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The great thing about Dubrovnik is that its unmissable parts are so obvious. Your time will be well spent if you do nothing but walk the city walls, wander the Old Town, and participate in the nightly ritual of the djir—perambulating along Stradun, the great central avenue that's worn not just smooth, but downright shiny by centuries of strollers.
St. John's Fortress, at the southeast corner of the city walls, has stood guard over Dubrovnik's harbor since the 16th century (though parts of it date back to...more
Dubrovnik isn't as great a beach destination as the Dalmatian Islands that surround it. The stone ledges around Old Town pass for beaches with locals, though...more
For seven weeks each summer, you can soak up some culture along with the Adriatic sunshine, when world-class musical, dance, and dramatic acts (James Galway,...more
Much of this Romanesque/Gothic structure (occupied by monks for more than 600 years) was rebuilt after the ruinous earthquake of 1667, but the 14th-century...more
This sprawling, 2,000-piece collection of modern Croatian art occupies a minor palace overlooking the seafront just outside the Ploče Gate. The stately...more
This 15th-century palace (now a museum) was once the governmental seat of the Ragusan Republic, which ruled from the 13th to the early 19th centuries. Its...more
The calm Adriatic waters surrounding Dubrovnik are ideal for sea kayaking and make it easy to traverse the islands powered by your own two hands—no...more
Dubrovnik's 82-foot walls were built between the 8th and 13th centuries to keep invaders out, but these days the picturesque limestone fortifications do a...more
The world's only exhibition space devoted to war photography, this venue (opened in 2003) depicts the realities of combat through the lenses of...more
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