Perfect place for a short holiday? Discover Dubrovnik! This city has amazing history, clear beaches, unique nature and original atmosphere.
Dubrovnik is a city in southern Croatia fronting the Adriatic Sea. It is famous for unique Old Town and special massive stone walls, completed in 16th century. Did you know that in 15th century, Dubrovnik had a population 40.000 and was one of the largest cities in Europe! The city was twice damaged – an earthquake 1667 and 1990 by armed conflict. Dubrovnik joined the UNESCO in 1979.
HERE ARE MY TOP PLACES to VISIT in DUBROVNIK
OLD TOWN:
- Ancient City Wall – here you can start amazing historical walk tour around the city
- Placa Thoroughfare (STRADUN) – is beautiful line with shops and restaurants
- Pile Gate – very busy gateway n the main entrance to the old Town
- Onophrian Fountain – was a master piece supplying fresh water to the citizens from Ombria river
- Franciscan Monastery – inside is one of the oldest pharmacy in the world
WHAT ELSE CAN YOU SEE around DUBROVNIK?
LOKRUM is idyllic and little island only 15min boat ride from Old Port, great place for half day trip if you are looking for the beautiful small beaches, special history and nature. There are former Benedictine Monastery (in one of part is exhibition Game of Thrones, you can see all about filming this special HBO TV series in Lokrum and Dubrovnik.) or Fort Royal and nice Botanical Garden. You can see here many birds and even many peacocks going around you.
For one day trip is popular also Korcula Islandor Mljet NationalPark!
A FEW WORDS about FOOD – simple and with influences from Italian, Turkish, Hungarian and Austrian cuisines. What are characteristic dishes in Dubrovnik?
Very popular is black risotto, seafood platter, grilled fish, octopus salad, roasted lamb with special local herbs, skewers or stuffed barbecued squid. Do not forget try to drink – Rakija – homemade spirit from grapes, tasty local wine, beer or mineral water.
GOOD to KNOW – There are plenty especially sport’s activities and for example very popular are kayaking, canoeing, bike tours, hiking, or sailing.
Dubrovnik is fantastic location for short romantic holidays, honeymoon or anniversary celebration…
You can go there anytime but my favorite month is – May and June.
Have a nice summer!
YellowCable
There are many keys to like this charming place. Game of Throne place would be very nice one to see. I always like the places the show chose for their scenes. They did great job selecting places. Oh, octopus salad … hmm. sounds wonderful.
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Kamila Pala
Indeed, you are right :)! Octopus salad is my favorite. Have a nice summer. Bye. K
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shungphotography
We were there a few years ago. I love this beautiful city, especially walking the top of wall around the old town, just charming!
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Kamila Pala
Pleased you liked that! I love this special city. Bye. Kamila
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Eddie Two Hawks
Your assortment of great photos of Dubrovnik gives us the look and feel of a city
well worth visiting with its picturesque streets and old restaurants and shops.
Thanks for a wonderful internet visit
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Kamila Pala
My pleasure! It was like in fairy tale! Bye. Kamila
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Bama
I love the bright summertime colors in your photos. The dishes you had look mouthwatering! From your shots, it looks like the city is not as touristy as what I imagined… or maybe because it’s only the beginning of the summer?
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Kamila Pala
Thank you for nice comment. And you are right about the people – it was only on May and I am afraid that in high season – summer – will be to crowd! Bye. K
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Jim
wow! this goes on y bucket list. 🙂
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Kamila Pala
I wish you great trip! Bye. Kamila
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Rob Alberts
Beautiful pictures
Kind regards,
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Kamila Pala
Pleased you liked that and I have to say it is place for great pics! Bye. K
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Sartenada
What a wonderful post with beautiful photos. We have not been to Dubrovnik. I remember when I worked for Finnair and we had a route: HEL-DBV-ATH. This was maybe 50 years ago. 🙂
I am glad that You shared these photos with us. Thank You.
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Kamila Pala
Really pleased you liked that! Maybe one day you will come to visit this special place! Bye. K
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Dee
How beautiful! I love cities of this size – they’re not overwhelming, but still there’s so much to explore. And the food sounds amazing.
