In Europe there is a city called Dubrovnik, considered the elegant city of croatia, where through its constructions we can evoke a time of ostentation and good taste; located 495 meters from the capital of Croatia, surrounded by great walls built in the 10th century and restored in the 17th century, it has multiple tourist and historical attractions that will leave its visitors amazed by its majesty; Dubrovnik stands proud among its inhabitants as a surviving city of the war against Serbia.
Formerly it was known by the name of Ragusa which means »the walled enclosure», being named in the year 1979 A UNESCO World Heritage Site, an architectural treasure where you can see Venetian and Byzantine rule, tourists should not miss visiting the Palace of the Rectors, an important building for its political and historical connotation, it was the seat of government and the rector, also the residence of the Prince of Dubrovnik, currently this beautiful palace is a museum dedicated to the history of place, at the top of its structure you can have a spectacular view of the Cathedral and the city.
Mount Srd is a hill that shelters Dubrovnik, it has a cable car where you can go up to enjoy from the viewpoint a wonderful view of the calm Adriatic Sea, Lokrum Island, the Elaphite Islands and of course the city; its sunsets are sublime, being the prelude to a magical night.
Also called the pearl of the Adriatic, it is known for its coastal atmosphere, adorned by typical houses with terracotta roofs, its streets with cobbled paths, the Don Onofrio Fountain, in which drinking water flows from the mouths of the sculpted figures; do not miss visiting the Franciscan and Dominican Monasteries, the sublime Cathedral of La Asunción, the Church of San Blas and the Palacio de Sponza; Among its typical dishes, the bouzara stands out, a delicious crayfish stew, and the cevapi, which is a sausage similar to a sausage prepared on the grill.
In the month of August 2007, there was a fire in Bosnia-Herzegovina that reached Croatian territory and covered from the outskirts of Cavtat, 30 km to the south, to surround the city of Dubrovnik, because it moved north through the valley of Župa, the temperature was above 40 °C, wind and drought facilitated spreadto the extent that before its extinction it was believed that it could destroy the city and its inhabitantsbut they, bravely and together with the firefighters, managed after 24 hours to control the fire.
Its great beauty has not gone unnoticed in Europe, making it an ideal area to enjoy a quiet vacation, in the summer season you can enjoy its beaches; At the end of August, a festival known as Spancirfest is celebrated, where theatrical and musical performances are prepared everywhere.