Dome of Dubrovnik Cathedral

Dome of Dubrovnik Cathedral seen along a narrow street in the old town and captured against a clear blue sky.

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Dubrovnik's Gibraltar by the waters edge

Nick-named Dubrovnik's Gibraltar, Fort Lovrijenac is a fortress west of the old town & is located outside of the city walls standing 121ft above sea level.

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Square crop of Ploce Gate

The main entrance into the old town from the east, Ploce Gate, like Pile Gate, is a 15th-century stone bridge with a wooden drawbridge and a stone arch bearing a statue of St Blaise.

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Fisherman gut their catch

A pair of fishermen gut their catch ready to sell on the island of Sipan (off the coast of Croatia).

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Winding roads to Dubrovnik

Winding roads lead along the rocky coastline towards Dubrovnik.

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Colours of Dubrovnik's oldtown

Uniformed colours of the buildings in Dubrovnik's old town. While the upper levels are residential, the ground floors are used as shops, cafes and restaurants.

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Looking skyward in a narrow street

Looking skyward in a narrow street in Dubrovnik's old town - listed as a World Heritage site by Unesco in 1979.

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Looking down a street in Dubrovnik

The beautifully and fully restored old town of Dubrovnik – made up of maze of ramparts, forts, palaces, squares, churches & museums between narrow streets.

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Franciscan Church and Monastery in Dubrovnik

A monochrome image of the Franciscan Church and Monastery in the old town of Dubrovnik - captured at the start of the 2017 holiday season in the South of Croatia.

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Looking back on St Johns Fortress and the old harbour in Dubrovnik

A multiple image panorama captured early one morning from the porporela (pier and breakwater in Dubrovniks old harbour). It was originally built in the old times to reduce the intensity of waves, reduce erosion and protect boats and ships anchored in the harbour.

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Old Croatian Navy vessel

One of the two military vehicles seen along the edge of Gruz harbour in Dubrovnik - reminders of the recent Homeland war in the 1990's.

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Cat sleeping in the sunshine

A cat sleeps on a limestone seat in Dubrovnik's old town.

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Sveti Jakov facing Dubrovnik

Waves lap up against the shores of Sveti Jakov, a secluded beach sandwiched between the rocks facing the town of Dubrovnik.

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Pigeons bath & drink from a fountain

Pigeons take it in turns to bath & drink from a fountain of water just outside Dubrovnik's city walls.

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Scars from the Siege of Dubrovnik

This building was the first to be shelled in 1991 during a Serb offensive. Much of the city was damaged but thankfully most of it was able to be repaired and now the entire region thrives on tourism. These exterior railings on the balcony are the originals.

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Distant views of Dubrovnik

Getting away from the hustle & bustle of Dubrovnik at Orsula Park.

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Laundry drying above a narrow street

Laundry drying above a narrow street in Dubrovnik's old town. Dubbed the city of 1000 monuments - Dubrovnik offers tourists the chance to walk around the ramparts, forts, palaces, squares, churches & museums.

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National flag of Croatia

The national flag of Croatia flaps proudly in the wind between a pair of traditional coloured shutters.

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St John’s Fortress lit up by golden sunlight

Positioned on the south-eastern side of Dubrovnik’s old harbour to protect the entrance to the harbour, St John’s Fortress now houses the Maritime Museum and aquarium.

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Framing Dubrovnik cathedral

Dubrovnik cathedral seen under the arches of Rectors Palace in the historical old town.

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Pretty facades in Dubrovnik

A typical colourful frame in Dubrovnik as the colourful uniformed shutters contrast against the limestone facades.

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Fort Lovrijenac seen from the city walls

A multiple image panorama of Fort Lovrijenac proudly sat on top of the rocks which jut out from the Dalmatia landscape into the Adriactic Sea. This fortress and the bay of water in the foreground have become a hotspot for fans of a Game of Thrones having featured in Kings Landing.

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Outside of Ploce Gate

The main entrance into the old town from the east, Ploce Gate, like Pile Gate, is a 15th-century stone bridge with a wooden drawbridge and a stone arch bearing a statue of St Blaise.

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A yacht ventures out into the Adriactic

A yacht pictured off the coast of Lopud Island in the South of Croatia. The Franciscan Monastery can be seen on the end of the promenade in the distance.

