Croatia... the splendors of the old town of Dubrovnik

Weather of Arabia - It is an ancient city and seaport on the Adriatic coast in the far south of Croatia . It has become one of the most prominent tourist resorts in the Mediterranean, and has been dubbed the "Pearl of the Adriatic".. It is Dubrovnik in Croatia , which is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

During the Middle Ages, Dubrovnik was the only city in the Adriatic to rival Venice. Thanks to its wealth and diplomacy, it achieved a remarkable level of development during the 15th and 16th centuries. It was home to many prominent poets, playwrights, painters, and scholars.

Today, Dubrovnik is the oldest tourist destination in Croatia, as it is distinguished by its magnificent architecture and amazing carved details, through churches, monasteries, museums, and fountains. And all this despite the fact that it was subjected to intense bombing during the Croatian War of Independence between 1991 and 1995, and its signs are still visible in the stone houses.

The Old Town is a top destination no visitor should miss, and while it can be relatively difficult to navigate due to the small streets, signs at street entrances advertise all the hotels, restaurants and shops so you can't get lost in this small pedestrian town Just.

It is recommended for tourists to visit the walls around the old city during the early morning or evening hours, to enjoy the wonderful scenery that characterizes Dubrovnik, which is surrounded by two-kilometer walls and is famous for it all over the world. The city has been protected from enemies thanks to these walls throughout history.

Within the city walls are Fort Minceta on the northwest side which was built according to a Renaissance building design, Fort Saint Johns on the southeast side, Fort Lawrence in Biel and Fort Revelin in Ploce . The main entrance to the city walls is located next to the inner gates of Belle and is protected by the tower of St. Luke.