Within the hallowed grounds of St. Blaise Church lies the Spomen ploča, a medieval memorial plaque that serves as a testament to the mighty Croatian Kingdom's legacy, featuring intricate period-specific craftsmanship and bilingual historical markers that illuminate Croatia's rich medieval past. The plaque's original inscriptions, best viewed during the golden morning light between 9-11 AM in sprin... »
Within a storied building in Dubrovnik's Old Town lies a remarkable natural history museum that houses an extensive collection of Adriatic marine life, preserved butterflies, and geological treasures from the Dalmatian region. The museum's carefully curated exhibits, including historic scientific instruments and detailed ecosystem dioramas, offer visitors an intimate glimpse into the rich biodiver... »
Dubrovnik's West Harbour, a tranquil counterpoint to the city's bustling Old Town, captivates visitors with its centuries-old stone fortifications and impossibly blue waters where local fishing boats gently bob against a backdrop of the commanding Lovrijenac Fortress. Beyond its fame as a Game of Thrones filming location, this historic bay offers intimate swimming spots amongst curious fish, while... »
Perched at the highest point of Dubrovnik's formidable city walls, the 14th-century Minčeta Fortress stands as a masterpiece of medieval military engineering, featuring an impressive Gothic crown-shaped tower with walls up to 6 meters thick and a unique star-shaped foundation designed for maximum defensive capability. Inside this architectural marvel, visitors can explore original stone staircases... »
Within the robust walls of St. John's Fortress, AKVARIJ Dubrovnik Aquarium melds medieval architecture with marine science, offering visitors an intimate glimpse into the underwater realms of the Adriatic Sea through 31 meticulously maintained display tanks. From its pioneering seahorse breeding program to the dedicated sea turtle rehabilitation center, this fortress-turned-aquarium transcends the... »
Standing as a testament to medieval engineering brilliance, the Large Onofrio Fountain has been the lifeblood of Dubrovnik since 1438, when Neapolitan architect Onofrio della Cava designed this 16-sided marvel to channel spring water from 12 kilometers away through an ingenious aqueduct system. Each of the fountain's sixteen faces features a unique maskeron - intricately carved stone masks with di... »
Standing sentinel atop a dramatic 37-meter cliff, Fort Lovrijenac commands respect with its ingeniously engineered walls - reaching 12 meters thick on the seaside yet intentionally thinner facing the city - showcasing medieval defensive brilliance at its finest. Beyond its recent fame as the Red Keep in Game of Thrones, this triangular 16th-century fortress bears witness to centuries of Dubrovnik'... »
