Dubrovnik Croatia Offers A Rich Historical Past

Dubrovnik Croatia Offers A Rich Historical Past

by Jeremy Winters

Positioned at the edge of the Adriatic Sea, the natural and historical beauty of Dubrovnik Croatia has enthralled visitors for ages. George Bernard Shaw was so intrigued with the magnificence of this south Croatian medieval area that it earned the name "the pearl of the Adriatic" from this renowned writer.

The landscape of Dubrovnik is abundant in beauty because of the bays, the beaches, the woodlands and the steep cliffs. At the same time, people with a taste for the past and the wonders of bygone periods will find this town with its ancient medieval alleys, squares, churches and also the still intact city walls absolutely nothing short of fascinating.

Taking in the Sights at Dubrovnik

You should begin your sightseeing by taking a walk alongside the ancient town walls. The walls were built in the 10th century. You'll find four fortresses at the corners of the Old Town. Those are Bokar Bastion, Revelin Fortress, St. John's Fortress and Minceta Tower. After that you might move on to Placa or the Stradum, constructed in 1468. At one particular end of Placa, you'll find the Great Onofrio Well or Onofrio's massive fountain. Italian architect Onofrio della Cava engineered this fountain during 1438. In the course of the recent war in 1992, this fountain was partly damaged.

Sponza Palace, built in 1522, is another main tourist attraction. The city records are kept in this palace upstairs even while the displays transpire downstairs. Another old palace of the city is the Rector's Palace, also constructed by Onofrio della Cava. The palace, on the other hand, has sustained many injuries from various wars in medieval periods. The existing structure therefore bears very little resemblance with the first edifice and today shows more like a hodgepodge of different architectural styles and traditions.

The Franciscan Monastery in the Old Town boasts an illustrious heritage. It's claimed the monastery held the oldest apothecary in Europe. This monastery was demolished in the 1667 earthquake and then was subsequently rebuilt. Then in case you have a liking for Baroque architecture, you need to see the Church of St. Blaise, constructed in the years 1705-1717.

The location of the Cathedral of Dubrovnik Croatia features a long history, as well. The current cathedral was built in 1673. On the other hand, the later excavations disclosed the existence of a Romanesque cathedral underneath the current one. Additional excavations exposed yet another church beneath this Romanesque church.

And when you have your fill of the historic sites, you might take a look at some fun things to do in Dubrovnik. A cable car journey offers an amazing aerial view of the area. You could also check out the Visia Dubrovnik 5D Museum. The area is well known for its delectable local food, as well, and you will uncover numerous good restaurants dotting the city. Lokanda Peskarija, Lucin Kantun, Poklisar, Proto - these are several of the very best restaurants in the city. The bar and night club scene of Dubrovnik Croatia is quite alive and enticing, too. So go to the bars if you want to check out the night life of this city.



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