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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Dubrovnik old town panorama

Rugged stone walls loop up and around Dubrovnik’s historic old town.

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Sunset over the Elaphiti islands

Sunset over the Elaphiti islands - captured high up on Srd Hill (which overlooks Dubrovnik).

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Silhouette of the Dubrovnik cable car

The cable car which shuttles tourists from Dubrovnik's old town to the peak of Srd Hill captured at sunset.

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Twilight from Srd hill

Long exposure of Dubrovnik's old town pictured during twilight from the peak of Srd Hill.

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Early morning in Dubrovnik harbour

The imposing structure of St John’s Fortress located at the entrance of Dubrovnik’s port - captured over the still waters early one morning.

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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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Reflection of a small boat

A lone fishing boat moored to the promenade in Dubrovnik’s old harbour. The clean & crystal clear waters give the impression that it’s floating in mid-air.

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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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Binoculars above Kotor

Looking down on the coastal town of Kotor in Montenegro, located in a secluded part of the Bay of Kotor - surrounded by fortifications and walls.

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Cruise ships moored in Kotor

The Majestic Princess & Azamara Quest cruise ships pictured at the foot of the Gulf of Kotor allowing visitors to explore the old town of Kotor – an Unesco World Heritage site since 1979.

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Steps leading to the Fort overlooking Kotor

Climbing up the meandering upper town walls above Kotor (a short version of the Great Wall) via 1350 steps.

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Kotor surrounded by fortifications

The Church of Our Lady of Health seen part way up the upper town walls above Kotor.

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Small boat moored in Perast

The tiny yet historic town of Perast on the edge of the Bay of Kotor in Montenegro has boasted a Unesco World Heritage Site status since 1979.

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The quayside in Perast

Perast is an old town on the Bay of Kotor in Montenegro. It is situated a few kilometres northwest of Kotor and is noted for its proximity to the islets of St. George and Our Lady of the Rocks

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Pretty Perast in the Bay of Kotor

The old town of Perast seen at the foot of St Ilija along the picturesque coast of Montenegro.

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Perast in the Bay of Kotor

The historic old town of Perast sandwiched between the turquoise coloured water of The Bay of Kotor & the rugged mountains of the Montenegro coastline.

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Banje Beach Dubrovnik

Waves lap up against the Banje Beach, a popular upmarket stretch of pebbled coast with stunning views of the old town of Dubrovnik.

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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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Dubrovnik framed by the trees

Varying types of trees frame the walled old town one morning - captured along a coastal road leading to the town.

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Dubrovnik's old town seen over a curving coastal road

Listed as a World Heritage site by Unesco in 1979 – Dubrovnik was one of the earliest sites to be listed just a year after the listing began. It’s thought that it might have been targeted in the Balkans war because of its iconic stature & symbol as the Pearl of the Adriatic.

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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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View of Dubrovnik from Park Orsula

The breath-taking views of Dubrovnik’s beautiful old town seen from Park Orsula.

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The foot of Mount Srd

Culture, history, architecture & outstanding natural beauty come together in Dubrovnik at the foot of Mount Srd.

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Winding coastal road to Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik seen at the foot of the southernmost region of Croatia in South Dalmatia.

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Meandering coastal road towards Dubrovnik

A winding single lane coastal road weaves along the side of steep limestone cliffs towards Dubrovnik.

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The pearl of the Adriactic

Dubrovnik sandwiched between the clear turquoise water of the Adriatic & the mountains which separate Croatia from neighbouring Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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Cable car climbing Mount Srd

Dubrovnik - easily one of Europe's most stunning cities, pictured on the edge of the Adriatic & at the foot of the Dalmatia region which hugs much of the country’s coastline.

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Looking down on Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik's old town seen over limestone rocks and colourful wildflowers on Srd Hill in the South Dalmatian region of Croatia.

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Pebbly Banje beach

Tourists and locals enjoy the late springtime sunshine on the upmarket Banje Beach adjacent to the old town of Dubrovnik.

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Looking upward at the Dubrovnik architecture

Colourful architecture captured under a gorgeous blue sky in the historic old town area of Dubrovnik.

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The Stradun through an archway

Dubrovnik's famous main street, known as the Stradun is paved with glistening marble and lined with shop fronts that all look exactly the same. This egalitarian design was decided on when the town was rebuilt after the earthquake.

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