NOTES Where isthewashroom(toilet)?• You’re welcome•Molim Thank You •Hvala Good Afternoon •DobarDan Good Morning•DobroJutro How much?•Koliko? Good Day•DobarDan USEFUL WORDS walls. All streetswithintheOld Town arepedestrianonly. transportation arerestrictedfromenteringtheOld Town port entrancetotheOld Town. Taxis andotherformsof A regularbusservicerunsevery10minutesfromthe TRANSPORTATION is locatedintheOld Town atCvijeteZuzoricStreet. TOURIST INFORMATION Taxis areplentifulonthepier. The Dubrovnik Tourist Board Gdje senalazi WC? purpose. While weworktoensurethattheinformation containedhereiniscorrect,wecannotaccept This informationhasbeencompiledfortheconvenience ofourguestsandisintendedsolelyforthat responsibility foranychanges thatmayhavetakenplacesinceprinting. © RCCL 2008. All rights reserved.

from thesame lightcoloredstone.Streets andlanes churches, palaces, fountains,andmuseums, allcut marbled-paved squares,cobbledstreets, tallhouses, perfectly preservedoldtown, isuniqueforits spot forDubrovnik’s youngpopulation. The whole, is theLarge OnofrioFountain,apopular meeting town. Justinsidethecitywalls nearthePileGate and SmallOnofrioFountainattheotherendof extends beforeyouallthewaytoClock Tower impressive pedestrianpromenade,thePlaca,which Entering Dubrovnik,youaregreetedbyan their cityatallcosts. uncompromised commitmenttotherestorationof past severalcenturies.Itspeopletakeprideintheir numerous restorationprojectsexecutedoverthe UNESCO’s “world heritagetreasures”duetothe bell towers.Itwasrecognizedin1979asoneof with stonepalaces, Venetian-style buildingsand cities intheworld,isaplaceofancientstreetslined the Republic.Dubrovnik,amongmostunique Dubrovnik situatedonthesouthernmostsectionof Adriatic SeabelongstoCroatiawiththecityof The majorityofthecoastlinealongeastern and clearestwatersintheMediterraneanregion. only thelargest archipelagobutalsothecleanest to beinhabited),theDalmatianCoastboastsnot With approximately1200islands(only66aresaid blue watersmerge intothecoolMediterranean. Dalmatian Coastwherepristinebeachesanddeep The truehighlightofCroatiaisthelegendary stunning seascapeoffriendlylocalsandrarebeauty. to Dubrovnikinthesouth,Croatia’s coastisa Stretching fromthenorthernmostharborofRijeka diversities onsuchasmalllandsurfaceasCroatia. the worldhaveasmanygeographicalandnatural GENERAL INFORMATION © 2009 maps.com Fewcountriesin sheer determinationofitspeople. and washeavilydamaged,Dubrovnikrestoredagain bythe Montenegrin militiain1991-92. Although itsuffered brutalassaults city torecover. And thencamethesiegeby Yugoslav armyand in 1979,amajorearthquakeshooktheareaandittookyearsfor destroyed mostofthecityandkilled5,000residents.Morerecently local memoryjustasindelibly:In1667amajorearthquakeandfire for gold.”SignificantdatesinDubrovnik’s history are engravedin inscribed aLatinphrasetranslatingas:“Freedomcannotbesold Lovrjenac Fortress,builtonabluff justoutsidethecitywalls,is centuries throughouttheMiddle Ages andRenaissance.Onthe and diplomaticpower. Ragusa’s independentexistencelastedfor leadership, itevolvedintoacity-statecalledRagusa,maritime Benefiting fromthisstrategicpositiononthe AdriaticSeaandcanny and merchants,atthecrossroadsofseveralmedievalempires. in theMiddle Ages. Itwasacityofsea-faringcitizens, diplomats Islands). ItevenhaddiplomaticrelationswiththeEnglishCourt in theEastandhadtraderepresentatives Africa (Cape Verde (abolished byNapoléonin1806),ittradedwith Turkey andIndia in the7thcentury. An independent,merchantrepublicfor700years HISTORY a vibrantandinvitingmanner. are blessedlyfreeofvehiculartrafficandthehumanspiritprevailsin & SHOPPINGGUIDE

Greek andRomanrefugeesoriginallysettledDubrovnik Dubrovnik PORT EXPLORER CROATIA © 2009 maps.com Places of Interest Ston – a small town on the narrow isthmus that connects Most tours to the old city begin at the ancient entrance the peninsula of Peljesac to the mainland. This little town 1 at the Pile Gate where you will pass through the city is often called a smaller version of Dubrovnik since it has a walls. Built between the 13th and 17th centuries, these great magnificent wall surrounding the city as well. The walls were walls encompass the entire old town and are 3 to 19 feet thick necessary in order to protect the large salt pans that produced and are 6,200 feet long with several bastions and two great the most highly valued product of the Dubrovnik Republic. fortresses guarding each approach. You will also find in Moli Ston (Small Ston) oyster farms, which are considered to be the best in the world due to the Dating from the 14th century, the Franciscan Monastery quality of the oysters harvested. 