Dubrovnik (pop. 42000) is located on
the coast of Croatia. The World Heritage City was historically the independent
Republic of Ragusa. The marble paved mainstreet is symbolic of inter-ethnic and
cultural unity. Beautifully restored
since being gravely damaged in the wars of the Yugoslav succession in 1991, Dubrovnik
is now again the centre of Adriatic tourism. A useful summary of its heritage
and history is available in DennisRodwell’s ‘World Heritage – 38 Dubrovnik’.
The complete, accessible and magnificent
walls date mainly from 15th-16th Centuries and largely survived the 17th Century earthquake.
Baedeker references Sud Allemagne et
Autriche 1902 pp 404-5 (as Ragusa); Dalmatien und Die Adria 1929 (includes plan)pp
191-195 (as Ragusa/Dubrovnik).
Note
Photos from a DMB visit 2003, may be more later from 2011.
DUBROVNIK
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Dubrovnik takes "this opportunity to kindly invite you to
participate in our process of cultural transformation and co-create ideas of a
future Dubrovnik." Following Valletta's successful bid for 2018, Dubrovnik represents different and important features that will make it a great and truly European Capital of Culture in 2020. "The concept of Dubrovnik's candidature is “City in the Making''. The concept builds on the dynamic principles of co-creation, mediation of dialogue, and ExChange (change through exchange). Accordingly, Dubrovnik's candidature is based on four thematic pillars: reclaiming public space, releasing creative energy, redefining identity, and reconnecting Dubrovnik with Europe and the World." See letter from the city for more deatils of bid and also my brief walled town description.
