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Dubrovnik (lat. Ragusa) is one of the genuine pearls of the Adriatic coast that you must visit if you combine rafting and staying at sea, which is an increasingly common choice of many tourists from all over the World.

Dubrovnik was “city – state” in the Middle Ages that fought for its special status more by the skills of diplomacy rather than by military forces, being surrounded by powerful empires. Since it was an extremely developed trade center and important see port, it retained a special status through the ages.

Traveling in long caravans throughout the Balkans, Dubrovnik merchants, in addition to the goods they sold, spread the spirit of the Mediterranean, brought new customs, spices, books, and represented a link between East and West.

Dubrovnik ships were recognizable throughout the Mediterranean, and the people of Dubrovnik were known as skilled and experienced sailors. Dubrovnik also influenced architecture by bringing the Mediterranean style of construction to the Balkans.

The City skillfully balanced between the great powers that marked certain epochs - Byzantium, the Kingdom of Hungary (Hungary), the Kingdom of Serbia, the Venetian Republic, the Turkish Empire, Napoleon's France, Austro-Hungary… The "golden age" of Dubrovnik lasted until the end of the 15th and the beginning of the 16th century. After the discovery of America and the sea route around Africa to India, the center of international trade moved from the Mediterranean to the Atlantic coast.

Since then, Dubrovnik has begun to stagnate as a trade center and port. The event that marked its history and marked the definitive collapse of former power was the devastating earthquake of 1667 that destroyed half the city and from which Dubrovnik never fully recovered.

Precisely because of the dynamic life and historical circumstances, Dubrovnik abounds in a rich cultural heritage, and each of the great powers that marked certain epochs and centuries has left its mark.

The impressive city walls are over 2 km long, outline the appearance of the city and are one of the most beautiful in Europe. The fortresses of Sveti Ivan, Lovrijenac, Minčeta, the fortress of Revelin give a special charm… A monument to Saint Blaise, the patron saint of the city, is carved on all fortresses. Onofrio's Fountain, Church of the Holy Savior, Monastery of St. Clare, Monastery of the Franciscans, Sponza, Church of St. Blaise, Orlando's Column, Duke’s Palace… are just some of the true pearls of Dubrovnik, and each of them today is a witness of the turbulent and rich history of Dubrovnik…

It’s needless to talk about the beauty of the sea coast. Simply, it has to be experienced and felt. Nobody visited Dubrovnik just once - everyone came back at least once again.

If you want to see the jewel of the Adriatic coast up close, it is yours just to get ready for the trip, and we will prepare the best possible offer for you.