of Dubrovnik, known as the Pearl of the Adriatic, is one of the most prominent tourist destinations of the Mediterranean. Dubrovnik is one of the best-known towns in Croatia, with its historic old town, lovely pebbly beaches, tiny islands, and the wine-growing Konavle valley. It is located at the southern tip of Croatia, off the Adriatic Sea. Dubrovnik was established in the 7th century on maritime trade and flourished in the Middle Ages as a center of literature, art, science and education. It is, without question, a city that belongs on any serious custom Croatia itinerary.
The Old Town, the Walls and the Palaces
Dubrovnik’s old town is located within the city walls. The city walls of the old city are just one of many attractions in Dubrovnik. They were built entirely of white stones, polished with the ages. The old town abounds in Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque palaces, monasteries and churches. You will visit the Rector’s Palace, which was under siege by the government and was the most important public building in Dubrovnik in ancient times. Walk up and down the Placa (Stradun), Dubrovnik’s main street.
The other architectural building in the centre of the town is the Sponza Palace, built in 1520, which houses the town archive, where the most important documents on the city, dating back to the Middle Ages, are stored. You will also have the opportunity to see the oldest pharmacy still in operation in Europe. Then you can walk the small streets, and be out of the press in the back streets of Dubrovski, or sit and look at the sea and small boats in the old port of Dubrovski. Individuals who book Croatia private tours will always mention that it is these back streets that have been the most memorable of the whole trip.
The Cable Car up to Mount Srd
Another highlight of your tour can be the cable car, which takes you from the old town of Dubrovnik 778 metres up to Mount Srd. You will have breathtaking views from the top over the old town. If you are thirsty in the summer season, you can have a drink or a bite at the summit cafe while watching the town with the beautiful green islands. Guides who run private tour Croatia trips to Dubrovnik almost always put this on the list, and it is easy to see why once you are up there.
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