In the port city of Dubrovnik, Croatia on the southern Adriatic coast southwest of Sarajevo

 Dubrovnik is the “Pearl of the Adriatic” and the most iconic destination in Croatia.

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(in Croatia on the southern Adriatic coast southwest of Sarajevo) Medieval history meets breezy Mediterranean vibes in Dubrovnik, where towering stone fortresses rise from the sparkling Adriatic Sea. Walk along the ancient walls that surround Old Town to get a sweeping view of the city dotted with monasteries, palaces, and terracotta rooftops. Or, hit the beach: Most are pebbly and rugged, but if you’re looking for a stretch of sand, hop on a ferry and head to Lopud, a car-free island where you can kick back on Šunj beach, grab a bite in the village, or check out Lopud 1483 -- a restored 15th-century Franciscan monastery.

+ A sense of awe will descend when you see the beauty of Dubrovnik's Old Town, with its ancient city walls, baroque buildings and the shimmer of the Adriatic. The stunning Croatian city of stone and light, Dubrovnik is one of the most picturesque locations in the Balkans. The city is filled with limestone streets, baroque buildings, and big sea-facing walls representing the story of resilience and liberty. No wonder it attracts tourists who experience the rich history preserved in monuments and ancient buildings of the city. Most visited places include main street Stardun, Banje beach, and the iconic Walls of Dubrovnik.

+ The port city of Dubrovnik was founded in the 7th century by Romans; it came under Byzantine rule after the fall of Rome. It acknowledged Venetian suzerainty (from 1205–1358) but remained largely independent and became a mercantile power. It was known as a center of Slavic literature and art in the 15th–17th centuries. Subjugated by Napoleon I in 1808, it was passed to Austria in 1815 and to Yugoslavia in 1918. It was bombed by the Serbs (1991–92) during Croatia’s struggle for independence. The old city, enclosed by medieval city walls, contains 14th-century convents and the 15th-century Rector’s Palace.

+ Dubrovnik (derived from dubrava in Croatian, meaning “grove”) occupies a promontory jutting into the sea under the bare limestone mass of Mount Srdj. The port’s sea fortifications rise from the water’s edge, and the massive round tower of the Minc̆eta Fortress dominates the city on the landward side. The Old City of Dubrovnik was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1979.

+ The city walls, mostly a double line, have long been a source of pride for Dubrovnik. The walls were erected by the 16th century and run a course of about 6,365 feet (1,940 meters) in length, encircling most of the old city, and reach a maximum height of about 80 feet (25 meters). Along its course and within the walls lie towers and fortresses, as well as many monuments. Beyond the walls are villas surrounded by gardens The Stradun, or main street, with late-Renaissance houses on each side, runs along a valley that, until 1272, was a marshy channel dividing the Latin island of Ragusa from the forest settlement of Dubrovnik.