One of the most photogenic cities in the world, Dubrovnik is a sunny, picture-perfect paradise on the Adriatic Sea. It was formerly part of the Venetian empire and later a maritime powerhouse in its own right until the late 17th century. Yugoslav army forces attacked Dubrovnik in October 1991 following Croatia's secession - a strategically pointless siege that lasted for six months and killed 114 civilians. More about Dubrovnik ...
To the right is the 1441 gothic Rector's Palace, with 16th century Sponza Palace in the distance.
To the right is the 1441 gothic Rector's Palace, with 16th century Sponza Palace in the distance.
