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Dubrovnik, Croatia (April 2003)

Dubrovnik is known as the "jewel of the Adriatic." It is located in the south of Croatia between the Adriatic and Dinaric Alps. The 13th century Old Town remains virtually unchanged today. Dubrovnik is surrounded by tall ramparts and has only 2 entrances to the pedestrian-only Old Town leading to the Stradun, the city's promenade. A wealth of historic sites lie within the ancient city walls. Despite a tumultuous history, Dubrovnik has retained its medieval charms and beauty. The city suffered much damage and approximately 114 civilian deaths during the JNA attack and siege that lasted for 7 months between 1991-1992. The attacking regime in Montenegro was installed and loyal to the Serbian government of Slobodan Milosevic. In May 1992, the Croatian Army liberated Dubrovnik, although danger of further attacks lasted for another 3 years. Adhering to UNESCO guidelines, the damage to the Old Town has been repaired. While a few bullet holes can still be seen today, visitors are again flocking to Dubrovnik because it’s medieval charms and dazzling beauty are irresistible.
Dubrovnik, Croatia cover page.
Dubrovnik, Croatia cover page.		 Map of Croatia with the star indicating Dubrovnik.
Map of Croatia with the star indicating Dubrovnik.		 Map of Dubrovnik.
Map of Dubrovnik.		 Brothers Petrovic, the portal of the 15th century Franciscan Church with a Madonna and Child carving.
Brothers Petrovic, the portal of the 15th century Franciscan Church with a Madonna and Child carving.
A narrow street with stairs below.
A narrow street with stairs below.		 I stopped for a photo on the steps going down this narrow street.
I stopped for a photo on the steps going down this narrow street.		 Tourists and outdoor cafés on Stradun with the tower of the Church of the Saviour in the background.
Tourists and outdoor cafés on Stradun with the tower of the Church of the Saviour in the background.		 View of the Bell Tower and the House of the Main Guard.
View of the Bell Tower and the House of the Main Guard.
Close-up of the unique clock on the side of the Bell Tower.
Close-up of the unique clock on the side of the Bell Tower.		 People strolling down Stradun (the main street of Dubrovnik).
People strolling down Stradun (the main street of Dubrovnik).		 Sponza Palace (formerly a customs house) on Stradun.
Sponza Palace (formerly a customs house) on Stradun.		 Close-up of the façade of Sponza Palace.
Close-up of the façade of Sponza Palace.
Columns of the 15th century Gothic and Renaissance Rector's Palace.
Columns of the 15th century Gothic and Renaissance Rector's Palace.		 Close-up of a decorative column of the Rector's Palace. It was the center of government in the old Dubrovnik Republic.
Close-up of a decorative column of the Rector's Palace. It was the center of government in the old Dubrovnik Republic.		 Water spewing from the 15th century Little Onofrio fountain which is also a water reservoir.
Water spewing from the 15th century Little Onofrio fountain which is also a water reservoir.		 A whimsical face on an old Dubrovnik wall near the Guard House.
A whimsical face on an old Dubrovnik wall near the Guard House.
Dubrovnik's Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin is 3 churches built on top of each other (7th, 12th & 18th centuries).
Dubrovnik's Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin is 3 churches built on top of each other (7th, 12th & 18th centuries).		 View of the Rector's Palace with the Sponza Palace in the background.
View of the Rector's Palace with the Sponza Palace in the background.		 These pigeons were perched on this decorative ironwork in Dubrovnik.
These pigeons were perched on this decorative ironwork in Dubrovnik.		 Me posing in front of Pile Gate in Dubrovnik.
Me posing in front of Pile Gate in Dubrovnik.
I am standing on top of the Baroque steps in front of the Jesuit Church.
I am standing on top of the Baroque steps in front of the Jesuit Church.		 Note the interesting architectural details above the Baroque steps in front of the Jesuit Church.
Note the interesting architectural details above the Baroque steps in front of the Jesuit Church.		 Built between 1669-1725, it was dedicated to St. Ignatius. It is the first Jesuit Church to have been founded outside of Rome.
Built between 1669-1725, it was dedicated to St. Ignatius. It is the first Jesuit Church to have been founded outside of Rome.		 Me standing in front of the 15th century Bokar Fort, which once defended the City Gate, the bridge and the moat at Pile.
Me standing in front of the 15th century Bokar Fort, which once defended the City Gate, the bridge and the moat at Pile.
Here I am striking a pose along the harbor.
Here I am striking a pose along the harbor.		 Me standing in front of Dubrovnik's rampart walls with waves of the Adriatic Sea crashing behind me.
