Dubrovnik is one of the most beautiful cities on the Croatian coast, which was our first stop in Croatia. We spent an amazing couple of days and nights in this incredible city filled with history and beauty. Dubrovnik is lively and interesting and beautiful with lots to do both during the day and night.
Arriving in Dubrovnik on the ferry we were greeted by an abundance of green rolling hills and tucked neatly inbetween is the magic and spiritual wonder of Dubrovnik and its surrounding islands. 
On entering the old town through the Pile gate you cross over a drawbridge and The Onofrio Fountain is the first thing you see which was built in 1438. The water is fresh and crowds of people gather around the fountain waiting to fill up their water bottles or drink straight from their hands. There is a sense of timelessness as you wander and explore the old town stumbling upon busy morning markets, crafty shops and busy cafes. There were buzzing tourists everywhere. We explored down the narrow streets and then headed for the little old town port where there are loads of ferries to take you to Lokrum and other nearby islands. 
From the port you can see the enormous city walls and how they would have protected the little city with the red terracotta roofs and it really is an amazing setting.
On entering the old town through the Pile gate you cross over a drawbridge and The Onofrio Fountain is the first thing you see which was built in 1438. The water is fresh and crowds of people gather around the fountain waiting to fill up their water bottles or drink straight from their hands. There is a sense of timelessness as you wander and explore the old town stumbling upon busy morning markets, crafty shops and busy cafes. There were buzzing tourists everywhere. We explored down the narrow streets and then headed for the little old town port where there are loads of ferries to take you to Lokrum and other nearby islands. 
From the port you can see the enormous city walls and how they would have protected the little city with the red terracotta roofs and it really is an amazing setting. 
We had lunch down one of the narrow streets and after a good afternoon nap we headed back to old city to stroll the city while the sun set behind the hills. Whilst eating ice-creams we stumbled across ancient fountains, buildings and the most exquisite and spiritual chuch called The St Blaise's church which was at the end of Stradun. 
This church is dedicated to Dubrovnik's patron saint and inside the lavish 18th-century church is a charming 15th-century statue of St Blaise who holds a scale model of Dubrovnik in his hand. We settled on an outside café to have a dinner which turned out to be romantic and peaceful taking in the surroundings and watching people go by.
The next day we headed out to the Island of Lokrum.
Our last day was left in the morning to wander the outskirts of Dubrovnik and in the afternoon we climbed and walked the 2km around the city in the walls which were built between the 13th and the 16th centuries and encircle the city. The views from the top are incredible, looking as far as the eye can see over the Adriatic sea.
After Dubrovnik we moved on by ferry to the island of Korcula
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History of Dubrovnik:
In December 1991 serbian and Montenegrin gunners trained their artillery on the beautiful, historic city of Dubrovnik. As it was without military value, the only purpose seemed to be to break the morale of the Croatian people by destroying the Adriatic's most historic city which caused terrible damage to the roofs, the marble streets and the Renaissance
Fortunately UNESCO and other international organizations rushed to the rescue. And it once again beautifully restored.
In December 1991 serbian and Montenegrin gunners trained their artillery on the beautiful, historic city of Dubrovnik. As it was without military value, the only purpose seemed to be to break the morale of the Croatian people by destroying the Adriatic's most historic city which caused terrible damage to the roofs, the marble streets and the Renaissance
Fortunately UNESCO and other international organizations rushed to the rescue. And it once again beautifully restored.
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