Mediterranean Cruise - ORIANA : Dubrovnik

05-August-2010, Dubrovnik : Croatia

Weather: Sunny, Temp:28°C Sea State:Calm, Sunrise:05:43 Sunset 20:03

We arrive at the city of Dubrovnik (Formerly known as Ragusa) situated on the Dalmation coast of the Adriatic Sea in Croatia (Formerly Yugoslavia) the city being badly damaged in the war 1990-1992.

However, even with all the damaged caused by the war and after major restoration the Old City still retains it’s historic features and reminders of the past.

If you enter the Old City through the Pile Gate,(ramp and steps access) built in the 15^th Century you are greeted with the large Onofrio Fountain built in approx 1440 the dome top being added in 1520’s.

You can walk around the top of the walls for some fantastic views of the city, ports and scattered little islands.

1 1/4 miles round if you do the whole thing.

Fee: 10 Euro per adult. Tickets purchase just to the right of the (Turist Office)their spelling not mine.

Once in the wall walk you obtain and audio guide for which there is an additional charge.

The whole of the Old City is pedestrian only with the block covered main street running through the city. There are number of shops, café’s and restaurants some in the narrow side streets.

Another way the see the city and sea views is to take the cable car situated just outside and to the right outside the Place Gate at the eastern side of the main street.

From here you can get a cable car ride to the top of the overlooking hillside giving you a fantastic view of the city, its harbours and surrounding islands.

Fee: Around 7 Euro per adult (note will only accept local currency or credit card)

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