Dubrovnik - Croatia
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The 'Pearl of the Adriatic', situated on the Dalmatian coast, became an
important Mediterranean sea power from the 13th century onwards. Although
severely damaged by an earthquake in 1667, Dubrovnik managed to preserve its
beautiful Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque churches, monasteries, palaces and
fountains. Damaged again in the 1990s by armed conflict, it is now the focus of
a major restoration programme co-ordinated by UNESCO.
The Historic Centre of Duvrovnik was inscribed on
the World Heritage List in 1994 Dubrovnik's appeal lies in the old town of Stari Grad, with its marble-paved squares, steep cobbled streets, tall houses, convents, churches, palaces, fountains and museums, all cut from the same light-coloured stone. Although Dubrovnik was heavily shelled in 1991 and '92, it has been largely restored.
Dubrovnik's city walls were built between the 13th and 16th centuries, and are still intact today. Arguably the finest city walls in the world, they are 25m (82ft) high, with 16 towers. You can't beat the view, and a walk along the walls will probably be the highlight of your visit to Dubrovnik. The climate along the Dubrovnik Region is a typical Mediterranean one, with mild, rainy winters and hot and dry summers. The air temperatures can slightly vary, depending on the area or region. Summer temperatures in July rise till 34°C in the northern part, while in the southern part they usually rise to 38°C. During winter the coldest temperatures are recorded in the northern Adriatic with temperatures dropping sometimes below zero, while the southern regions of the Adriatic coast generally remain above zero.
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