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Introducing Dubrovnik
Legend has it that St. Blaise appeared in a vision in 971 to warn Dubrovnik of an impending Venetian invasion. He’s been revered here ever since. But it’s appropriate that he’s the saint who is celebrated with the blessing of throats. After all, Dubrovnik remained independent and prosperous for more than a millennium on its citizens’ powers of negotiation.
Now Dubrovnik has thrown open its gates to an annual invasion of thousands of visitors who come to walk its ancient streets, to see the wealth the city amassed through centuries of trade, and to stand on its mighty walls and gaze across the crystalline seas. We’ll tell you all you need to know to enjoy your visit to Dubrovnik and the entire region it once ruled.
OUR Dubrovnik HIGHLIGHTS
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Konavoski dvori
Tables are scattered in thick woods watered by the Ljuta (“angry”) brook, whose force drives the millwheel and feeds the trout ponds. Fantastic meat dishes (and trout) served by wait staf
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Excelsior
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Lastovo
Lastovo is not furthest away from coast – that honour goes to Vis – but it takes the longest to get here, over four hours. Maybe that’s why the island culture is so different and we
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Buffet Škola
A tiny spot just off Stradun where you can nibble some tasty local specialities such as pršut, marinated cheese and sardines at fast food prices. Sandwiches are freshly made with home baked brea
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The Elafiti islands - Koločep, Lopud and Šipan
These tiny islands – the first two car-free – are fantastic places to stay: you have all the sights of Dubrovnik on your doorstep but get to enjoy the peace and cleanliness of island
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This place is shut down so don't even waste time trying to find it as an alternative to the very repetitive local restaurants.[...]