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Dubrovnik

You might consider a half-day excursion, or ride on the cable car in Dubrovnik’s old town.

Port guide: Dubrovnik, Croatia

This Mediterranean port city is derided as an overcrowded medieval theme park, but never mind. You’ll probably love it.

  • Brian Johnston
Dubrovnik.

Everyone tells you to avoid this overcrowded tourist town. I went anyway

A visit to this notoriously crowded European city showed me that overtourism is only a problem if you lack imagination.

  • Brian Johnston
Dubrovnik's Old Town is encircled by almost two kilometres of towering walls.

Dubrovnik, Croatia travel guide and things to do: Nine highlights

You don't have to spend long in Dubrovnik before you start hearing of an amazing bar in a secret location.

  • Ben Groundwater
Dubrovnik's baroque architecture provides dramatic venues for its Summer Festival events.

Croatia: Dubrovnik's Summer Festival is one of Europe's best arts events

Dubrovnik's Summer Festival is one of Europe's most remarkable arts events.

  • Alison Stewart
The marina and Old Town of Dubrovnik.

Dubrovnik, Croatia: A mysterious 700-year-old pharmacy hidden inside a monastery

A 700-year-old pharmacy is still operating inside the walls of Dubrovnik's Old Town.

  • Kerry van der Jagt
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Dubrovnik: This Croatian city is recognised as one of the best-preserved medieval walled cities in the Europe.

Dubrovnik, Croatia: The European city starring in the next Star Wars film

This European city has also played King's Landing in all five seasons of Game of Thrones.

Dubrovnik - the Pearl of the Adriatic.

Cycling Konavle Valley, Croatia's valley of bullet holes: APT shore excursion at Dubrovnik

Why it's worth venturing inland from Dubrovnik to explore Croatia’s breathtaking Konavle Valley.

  • Alison Stewart
Time for a dip: The Celebrity Silhouette pool.

Celebrity Silhouette cruise ship review: Well-fed on the Med

The food and the barman's skills with a martini glass rival stunning Mediterranean scenery.

  • Mal Chenu
Replica: The Old Bridge of Mostar, built in 1566, was destroyed in 1993. The New Old Bridge, as it is known, was completed in 2004.

Europe: Aboard the peace train

The scars of war add poignancy to the beautiful Balkan region, writes Leisa Tyler.

  • Leisa Tyler
Fwd:  Gary Pitman with travelling companions Ian Short and Garry Partridge, Dubrovnik, Croatia. Image supplied. SHD TRAVEL MAY 26 SHORE EXCURSION DUBROVNIK CROATIA.   

Gothic charm and grandeur

Cruising out of Venice on our first cruise was pretty special, but we soon realised that every day was going to offer something incredible - it was icons all the way.