Walls of
Dubrovnik,Croatia
At a glance,
a beautiful city like picture is Dubrovnik. European country Croatia is the
place where Dubrovnik is situated and it is on the south coast of Adriatic Sea.
The city is covered with a large wall that is known as “Walls of Dubrovnik”. Of
course the fame of the city is mainly for TV shows and the shooting spot of “Games
of Thorns” indeed.
Since about
the 14th Century, the wall (which is about 2 kilometers long) has
been protecting the Dubrovnik city like a fort. The wall of 1940 meter or 6365
feet in height is going smoothly covering the whole city Dubrovnik.
This city is
surrounded by the protective walls along with the old ports and the fortresses.
What are the main attractions of the city, Dubrovnik? –
You may ask.
The walls
,fields, casemate towers and the beautiful palaces are the main attractions of
Dubrovnik’s isolate complex fortresses along with complex manages of the old
cities.
The White
stones are the Worlds famous beauty of symbolical symbol of wall of the city
Dubrovnik. It is the most magnificent feature of the walls for that the city is
known to all and popular.
Do you know? Why Dubrovnik is called the pearl of
Adriatic??
No other nation’s
has kept up their mid centuries walls .There still Dubrovnik has maintained
their old heritage walls. For that incomparable characteristic appearance of the wall, the UNESCO has
included it in the world heritage in 1970.
Entering the city Dubrovnik covering by the walls there
are 3 access path entrances. But the main access path entrance is situated just
beside the great Onofrio’s fountain that beginning of Strudun.
Walk along the wall of the city Dubrovnik is really an
impressive feeling whenever you will visit.
The historical places of the city which is round in shape
by wall may have taken at least two hours to see at a glance.
What can you enjoy in the city?
While
walking along the walls you can enjoy the hidden narrow streets along with the
animated squares. Moreover you can see the impressive fortresses that are used
to protecting Dubrovnik in the history.
Lovrianage
fortress also see from the wall which is 37 meter in height a steep cliff. For Saint John’s fortress you
have to go through the old Herbour entrance or the walls highest point Mincheta
fortress.
Now come to the see site. You can enjoy the clear crystal
Adriatic sea and the Island of Lokrum on the sea site. Along with the same road also see the top sites
like the Bell tower, Onofrio’s waterfall, Sponza palace, Franciscan Monastery,
Dominican Monastery and the Dubrovnik cathedral etc.
Croatia has own
fame with its natural beauty accept Football. Many of you guys may don’t know that the shooting
spot of US TV show and the famous games “Game of Thrones” was
the Dubrovnik city.
The experience of walking along the walls of Dubrovnik is
an unique experience which you can enjoy your own self or with a respective
group. Besides tourist guide is available to enjoy such a travel. Walking on
foot this type of travel can be both in the morning or in the afternoon.
Here is some pictures of the Wall, take a look:
Thank you for reading, see you in the next post, till then goodbye.
