Dubrovnik

The old city of Dubrovnik offers immense and rich experiences to visitors--arguably the best city walls in Europe, Italian architecture, palaces and churches, as well as the clear waters of the Adriatic Sea. This new edition serves as an excellent guide for independent travelers and also explores beyond the city, suggesting day trips to islands off Dubrovnik's peaceful coastline for those wishing to retreat from the bustle of the city and indulge in scenic walks and natural history.

Features include:

*Revised listings for hotels for all styles and budgets, including accommodation within the city walls

*Updated information on dining out

*Practical advice, including getting there and getting around on public transport

Exploring Dubrovnik's fascinating history, this in-depth look at Dubrovnik combines scholarship with entertaining anecdotes about the people who built this ancient merchant state. A history of Dubrovnik and the Ragusan Republic, details on the city’s art and architecture, five short guided walks through the old town and just outside it, and information on destinations elsewhere in the former Ragusan Republic and the islands and towns along the Mediterranean coast are included. With food and wine reviews, practical tips about the town, and short, selective lists of restaurants and hotels, this is the essential handbook for any traveler visiting this spectacular oasis.