Old Town Dubrovnik

Old Town Dubrovnik, frequently called the Pearl of the Adriatic, was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979.  Even with that status, the Serbian Federal Forces attacked the city by land, sea, and air in 1991.  Known commonly as the Homeland War, many Croatians (including our guide) see it as an aggressive move prompted by Croatia’s independence from the Republic of Yugoslavia.  The war lasted until 1995.  Today there are still signs of the war within the walled city, but the Croatia’s have done much to repair it and they continue to do so.

Personally, I found the city to have stunning architecture and even though crowds of tourists fill the city walls a quick turn down any side alley brings quietness and a strong sense of history.

Old Town Dubrovnik
View from the mountain outside the wall. The mountain top was a strategic position for the Croatian forces during the war.
Old Town Dubrovnik
View of the fort that sits just outside the walls of the city.
Old Town Dubrovnik
View of the marina from the wall.
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View looking over the wall of Old Town Dubrovnik.
Old Town Dubrovnik
Rooftop views of the city.
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View of the city rooftops.

2 Replies to “Old Town Dubrovnik”

  1. Amazing pictures(as usual!). My friends parents are from Croatia. This is very exciting to see pictures and learn history!

    • Thanks Debbie. It’s been really fun…both architecturally and the water…seriously the bluest water I’ve ever seen in my life.