A small but important part of Dubrovnik’s international life Dubrovnik is not only a tourism city. It is also a city with a visible diplomatic footprint, and one of the clearest signs of that is its network of honorary consuls. Unlike embassies or full consulates, honorary consuls do not usually handle the full range of administrative services such as visas or standard consular paperwork. Croatia’s Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs explains that their role…
CONTINUE READINGNot every great Dubrovnik photo has to be the obvious one Some cities almost force you into the same photograph. Dubrovnik can do that too, of course. The Walls, Stradun, the classic sea view, the perfect postcard angle — all of them are beautiful, and all of them have already done a great deal of work on Instagram. But the city also rewards a slightly different eye. Some of its best photo spots are not…
CONTINUE READINGWith a year-round marina, easy access to the Elaphiti Islands and a coastline made for memorable arrivals, Dubrovnik remains a natural base for sailors exploring the southern Adriatic. Dubrovnik has long had a natural appeal for sailors. The city sits at the meeting point of historic coastline, island-hopping routes and the open southern Adriatic, making it attractive both to experienced yachtsmen and to visitors discovering this part of the sea more slowly. Around Dubrovnik, the…
CONTINUE READINGBefore the City Wakes: Ana Rucner Welcomes Summer from Srđ There are mornings in Dubrovnik that belong to silence, music and the first light of day, and the first day of summer on Srđ is one of them. To wake up before dawn, leave the sleeping city behind and head up to Srđ while the first light slowly appears over the horizon is already a special experience. Add the sound of Ana Rucner’s cello, the…
CONTINUE READINGOne of Dubrovnik’s most beautiful historic settings will become a stage of light, sound and summer magic this Friday evening, as Lumiart offers a preview of its new festival edition in front of Sponza Palace. On Friday, 19 June, from 9:30 pm to 11:15 pm, the space in front of Sponza Palace will be transformed into an open-air audiovisual scene, bringing together light, image, electronic music and the unmistakable ambience of Dubrovnik’s Old City. A…
CONTINUE READINGDubrovnik may be one of Croatia’s most iconic summer destinations, but for visitors who wish to discover more of the country, Zagreb offers a very different kind of experience. The Croatian capital is often seen as a practical stop along the way, a place for a flight connection, a short stay before heading to the coast, or a city break before returning home. Yet in summer, Zagreb reveals a softer and more atmospheric side of…
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