It is the jewel of Croatian coast, situated in the far south and unique for its architecture, history, customs, culture and climate. In winter, sun is plentiful in Dubrovnik, as well as mimosas and in summer, the town is swarming
with people and events. Dubrovnik Summer Festival is famous around the world for its unique stages on the city stairs and in its palaces. Over 13 centuries of history is preserved in many cultural and historical monuments, in the city ramparts, its forts and churches.
INTERESTING FACTS
- The old town of Dubrovnik is included in the UNESCO world heritage list
- G.B.Shaw, the winner of the Nobel prize for literature, once said: "If you want to see the heaven on Earth, visit Dubrovnik".
- Dubrovnik Republic was the first to recognize the USA after declaring its independance from Great Britain in 1776.
- Dubrovnik has the oldest insurance statute in Europe, dating back to 1395, being three centuries older than the Lloyd’s, which was passed at the beginning of the 17th century.