Dubrovnik (Croatian: [dǔbroːʋniːk] ⓘ, [4] UK: / d (j) ʊ ˈ b r ɒ v n ɪ k / dyuu-BROV-nik, US: / d uː ˈ-/ doo-; [5] see notes on naming), historically known as Ragusa [6] (Italian: [raˈɡuːza] ⓘ), is a city in southern Dalmatia, Croatia, by the Adriatic Sea.

Jan 11, 2025 · Dubrovnik, port of Dalmatia, southeastern Croatia. Situated on the southern Adriatic Sea coast, it is usually regarded as the most picturesque city on the Dalmatian coast and is referred to as the “Pearl of the Adriatic.”

Dec 18, 2023 · At the southernmost point of Croatia, Dubrovnik is cut off from the motherland by a small nook of Bosnia & Hercegovina that bisects the Croatian coast, and it's also the country’s last town before Montenegro.

Nov 21, 2023 · Croatia’s top destination, Dubrovnik ’s diminutive old town lies within sturdy medieval fortifications, overlooking the deep blue Adriatic. Historical attractions in the old town include noble Baroque buildings, museums and galleries, while beyond the walls are beaches, islands and a glorious coastline to discover. 1.

Dubrovnik is an old city on the Adriatic Sea coast in the extreme south of Croatia. It is one of the most prominent tourist resorts of the Mediterranean, a seaport and the centre of the Dubrovnik-Neretva County.

Today Dubrovnik is one of the main tourist sites in Croatia. Dubrovnik is famous for its Old Town - this is an ancient fortress with large stone walls, which helped Dubrovnik keep its freedom for many centuries.

From sightseeing in the Old Town to the modern waterfront hotels of Lapad, these are the best neighborhoods in Dubrovnik to stay, play and explore. Explore Dubrovnik holidays and discover the best time and places to visit.