Be amazed, 6 unique tourist attractions in Dubrovnik

A tour to Europe not only leads to the most important countries such as England, the Netherlands or France. There are many other countries on the continent that are no less beautiful.

An amazing number of countries that are breathtaking but less noticeable is the Balkans. One of them is Croatia.

The name of this country is not known as a tourist destination in Europe. However, you know Friends of Silir When Croatia has amazing natural and cultural beauty?

Its beauty is in the old town of Dubrovnik. It's all there, here are the unique things that exist in the city nicknamed "Pearl of the Adriatic".

6 unique things to do in Dubrovnik

Before exploring the various unique things in town, you should first familiarize yourself with their "history".

Dubrovnik is an ancient city that has been a power of the Mediterranean since the Middle Ages. According to UNESCO, the city was badly damaged by an earthquake in 1667.

Interestingly, the townspeople managed to rebuild their town and even get various historical relics like Gothic buildings, Renaissance etc.

Unfortunately, the elegance of the city, which had “risen” from the earthquake, had to melt again due to the Balkan conflict. The city was bombed by the Yugoslav Air Force controlled by Serbia.

As if Dubrovnik did not want to "get lost from civilization", he tried to get up again for the second time. Under the coordination of UNESCO, this city continues to be restored as a World Heritage Site.

It is not for nothing that natural landscapes, combined with historical relics that remain sustainable, have made this city crazy for tourists. This city is becoming even more popular in line with the release of Game of Thrones, Star Wars, the newest James Bond film, "Bond 25" starring Daniel Craig.

Friends of Silir It is not more curious to see this city further ?! Yuks, take a look at the unique things to do in Dubrovnik right away.

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Dubrovnik Fortress (Walls of Dubrovnik)

Well, The first busy holidays will be inviting Friends of Silir see the Dubrovnik fortress. This ancient Nan Kokog building is the first landscape travelers see either from the air or by sea (ferry) from Italy. The old fortress stands majestically on the Adriatic coast.

Has a length of 1,940 meters and consists of 6 forts, The wall of Dubrovnik become a "shield" for the city of Dubrovnik from various attacks. The six forts were Lovrijenac, Revelin, Mineta, Bokar, St. John, and St. Lucas.

Long ago, in the Middle Ages, the invaders from Italy had to prepare mentally whether they wanted to face this fortress. However, now it's a different story, travelers from Italy and other places can only be amazed by him.

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If there is the Great Wall of China in East Asia, then now in Eastern Europe there is also this Dubrovik fortress, which is no less amazing.

Its beauty does not radiate from the size and robustness of the buildings, but also from the combination of natural landscapes, namely the Adriatic Sea and the island of Lokrum.

Dubrovnik Fortress isn't the city's only historical tourist destination. There is still the island of Lokrum, which represents a typical coastal landscape in combination with the ruins of the Benedictine monastery built in the Middle Ages.

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Although the monastery is no longer intact, it still shows its exoticism thanks to its soothing forests.

An important event also occurred on this island, namely the wreck of King Richard's ship in the 12th century before it finally landed in Dubrovnik.

Now this island is a tourist favorite in summer. They come for sunbathing, swimming, snorkeling, even beach volleyball and beach soccer because of the sloping beaches.

No less interesting, Dubrovnik also has a "historical" street. Often referred to as Stradun or Placa, it was actually the main street in the fortress that separated the northern and southern parts of the old town.

The Stradun stretches from Pile Gate, the western entrance to the old town that leads to the old town harbor. Lover to jog or if you like to go for a walk, you absolutely must not miss this place.

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In this street Friends of Silir You can enjoy the parallel urban area while indulging in food tours in restaurants, cafes or shopping in the shops around the street that have served as main promises for almost 5 years.

Well, if that one place is really unique. Although it is called the Chancellor's Palace, this place is not a special place for the rector of a university.

Chancellor in the local language means leader. In keeping with this importance, the Rector's Palace was the government center of the Rector of the Republic of Ragusa in the 14th to early 19th centuries.

It is also the office of the Small Council and the State Administration. In addition, the Chancellor's Palace functioned as an arsenal, army headquarters and prison. The building bears a mix of Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque styles influenced by the history of its construction.

This palace was destroyed by fire in 1435 and renovated by the Italian architect Onofrio della Cava. The sculptures also bear the Gothic style by Pietro di Martino from Milan.

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After construction, the palace was damaged again by a gunpowder explosion in 1463. The construction was carried out again, this time by the architect Michelozzo from Florence. It had a very renaissance style that was rejected by the authorities. Eventually the construction was handed over to Salvi di Michele from Florence.

Friends of Silir Do you want natural, historical and religious tourism? Come to Srd when to Dubrovnik.

Srd is the highest hill in the old town. With a height of 412 meters, this place was once an oak forest. In the Slavic language, oak is Dubrova.

Unfortunately, these forests were destroyed by the Napoleonic Wars and the Balkan Wars. Well, this Dubrova name inspired the creation of the name Dubrovnik. Also at the top is a large white cross and Fort Imperial, a defensive building built by the French in 1810 during the Napoleonic Wars.

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From this place Friends of Silir You can enjoy the beauty of Dubrovnik, Lokrum Island, the Adriatic Sea and the Stradun from a great height.

Satisfied with observing various historical buildings, it's time Friends of Silir Relax on the beach. In addition to Pulu Lokrum, Dubrovnik also offers a beautiful lake panorama. The name of the place is Sveti Jakov Beach - which is even considered the most beautiful beach in the old town.

The location is tucked away in a small cove, but that doesn't reduce the tourists' interest in getting there.

This beach also offers views of Lokrum Island and the old town. This beach is also safe for various water sports.

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These are some unique things to do in Dubrovnik. How Friends of Silir Interested in exploring this city, right?

Don't forget to share special moments Friends of Silir visited this old city on busy vacations. Happy adventure! (y)