Since emerging as a settlement in the seventh century, Dubrovnik held a significant position beyond what could have been expected of this tiny city-state. Its merchants, trading throughout the huge Ottoman Empire, enjoyed privileges denied to other Western states. A politically skilled & commercially enterprising ruling class took every opportunity to maximise the Republic`s wealth. Dubrovnik also faced the extreme dangers posed by Venetian aggressors, Ottoman plotters, a terrible earthquake in 1667 &, finally, the will of Napoleon. In 1991-92, the city survived the besieging Yugoslav army, which heavily damaged but did not destroy Dubrovnik`s cultural heritage. This book is a comprehensive history of Dubrovnik`s progress over twelve centuries of European development, encompassing arts, architecture, social & economic changes & the traumas of war & politics. ...

Dubrovnik & The Dalmatian Coast in the Eyewitness Top 10 series from Dorling Kindersley is a condensed format guide book featuring dozens of illustrated, top ten lists for the traveller regardless of their disposable budget. To save you time & money a Top 10 Things to Avoid is also included. Top 10 lists are given for things to see & do both in city & along the coast, as well as the top ten features of particular locations or events. Practicalities are not forgotten as Top 10s are also provided for topics such as planning your trip, getting around & shopping. Accommodation lists provide the ten most recommended places to stay for a range of budgets, whilst restaurant top tens feature as the guide works its way through the location in question. Simple, small street plans illustrate the location of the top ten recommends within their neighbourhoods & basic, fold out maps form the inside covers. An additional pull out feature of the guide suggests ideas on how to spend your day & a phrase section is included which will help the traveller to acclimatise. ...

Dubrovnik & The Dalmatian Coast in the Eyewitness Top 10 series from Dorling Kindersley is a condensed format guide book featuring dozens of illustrated, top ten lists for the traveller regardless of their disposable budget. To save you time & money a Top 10 Things to Avoid is also included. Top 10 lists are given for things to see & do both in city & along the coast, as well as the top ten features of particular locations or events. Practicalities are not forgotten as Top 10s are also provided for topics such as planning your trip, getting around & shopping. Accommodation lists provide the ten most recommended places to stay for a range of budgets, whilst restaurant top tens feature as the guide works its way through the location in question. Simple, small street plans illustrate the location of the top ten recommends within their neighbourhoods & basic, fold out maps form the inside covers. An additional pull out feature of the guide suggests ideas on how to spend your day & a phrase section is included which will help the traveller to acclimatise. ...

Dubrovnik & The Dalmatian Coast in the Eyewitness Top 10 series from Dorling Kindersley is a condensed format guide book featuring dozens of illustrated, top ten lists for the traveller regardless of their disposable budget. To save you time & money a Top 10 Things to Avoid is also included. Top 10 lists are given for things to see & do both in city & along the coast, as well as the top ten features of particular locations or events. Practicalities are not forgotten as Top 10s are also provided for topics such as planning your trip, getting around & shopping. Accommodation lists provide the ten most recommended places to stay for a range of budgets, whilst restaurant top tens feature as the guide works its way through the location in question. Simple, small street plans illustrate the location of the top ten recommends within their neighbourhoods & basic, fold out maps form the inside covers. An additional pull out feature of the guide suggests ideas on how to spend your day & a phrase section is included which will help the traveller to acclimatise. ...

Whether you are seeking fortresses or wilderness, hip nightlife or stunning seafood, the Dalmatian Coast has much to offer. ...

This is the savvy city breakers' pocket guide to seeing & doing more in Dubrovnik
- with a fun-seeking & cost-conscious slant.
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Explore Dubrovnik is part of a br&-new series & is the perfect pocket companion for your trip. The Pearl of the Adriatic doesn`t disappoint, Dubrovnik offers everything from perfectly preserved fortifications, lovely squares & churches as well great seafood lunches. Here is a full-colour guide containing 12 easy-to-follow routes, taking in all of the classic sights, such as the city walls & harbour, the Dominican Monastery & the Rector`s Palace &, a boat trip away, the stunningly beautiful islands of Mljet & Korcula. Insight`s trademark cultural coverage perfectly sets the routes in context, with introductions to Dalmatia`s cuisine & shopping possibilities, as well as an overview of the city`s tumultuous history & the lowdown on the entertainment scene. H&-picked places to eat & drink are highlighted in each route & in the directory section, which contains a wealth of useful practical information including a language guide, as well as a range of carefully selected hotels to suit all budgets. All routes are plotted on the useful pull-out map, & the stunning photography captures the stunning Dalmatian landscape. ...

Dubrovnik in a series of handy pocket street plans from Freytag & Berndt. Each map is laminated, so waterproof & tear-resistant, & highlights the publishers’ recommendations of five best choices in five categories: shopping, restaurants & cafes, culture, nightlife & sights. On one side is an indexed street plan annotated with colour-coded markers highlighting the publishers’ recommendations, all listed on the reverse of the map with brief notes in several languages. In larger cities the plans cover only the central districts. Also provided are a small road map of the city’s environs, if appropriate a diagram of the metro network, & a Fact Box with phone numbers for tourist offices, car hire & emergency services. Map legend & notes on the recommendations include English. ...

Dubrovnik on a laminated, tear-resistant Insight Flexi Map with an indexed street plan of the city, a detailed enlargement of its historic Old Town, a plan of the nearby Cavtat, a road map of the environs, plus extensive tourist information. The street plan of Dubrovnik is supplemented by a very clear & detailed enlargement at 1:3, 000 of its historic Old Town. Main public buildings, places of interest & selected hotels are prominently highlighted & named. The plan is indexed for streets, districts, parks, hotels, points of interest & public buildings. Also provided is a diagram of bus routes across the city. On the reverse, the coastal area around Dubrovnik is shown at 1:300, 000 on an indexed road map, with an additional street plan of Cavtat. Another road map shows the wider part of the region, with the coastal area from Zadar to Tirana & inland beyond Sarajevo.A special feature of the Insight Flexi series are panels with additional tourist information: 33 main sights, neatly grouped into sections covering Major Attractions, Beaches, Shopping & Strolling, plus Day Trips & Boat Trips, are given brief descriptions & are prominently highlighted on the relevant maps. Further panels provide information on Getting Around & Facts for Visitors, including tourist information offices, public holidays, opening times, money, tipping, telecommunications & monthly climate charts. ...

Dubrovnik on a laminated, tear-resistant Insight Flexi Map with an indexed street plan of the city, a detailed enlargement of its historic Old Town, a plan of the nearby Cavtat, a road map of the environs, plus extensive tourist information. The street plan of Dubrovnik is supplemented by a very clear & detailed enlargement at 1:3, 000 of its historic Old Town. Main public buildings, places of interest & selected hotels are prominently highlighted & named. The plan is indexed for streets, districts, parks, hotels, points of interest & public buildings. Also provided is a diagram of bus routes across the city. On the reverse, the coastal area around Dubrovnik is shown at 1:300, 000 on an indexed road map, with an additional street plan of Cavtat. Another road map shows the wider part of the region, with the coastal area from Zadar to Tirana & inland beyond Sarajevo.A special feature of the Insight Flexi series are panels with additional tourist information: 33 main sights, neatly grouped into sections covering Major Attractions, Beaches, Shopping & Strolling, plus Day Trips & Boat Trips, are given brief descriptions & are prominently highlighted on the relevant maps. Further panels provide information on Getting Around & Facts for Visitors, including tourist information offices, public holidays, opening times, money, tipping, telecommunications & monthly climate charts. ...