Indefinitely the number one attraction in Dubrovnik is a visit to the renowned city walls. Often this city is nicknamed as the ‘Pearl of the Adriatic’, due to the white stone beauty of the walls which have enclosed Dubrovnik since the 13th century. Created to protect the city, the walls are reinforced in the 14th century by the building of 15 forts, they still today act as a signal of protection and unity within the harbour, here are some tips on making the most of the top attraction.
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Dubrovnik is a beautiful city, that's a given, but with so much ground to cover (historically and geographically speaking), here are some tips for the savvy, student traveller starting at 0, on making the most of the 'Pearl of the Adriatic'.
Recognisable by its characteristic red-tiled rooftops, the city is a UNESCO world heritage site on the Dalmatian coast and it's impossible not to fall in love with the place. Although hit by an earthquake in 1667, the walls and old town has remained mostly unchanged from its original development in the 13th century. Recognisable by its characteristic red-tiled rooftops, the city is a UNESCO world heritage site on the Dalmatian coast and it's impossible not to fall in love with the place. Although hit by an earthquake in 1667, the walls and old town has remained mostly unchanged from its original development in the 13th century.
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