{"id":1952,"date":"2016-07-21T09:30:02","date_gmt":"2016-07-21T13:30:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/floridanewsline.com\/Clone2\/?p=1952"},"modified":"2016-08-24T17:02:39","modified_gmt":"2016-08-24T21:02:39","slug":"travel-dubrovnik-tiny-town-drama-dreams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/floridanewsline.com\/Clone2\/creekline-st-johns\/travel-dubrovnik-tiny-town-drama-dreams\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel : Dubrovnik \u2014 Tiny town of drama and dreams"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Debi Lander
\n<\/em>mail@floridanewsline.com<\/em><\/p>\n

Dubrovnik, Croatia, known to many as King\u2019s Landing in \u201cGame of Thrones,\u201d is an ancient walled city rising from the edge of the sea. The star of the Dalmatian Coast attracts international tourists for its breathtaking views, historic buildings and gorgeous natural wonders; however, Dubrovnik is also a city that was struck by war in 1991. <\/span><\/p>\n

Founded in the 7th century, Dubrovnik boomed into a maritime trading center in the 15th and 16th centuries. The city withstood attacks by the Turks and endured a horrific earthquake in 1667, but the Pearl of the Adriatic suffered its most serious damage during the 1991 \u2013 1995 war between Croatia and the Yugoslav Army. Over two-thirds of the historic town\u2019s buildings were hit by artillery and the narrow streets took hundreds of direct hits. Bullets also struck the medieval city walls and fires arose that damaged historic palaces. <\/span><\/p>\n

While the siege on the Old Town lasted just about eight months, Dubrovnik played a symbolic role in fighting for Croatian independence. <\/span><\/p>\n

Major reconstruction efforts restored buildings and Old Town Dubrovnik is back to its former glory, except for scars from a bullet strike here or there. Be prepared for a tiny, walking town \u2014 no cars permitted \u2014 that retains its medieval charms and characteristics. <\/span><\/p>\n

Dubrovnik\u2019s first walls appeared in the 9th century. Since then, they have been rebuilt and fortified numerous times. One of my fondest memories is climbing up, down and around these steep walls. You peer over red tiled rooftops and church steeples into the tightly packed enclosure, population about 1,000.<\/span><\/p>\n

The enticing views from the seaward side appear dramatically different. From these walls, relaxing views of crystal clear turquoise water, small islands and boats dominate the scene. <\/span><\/p>\n

Narrow cobblestone alleys lead to what I\u2019d call hole-in-the-wall restaurants and shops, but they are, in fact, delightful. Seafood is the main dish and here I devoured my first squid burger. The streets at the lowest level of the town lay flat with outdoor cafes spilling onto plazas. A favorite activity is sipping coffee or wine and people watching. <\/span><\/p>\n

After climbing the walls, visits to the Sponza and Rector\u2019s Palace, St. Blaise\u2019s Church and the Franciscan Monastery are the must-see attractions. The art, mainly Renaissance religious works, is exquisite and the dreamy cloister of the monastery looks like a picture in a fairytale. <\/span><\/p>\n

Dubrovnik became the set for several scenes in \u201cGame of Thrones,\u201d including King\u2019s Landing, the capital of the fictional Seven Kingdoms realm. Special tours take fans to where the filming took place. Boat rides, beaches and escapes to nearby islands are the loveliest way to spend your time. <\/span><\/p>\n

I grabbed a seat on the gondola for a pre-sunset ride up Mount Srd. During the Siege of Dubrovnik in 1991, Mount Srd was the base from which the Yugoslav Army shelled the city. The cross at the top was originally constructed in 1935, but was destroyed by mortars in 1991. Since then, it was rebuilt and dedicated to the victims of the Croatian War of Independence. The panoramic views are breathtaking and dramatic as is the story of this unforgettable city. <\/span><\/p>\n

Visit <\/span><\/i>www.bylandersea.com<\/span><\/i><\/a> to read more of local travel writer Debi Lander\u2019s stories and travel tips.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

<\/i>Photos courtesy Debi Lander<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

\"FNL<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0Rooftops and steeples in Old Town Dubrovnik<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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\"FNL<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0Walking the walls Old Town Dubrovnik<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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