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| Venue |
| Dubrovnik is situated at the very south of the Republic of Croatia and offers an unusual blend of modern culture and established tradition. Polished marble streets, a labyrinth of alleyways and breathtaking architecture characterize the Old Town.
Dubrovnik’s most stunning feature is the 82-foot tall city wall, which extends more than a mile. "Those who seek paradise on earth should come to Dubrovnik" George Bernard Shaw once remarked. The magnificent sight of the Old Town jutting into the azure sea makes it clear why Dubrovnik is known as the pearl of the Adriatic. |
In the 14th century, Dubrovnik was the only eastern Adriatic city-state to rival Venice enjoying sovereignty and its own culture. Indeed, with the first step on the wide Stradun stretching towards the bell tower, there can be no doubt as to the power that the Republic’s 450 years of independance have brought. Although severely damaged by an earthquake in 1667, Dubrovnik managed to preserve its beautiful Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque churches, monasteries, palaces and fountains. UNESCO recognized the rich cultural heritage and entered the city into its World's Heritage List. |