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Kamila Pala
Thank you and I have the same opinion ! Have a great summer. Bye. Kamila
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Amy
Oh, what a fabulous trip, Kamila! Beautiful place with a long history. 🙂
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Kamila Pala
Thank you Amy! That is really nice place and history so long! Have a nice summer. Bye. K
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neihtn2012
I would like to go there eventually! Thanks for this post and the beautiful photos!
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Kamila Pala
I wish you nice trip – one day! 🙂 Bye. K
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equinoxio21
Thank you for the tour. I understand it is quite a pretty town.
Not too many tourists? Game of thrones fans?
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Kamila Pala
Hi, yes, Dubrovnik is a little pretty town but with many tourists! Game of thrones I like but nor crazy about that :)! Bye and have a nice rest of weekend. K
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equinoxio21
Merci Kamila. Bonne semaine.
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polgocit
Hey Kamila, I stayed at the same hotel in Dubrovnik hehe 🙂 Hotel Lapad
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Kamila Pala
Great to hear that ! You have a good taste 🙂 Bye. Kamila
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Rolling Harbour
Have a trip to Croatia in the back of my mind – this has pushed it forward towards the front! RH
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Kamila Pala
Oh, yes! I can warmly recommend this holidays. Bye. Kamila
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Lydia
Ah, King’s Landing! 🙂 Dubrovnik became one of my favorite European cities from watching GOT and I’ve been longing to explore it ever since. When’s the best time to visit it to beat the crowd?
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Kamila Pala
Hi, I wish you- one day -great trip to this lovely destination! I recommend May, June or September 🙂 Bye K
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RMW
Enjoyed the photos. Certainly worth a visit.
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Kamila Pa
Pleased you liked 🙂 Thank you! Bye. K
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Aquileana
A most beautiful gallery, as always… stunning destination, dear Kamila. Thanks for sharing … love and best wishes 😘💗
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Kamila Pala
Thank you very much, my dear friend 🙂 that really nice if you enjoyed my small virtual tour! I wish you great summer. Bye. Kamila
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Nadia
Beautiful photos
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Kamila Pala
Thank you and pleased you liked my small virtual tour! bye. Kamila
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Leyla
Beautiful pictures!!
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Kamila Pala
Thank you dear Leyla :)! have a nice summer. Bye. K
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prior..
hope your summer is well and this is an awesome place
and as usual – your photos are wonderful
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Kamila Pala
Thank you my dear friend! My summer was great and hope you had the same! Bye. K
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prior..
yes – but sad it is over – oh well – let’s keep on living and enjoying – eh?
peace
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Dalo 2013
Such stunning photos ~ and nothing quite like living life to the fullest which is what I love about your blog 🙂 I’ve yet to venture to Croatia, but have had a few friends travel there and they could not stop talking about how beautiful it was. Southern Croatia along the Adriatic Sea is where I will likely go, so your introduction to Dubrovnik is perfect. Cheers to a great day ahead.
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Kamila Pala
Thank you very much for nice comment! Really pleased you liked my small virtual tour 🙂 ! This place was like step to the history…and I loved that atmosphere! Bye. Kamila
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natuurfreak
Well done.Great photo’s to
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Kamila Pala
Thank you very much! Pleased you liked my small virtual tour! 🙂 Bye. K
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Anita
After seeing your great images and reading your tips I wouldn’t mind going back to Dubrovnic. More than 30 years since my last visit!! Time flies 🙂
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Kamila Pala
I wish you lovely trip! 🙂 Bye. Kamila
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LBcruiseshipblogger
Great post with lots of helpful info. Dubrovnik is on my bucket list.
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Giovanni Augello
Amazing city!!!
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Kamila Pala
Agree with you! Great history and atmosphere as well! Bye. Kamila
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johncoyote
A beautiful city. I would love to visit. Thank you for photos and the history.
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Kamila Pala
Pleased you like my small virtual tour!!
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johncoyote
I did. I could use a long vacation.
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maximcartography
wow! you further whetted my appetite to visit Croatia. Thanks.
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Kamila Pala
Yes, I loved that place! bye. K
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