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Old Harbour, Dubrovnik

Introducing Dubrovnik

Lord Byron was not overstating the matter when he proclaimed Dubrovnik ‘the pearl of the Adriatic’. Dubrovnik is clearly special. A magnificent curtain of walls surrounds marble streets and baroque buildings that exude a pearly light in the Adriatic sun. The main pedestrian thoroughfare, Placa, is a melange of cafés and shops with outstanding monuments at either end. Churches, monasteries and museums ornamented with finely carved stone recall an eventful history and a vibrant artistic tradition. Beyond the city is a heavenly landscape of beaches, wooded peninsulas and a sea strewn with lush islands.

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Last updated: Oct 17, 2008

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    RE: Traveling in Croatia Sept 25-Sept 30

    by everbrite 14 September 2011

    No way you can visit Pltivice Lakes, Split, Dubrovnik and an island or two in 5 days and get to Prague from Croatia in a day without spendin…
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    RE: Is Prague the Most Beautiful City in the World??

    by etcap 14 September 2011

    As far as I know, Venice only stinks in summer. Certainly I never found it smelly when I visited off-season. And I guess that is the price…
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    RE: Is Prague the Most Beautiful City in the World??

    by daveelmstrom 13 September 2011

    I love Prague. Others: Venice, Dubrovnik, Paris.

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