Dubrovnik Croatia
Dubrovnik is a beautiful coastal city along the Adriatic Sea in southern Croatia. It is known for its stunning medieval architecture, well-preserved city walls, and rich history and is often called the “Pearl of the Adriatic.”
When we exited the ship just after docking, we met a stiff breeze at about 20 mph and 42 degrees, a morning wake-up. The day turned sunny and was about 50 degrees throughout. We expected that this port would be our coldest.
Dubrovnik was founded in the 7th century and became a significant maritime republic during the Middle Ages. The Old Town of Dubrovnik is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, recognized for its remarkable Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque buildings.
This site was the featured background in Game of Thrones. The massive stone walls encircle the Old Town and are one of Dubrovnik’s most iconic features, stretching nearly two kilometers. The main street of Dubrovnik is lined with shops, restaurants, and historical buildings. The scenery around the area is breathtaking, with the sea as a backdrop.
The sunset tonight was 4:25 pm in Dubrovnik, way too early.
I was surprised by how close the Bosnian border is here in Croatia. During the war in the 1990s, Dubrovnik was shelled. The mountain behind Dubrovnik is the border, and they currently have issues with immigrants crossing over. Croatia is part of the EU, and Bosnia is not. Croatia requires everyone to work within thirty days of receiving aid, so immigrants move on, as explained by our tour guide. There are no property taxes and a free school system. The tour guide said there was no crime, and the city had no trash or homeless.
Our next stop is Malta on Sunday, November 17th, along with several other Italian ports of call on our way to Roma.