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Old fountain on the Stradun

A face like sculpture pictured against the limestone buildings on the Stradun in Dubrovnik.

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Sunset by Dubrovnik harbour

Multiple image panorama of Dubrovnik's old harbour crammed full of varying sized boats bobbing along in the crystal clear water.

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Dubrovnik old town from the hillside

Multiple image panorama of Dubrovnik nestled between the turquoise coloured Adriatic Sea and the mountains of South Dalmatia.

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Lantern on the city walls

A corner of the charming medieval walls which circle Dubrovnik’s old town on the edge of the Adriatic Sea.

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Locals setting up their stalls

People setup at the open-air market on Gunduliceva Poljana, Dubrovnik. Locals focus on stocking up their kitchens with fresh produce whilst tourists pick up items for picnics.

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Fishing boat on Lopud Island

A lone fishing boat floating on the crystal clear waters of the Adriactic off Lopud Island. Lopud sees many tourists during the summer and is economically the most developed of the Elaphiti Islands.

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Daily life in Dubrovnik

A workman delivers drinks to local bars and cafes early one morning in Dubrovnik's old town.

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The Stradun in Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik’s old town is not just about history, it's also packed full of culture and local cuisine thanks to the numerous restaurants, cafes and bars which spill out onto outdoor terraces - many of these are located on or immediately off the Stradun.

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St Johns Fortress at dusk

St Johns Fortress drenched in golden light on the edge of the old harbour in Dubrovnik at dusk. The complex monumental fortress located on the south-eastern side of the old city port has defended the old town from sea attacks for centuries.

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Steps outside St Sebastian Church

Slanted angle of the circular steps outside St Sebastian Church in Dubrovnik.

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The Stradun panorama

Looking at the cathedral and down an empty Stradun in Dubrovnik's old town early one morning.

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Boats lined up in Dubrovnik harbour

Panorama of boats lined up in Dubrovnik's pretty old harbour - seen under a blue sky early one morning.

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Hillside of Srd Hill seen from the old town of Dubrovnik

Rectors Palace, the Church of Saint Blaise and Sponza Palace seen at the foot of Srd Hill in Dubrovnik, the Pearl of the Adriatic.

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Orlando in front of the cathedral

Statue of an ancient knight (known as Orlando) who, according to legend saved Dubrovnik from a Saracen siege with his fleet in the 9th century.

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Dubrovnik seascape panorama

Simply put, Croatia is one the most beautiful countries in Europe. The coastline of Dalmatia is undoubtedly the shining star with its clean waters, pine trees, secluded coves & varying terrain.

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Rising buildings in the old town of Dubrovnik

Tourists explore the ancient city walls of Dubrovnik in a clockwise direction from the old harbour. This was captured at the start of the 2017 holiday season before the vast crowds of people descended on the Pearl of the Adriactic. The Northern city walls sit much higher than the rest of the fortifications with Minceta Tower being the highest bastion.

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Decorations on the bridge by Ploce Gate

Dubrovnik's old harbour seen through a pair of decorations on the bridge leading to Ploce Gate.

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Boats moored off the promenade in Sipan

Small fishing boats tied to the promenade on the Island of Sipan - the largest the largest of the Elaphiti Islands which are off the coast of Dubrovnik in Croatia.

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Outside a house in the old town of Dubrovnik

Laundry seen drying outside a house in the old town of Dubrovnik. This was captured whilst exploring the high ancient city walls which have protected the city for centuries.

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Seating area outside Rectors Palace

The most important building in the Old Town, the magnificent Rectors Palace was the residence of the ruling Rector. Nowadays the Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra regularly performs in its handsome atrium.

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St John’s Fortress

Positioned on the south-eastern side of Dubrovnik’s old harbour to protect the entrance to the harbour, St John’s Fortress now houses the Maritime Museum and aquarium.

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Framing Stari Grad in Dubrovnik

Looking through a doorway in Orsula Park towards the historic old town of Dubrovnik.

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Charming medieval walls around Dubrovnik

The city walls follow a plan first laid out in the 13th century and have been further reinforced by a Renaissance architect the city to include the towers and bastions we see today.

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Trio of fishing boats

Three small fishing boats moored in a sheltered area of clear water off the Croatian island of Lopud.

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