![Franciscan Monastery](http://cdn.justluxe.com/phpThumb/phpThumb.php?src=http://www.wordtravels.com/dbpics/countries/Croatia/Franciscan-Monastery-Dubrov.jpg&w=155) |
The 14th century Franciscan church and monastery enclosed in the
walls of medieval Dubrovnik boasts one of the most beautiful
Romanesque cloisters in Dalmatia. Within the monastery complex is...
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![Dubrovnik City Walls](http://cdn.justluxe.com/phpThumb/phpThumb.php?src=http://www.wordtravels.com/dbpics/countries/Croatia/dubrovnikwalls-JD.jpg&w=155) |
The impressive walls enclosing the ancient city of Dubrovnik
were laid out in the 13th century and became an ongoing work for
almost two centuries. They are among the finest in the world and
are...
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![Marin Drzic's House](http://cdn.justluxe.com/phpThumb/phpThumb.php?src=http://www.wordtravels.com/dbpics/countries/Croatia/Marin_Drzic_JAN09.jpg&w=155) |
Croatia's literary genius, Marin Drzic, has been immortalised by
turning his Dubrovnik home into a museum which introduces visitors
to the writer with a 40-minute presentation on his life and...
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![Cathedral Treasury](http://cdn.justluxe.com/phpThumb/phpThumb.php?src=http://www.wordtravels.com/dbpics/countries/Croatia/dubrovnikcathedral-JD.jpg&w=155) |
Dubrovnik has had three cathedrals on the same site during its
long history. The first was a Byzantine building dating from the
7th century; the second a Romanesque Cathedral which was...
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![Dubrovnik Riviera](http://cdn.justluxe.com/phpThumb/phpThumb.php?src=http://www.wordtravels.com/dbpics/countries/Croatia/riviera.jpg&w=155) |
In close proximity to the city of Dubrovnik are numerous
picturesque villages and resorts to visit and explore. About 11
miles (18km) away on the road to Split is the quiet bay of Zaton,
with its...
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![War Photo Limited](http://cdn.justluxe.com/phpThumb/phpThumb.php?src=http://www.wordtravels.com/dbpics/countries/Croatia/warphoto.jpg&w=155) |
Located in the historical centre of Dubrovnik, the War Photos
exhibition space features temporary, changing exhibitions of
photographic works relating to war and conflict. The photographs
aim to...
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![Mljet Island](http://cdn.justluxe.com/phpThumb/phpThumb.php?src=http://www.wordtravels.com/dbpics/countries/Croatia/mljetnp-IvoPervan-CTB.jpg&w=155) |
Covered by forests, vineyards and small villages, Mljet Island
is most famous for its national park, occupying the western half of
the island. The main attractions in the national park are the...
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![Elafiti Islands](http://cdn.justluxe.com/phpThumb/phpThumb.php?src=http://www.wordtravels.com/dbpics/countries/Croatia/lopud_beach.jpg&w=155) |
A popular excursion from Dubrovnik is a day trip to the offshore
islands of Kolocep, Lopud and Sipan, which are part of a larger
archipelago northwest of Dubrovnik; they are the only...
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![Korcula Island](http://cdn.justluxe.com/phpThumb/phpThumb.php?src=http://www.wordtravels.com/dbpics/countries/Croatia/korcula-JurajKopac-CTB.jpg&w=155) |
One of the bigger Adriatic islands, Korcula Island boasts
beautiful views, secluded beaches, vineyards and olive groves, and
pretty towns and harbours. Korcula Town is the island's main...
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![Onofrio's Fountain](http://cdn.justluxe.com/phpThumb/phpThumb.php?src=http://www.wordtravels.com/dbpics/countries/Croatia/OnofriosFountainAPR09.jpg&w=155) |
Located in a small square near the Pila Gate and Franciscan
Monastery, this large fountain was built in 1438 by the famous
Italian architect from Naples, Onofrio della Cava. After...
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![Sponza Palace](http://cdn.justluxe.com/phpThumb/phpThumb.php?src=http://www.wordtravels.com/dbpics/countries/Croatia/sponzapalaceatriumAPR09.jpg&w=155) |
Built between 1516 and 1522, the Sponza Palace was the center of
medieval Dubrovnik, complete with a mint, a weights and measures
office and a Custom-House, a place where the goods brought...
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![Dubrovnik Port](http://cdn.justluxe.com/phpThumb/phpThumb.php?src=http://www.wordtravels.com/dbpics/countries/Croatia/Dubrovnik_port.jpg&w=155) |
Lined with palm trees, Dubrovnik's Old Port is a major focal
point of the city featuring breathtaking and unforgettable scenery.
Located right next to the picturesque UNESCO World Heritage Site...
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![Stradun](http://cdn.justluxe.com/phpThumb/phpThumb.php?src=http://www.wordtravels.com/dbpics/countries/Croatia/StradunAPR09.jpg&w=155) |
The biggest, longest and widest street in Dubrovnik, the Stradun
dates back to the 13th century, while the uniform houses that line
it were mostly built in the 17th century. The street is 958...
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