13 2 has a remarkable gothic porch with a small ornamented 1 3 cloister. The monastery preserves the equipment and utensils SHORE EXCURSIONS To make the most of your visit to 2 of the third oldest functioning pharmacy in the world. The Dubrovnik and its surrounding areas we suggest you take 12 library contains more than 30,000 volumes, including 1500 one of our organized Shore Excursions. For information manuscripts, 15 illuminated choral books (from the 15th and concerning tour options, content and pricing, please consult 4 16th centuries), and numerous works of old Croatian music. your Shore Excursion Brochure or contact the Shore Excursion 11 The Dominican Monastery dates also from the 14th Desk. 5 3 century but was not completed until 200 years later. It LOCAL CUSTOMS Bargaining: Most shops have set prices. contains an interesting cloister along with a fine collection of Bargaining is not a custom in Croatia. 10 Renaissance paintings, featuring works of local and Italian masters. Tipping: It is customary to tip waiters, drivers, guides and other service personnel. 6 Formerly a 16th century customs house and mint, Sponza 9 4 Palace is a predominantly Gothic palace. Five pillars and Local Cuisine: The Adriatic Coast excels in fresh seafood six graceful arches support the main façade and gallery. It is dishes ranging from scampi, shellfish, and Dalmatian brodet 8 home to the historical archives of the old republic. (mixed fish stewed with rice), all cooked in olive oil and served with boiled vegetables. Italian pizza and pasta are also At the end of the Placa stands St. Blaise’s Church good options on the Dalmatian Coast, costing about half of 7 5 consecrated to the Patron Saint of Dubrovnik, Blaise or what you will pay in Western Europe. Vlaho. This Baroque building was constructed between 1706 and 1714 on the site of a 14th century church. The gilded Drink Specialties: It is customary to have a small glass of silver statue of St. Vlaho holding a model of the city in his brandy before a meal and to accompany the food with one of hand (located on the main alter) and two stone statues were Croatia’s fine wines. Ask for a local regional wine. Croatia is recovered from the original structure. also known for its plum brandies, herbal brandies, cognacs, and liqueurs such as maraschino, a cherry liqueur made in This 15th century palace was once the seat of government Zadar. Italian-style espresso coffee is also a local favorite. 6 during the independent republic era in Dubrovnik. Combining late Gothic and early Renaissance styles, the LOCAL CURRENCY The unit of currency in Croatia is the Rector’s Palace is now a museum with furnished rooms, Kuna (Local abbreviation kn, international abbreviation HRK), Baroque paintings and historical exhibits. Here you’ll see how consisting of 100 lipas. Notes are available in 5, 10, 20, 50, the ruling class and aristocracy lived. The palace also has on 100, 200, 500, and 1000 denominations. display a collection of coins, medals, stamps, heralds, and A money exchange office is located in the port terminal. arms. POST OFFICE AND TELEPHONE FACILITIES The Beyond Dubrovnik main Post Office is located in Gruz, at Obala Pape Ivana Pavla Cavtat – second only to Dubrovnik in importance as a tourist II, No. 24. resort on the Dubrovnik Riviera. This picturesque seaside The Telephone and Telegraph Office is also located in the port resort grew up around the ruins of an ancient settlement by the building at Gruska Obala 24. Telephones are available inside Greeks from Epidaurus, and through the years has become a the terminal and calling cards can be purchased at the Post favorite destination for sailors and yacht enthusiasts. Office. Public telephones in the Old Town accept only phone Trsteno – the natural beauty and lush vegetation of this cards. town qualifies it as one of the most beautiful towns in the You can also place a call with your personal calling card using surrounding area. It is well known for its Arboretum, one of the following access codes: the oldest and prettiest Renaissance Parks on the Dalmatian PLACES OF INTEREST Coast. AT&T: 0.800.22.111 MCI: 0.800.22.112