Me standing in front of Dubrovnik's rampart walls with waves of the Adriatic Sea crashing behind me.		 Side view of Fort St. John with the harbor along the Old Port of Dubrovnik in the background.
Side view of Fort St. John with the harbor along the Old Port of Dubrovnik in the background.		 Another view of the Old Port with Dubrovnik's fortified walls and Cathedral of the Assumption in the background.
Another view of the Old Port with Dubrovnik's fortified walls and Cathedral of the Assumption in the background.
A silhouette shot in front of some of Dubrovnik's arched passageways.
A silhouette shot in front of some of Dubrovnik's arched passageways.		 Red terra cotta rooftops seen along the top of the southern defense wall of Dubrovnik.
Red terra cotta rooftops seen along the top of the southern defense wall of Dubrovnik.		 More views from the wall with the Minceta Tower (the highest tower at the highest point of the city).
More views from the wall with the Minceta Tower (the highest tower at the highest point of the city).		 Me posing along Dubrovnik's defensive wall with waves of the Adriatic Sea breaking below.
Me posing along Dubrovnik's defensive wall with waves of the Adriatic Sea breaking below.
Rooftop views along the city's rampart walls.
Rooftop views along the city's rampart walls.		 Many small houses could be seen below.
Many small houses could be seen below.		 Columns and arches on an old Dubrovnik building.
Columns and arches on an old Dubrovnik building.		 We came upon this small bastion which was facing the Adriatic Sea.
We came upon this small bastion which was facing the Adriatic Sea.
Another view of the fortified southern wall and the Adriatic.
Another view of the fortified southern wall and the Adriatic.		 These decrepit old houses look like they might have suffered damage during the war with Serbia.
These decrepit old houses look like they might have suffered damage during the war with Serbia.		 More old houses in Dubrovnik in disrepair.
More old houses in Dubrovnik in disrepair.		 Tiled Dubrovnik rooftops with the Old Port in the background.
Tiled Dubrovnik rooftops with the Old Port in the background.
Pigeons perched on the tiled roof.
Pigeons perched on the tiled roof.		 Red roofs and decrepit houses!
Red roofs and decrepit houses!		 Triple bell tower as seen from the city wall.
Triple bell tower as seen from the city wall.		 Another view of the trip bell tower with old Dubrovnik buildings down below.
Another view of the trip bell tower with old Dubrovnik buildings down below.
More red rooftops beyond the iron gate.
More red rooftops beyond the iron gate.		 A westerly view of the city's defense wall.
A westerly view of the city's defense wall.		 View of Lovrjenac Fort from the city's wall. It lies on a steep cliff near the western entrance to Old Town.
View of Lovrjenac Fort from the city's wall. It lies on a steep cliff near the western entrance to Old Town.		 One can see how long and elaborate city wall is from this photo. Note the Croatian flag.
One can see how long and elaborate city wall is from this photo. Note the Croatian flag.
A view of the wall heading north from the southeast end of it.
A view of the wall heading north from the southeast end of it.		 Another vantage point heading north along the city wall.
Another vantage point heading north along the city wall.		 A view of Stradun, the tower of the Church of the Saviour and the Bell Tower from the walls above the Pile Gate.
A view of Stradun, the tower of the Church of the Saviour and the Bell Tower from the walls above the Pile Gate.		 A view looking down at the big Onofrio fountain from the rampart walls surrounding Old Town.
A view looking down at the big Onofrio fountain from the rampart walls surrounding Old Town.
Here I am doing my ablutions at the lion fountain in Market Square!
Here I am doing my ablutions at the lion fountain in Market Square!		 Close-up of the lions spouting water on the lion fountain
Close-up of the lions spouting water on the lion fountain		 Statue of Ivan Gundulic in Gundulic Square. He was one of the greatest poets of old Croatian renaissance literature.
Statue of Ivan Gundulic in Gundulic Square. He was one of the greatest poets of old Croatian renaissance literature.		 A woman vendor selling linens in front of Statue in Gundulic Square.
A woman vendor selling linens in front of Statue in Gundulic Square.
Close-up of the women sowing something.
Close-up of the women sowing something.		 View of the Church of St. Blasius (the patron saint of Dubrovnik) built in 1715.
View of the Church of St. Blasius (the patron saint of Dubrovnik) built in 1715.		 Me standing in front of Roland's column (15th century) in Luza Square (he was a legendary medieval knight).
Me standing in front of Roland's column (15th century) in Luza Square (he was a legendary medieval knight).		 I am trying to pick some oranges out of this orange tree in Dubrovnik.
I am trying to pick some oranges out of this orange tree in Dubrovnik.

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