What to see in Dubrovnik

 

As Croatia’s tourist capital, Dubrovnik has many exciting places to offer on your visit to the location. The war torn past of the city can be clearly seen with the number of stone structures that still show the remnants of mortar damages and bullet marks. The significant role of Dubrovnik in the historical Croatian War of Independence contributed to the popularity of the city as one of the top places to visit in Croatia.

Notable structures and architecture you may find appealing on your visit to Dubrovnik are historic buildings such as palaces, churches, stone towers and museums. Some of the popular tourist attractions in Dubrovnik include the Bell Tower, Fort Lovrijenac, Sponza Palace, Rector’s Palace, Placa Stradun, Pile Gate and the War Photo Limited. The magnificent stone churches of Dubrovnik also captivate the interest of tourists visiting the location such as the Franciscan Monastery, Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, Church of Saint Blaise, Church of St. Ignatius and the Jesuit College and the Serbian Orthodox Church.

Travelers who want to know the rich historical background of Dubrovnik, a visit to the museums available in the location is necessary. These museums contain some of the important memorabilia of the war torn history of Croatia as well as the participation of Dubrovnik in enriching the culture of the region. These museums are filled with paintings, reliquaries and other valuable items in the history of Croatia. Some of the well-known museums in the location include The Sponza Palace Museum, The Treasury of Cathedral, The Museum of Icons, The Ethnographic Museum, Maritime Museum and The Home of Marin Drzic.