Today we went back to Croatia to visit the city of Dubrovnik.We docked in the port of Gruz and due to it being a 45 minute walk into town we took a taxi which were conveniently lined up next to the ship. There was a standard charge of 10 euros for the ten minute trip to the walled city.
We walked over the drawbridge and through the main archway known as the Pile Gate, as you walk don the pedestrian promenade you are met with the view of the clock tower at the end of the city. The main arteries house several interesting buildings and monuments such as the Onofrio Fountain, Fransiscan Monastery housing the pharmacy, Sponza Palace, St. Blazes church and Rectors Palace.
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| Clock Tower |
We spent about an hour and a half wandering around but noticed that entrance to just about everywhere was chargeable, they are certainly trying to capalatize on the tourists.There are lots of cafes and restaurants available within the walls or the Atlas Club Nautika just outside that has views over the water and the gate entrance.
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| Marina at the rear of the City |
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The city walls can be walked and extend for 2 kilometers giving wonderful views over the city and the sea.
It is apparent that rebuilding works are still carrying on after the war in 1991 but a fantastic job has been completed so far on many of the buildings.
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