IN THE SPOTLIGHT

• Four days of Dubrovnik carnival

  
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  As in most other Mediterranean countries, the carnival season occupies a hugely symbolic position in the Dubrovnik calendar, representing the last great party of the winter and acting as something of a season-opener for the coming spring. Read on
  

• Libertas Film Festival & Forum 2012

  
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  Jam packed and full of delights in what is the 8th edition of this film festival. Not only will you be entertained by great world cinema, this interactive event aims at giving young hopefuls a place to present their work: includes lectures, panel discussions, film workshops and a film forum to get your hearts racing when it comes to the big screen. Read on
  

• Festival of oysters

  
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  Legend has it that the Austrian emperors centuries ago loved to devour oysters, which reputedly had magical powers. We are, of course, talking specifically about the oysters that came from the Mali Ston Bay, a part of the Dubrovnik region where the oysters are still nurtured in the cleanest and clearest sea in the world. Read on
  

• Candlelight Concerts

  
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  What could be a more pleasurable treat than a candle-lit classical concert in the atmospheric sorroundings of St Saviour's Church right on the Stradun? March 2012Fridays: The best off great composers, programme perforemed by soloists Slobodan Begić, violin and Nena Čorak, piano. Read on
  

• Josip Ruđer Bošković

  
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  Josip Ruđer Bošković was undoubtedly one of the greatest minds of the 18th century. He was born in Dubrovnik and this year marks the 300th anniversary of his birth. Read on
  

• Mato Celestin Medović – Retrospective

  
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  The exhibition by the most famous Croatian painter-plenerist is the pinnacle of this year’s Dubrovnik Art Gallery’s art season. Read on
  

• Imperial Afternoon

  
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  A sweet tooth sensation coming your way! Visit the Lobby Bar of the Imperial Hotel and drool over the endless amount of cakes, strudels and other sweets available for a mere 45kuna! Hotel Chef Christopher Gauci works his magic and the price also includes coffee, tea as well as 3 hours of free parking. Read on
  

• Flower fair

  
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  April 2012Pick up a posy of flowers at cut prices and enjoy the sights and scents of colourful blooms and arrangements. Read on