Dubrovnik, since 1979, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site though it has been a settlement since the 6th century and then in time became an important maritime trade center and a strong recognized independent republic. It's wall still remains and is Dubrovnik's greatest asset and is possibly the best-preserved wall on the European continent.
A visit to Dubrovnik is incomplete without a stroll on the wall,
the sight of the roof tops from it
and a peek into the yards
and streets below.
Not only did these mighty walls protect Dubrovnik but also the forts that surrounded them.
The colonnaded Rector's Palace, now a museum, was the seat of the government of the Dubrovnik Republic.
There are still many old and historic buildings and structures in Dubrovnik that are icons of the city such as the Orlando's Column, the 95' high Bell Tower with it's ancient key wound clock and it's gates.
War and earth quarks have damaged Dubrovnik BUT neither have completely destroyed it or it's spirit.
Photos and story courtesy of Bob & Wilma. |