Pearl of the Adriatic

Jutting out into the Adriatic Sea, the city of Dubrovnik in southern Croatia sparkles with centuries-old charm. Here at its heart is the limestone-paved Old Town, surrounded by medieval walls. Visitors can walk along the walls, which stretch over a mile in length and were built to defend Dubrovnik from pirates and other unwelcome guests during the Middle Ages. Dotted by fortifications and towers, these days the walls offer stunning views of the brilliant blue waters of the Adriatic on one side, and the Old Town's distinctive terracotta roofs on the other.
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