Dubrovnik is considered the most beautiful city in Croatia and one of the most amazing in Europe. This is a visiting card of Croatia, its pearl. In local advertising leaflets about Dubrovnik they write "One Only One". Bernard Shaw said that paradise on earth must be sought after traveling to Dubrovnik. The sights of the city begin with gigantic defensive walls that protected it from invaders. From this man-made height, amazing views of the city and its surroundings open.
Climate
Tourists come to Dubrovnik all year round. The sights of the resort are that there are 2554 hours of sunshine per year, and the average annual temperature is 17 degrees. In winter, the temperature does not drop below zero, and snow here is a rarity.
Protective walls
Defensive fortifications stretched for 1.4 kilometers. The width of the walls is 1.5 - 6 meters, the height is up to 22 meters. Walking along these walls is very popular among tourists.
Pile Gate
The entrance to the city lies through the gates of Pile. Previously, they were the only land entrance to the city. Above the gate stands a statue of the patron saint of St. Vlaha. Immediately outside the gate, the main street of the Old Town - Stradun Street - begins. This street is always crowded: locals and city guests go for a walk here. Street musicians and dance groups perform here.
Old city
In the register of world treasures of UNESCO listed Croatia, Dubrovnik. Attractions are located in the Old Town. Here you can admire the Church of St. Vlach, the Palace of the Prince, Dominican and Franciscan monasteries, fountains of the popular Italian architect Onofrio de La Cavi, the oldest synagogue in Europe, the Museum of Navigation, the Ethnographic Museum and the art gallery.
Elaphite Islands
The 12 Elaphite Islands surround Dubrovnik. Attractions of the islands are the Lokrum Botanical Garden, Blue Grotto and Joy Bay. Locals and tourists like to relax here.
Great Onofrio's Fountain
Near the gates of Pile there is a platform on which is located the large fountain Onofrio, which symbolizes Dubrovnik. The sights of the fountain are its taps in the form of lips of stone masks. According to legend, if you drink water from each stream and make a wish, then it will inevitably come true.
Church of St. Vlach
Church of St. Vlach was built in honor of the patron saint of the city. Near her altar stands a silver sculpture of St. Wlaha holding a model of the city. The sculpture is surrounded by stone angels.
Franciscan Temple and Monastery
The entrance to the Franciscan church is decorated with a portal that depicts the Virgin Mary holding the body of Jesus on her lap. Nearby are images of St. Jerome, John the Baptist and God the Father. The temple in its design perfectly combines Romanesque and Gothic styles. Behind the temple is a monastery, whose courtyard is surrounded by galleries with columns. The columns are decorated with plant and animal motifs, human faces and geometric elements. In the courtyard, the monks planted medicinal herbs, made medicines from them and sold them at a local pharmacy. Now the pharmacy sells medicines, but not based on local herbs. The monastery library holds over 30,000 ancient creations. In the museum of the monastery you can admire the treasures of the Franciscans.
Church and monastery of the Dominicans
The Vukovar cross is kept in the church - a gift from the Pope. In the monastery museum you can admire paintings by local artists, goldware, a fine silver cross and silver ship-shaped utensils.
Fortress of St. John
The fortress dedicated to St. John was built to protect the port. Now its roof is used as a panoramic terrace. An aquarium and a museum, which is famous for exhibits telling about the development of the fleet, are arranged in the building of the fortress. Here you can see ship models, maps, and navigation tools. And the inhabitants of the Adriatic Sea live in the aquarium .
Map of Dubrovnik with landmarks.