About Dubrovnik

Every time one finds oneself in Dubrovnik one is inevitably struck with wonder at its charm and beauty.

The city never fully discovered nor its uniqueness ever fully understood, Dubrovnik remains an oasis of a living daydream, as best depicted by one of our fellow citizens Mr. Davor Mojaš.

Its harmonious form and rich history, its cultural, traditional, and spiritual legacy make Dubrovnik quite an attractive destination, for both foreign and domestic tourists, most of whom keep returning.

Do you not wonder why the citizens of the city of Dubrovnik call it the City with the capital "C"? Or, why its city walls leave everyone in awe? How would you like to visit the oldest pharmacy in Europe? To experience the living history in the Rector's palace and Ethnographical museum? Stroll down Stradun, the most beautiful and the most famous street in whole of Croatia?

Let us be the one to introduce Dubrovnik to you, Dubrovnik as we know it - the City hidden within its walls, a place so well-known yet so misterious... Many think they have learned its secrets...but they are only self-deceived for its holy of holies is known only to the initiated.

Dubrovnik facts
The surface area of the City of Dubrovnik covers 143.35 km2.
The City of Dubrovnik is part of the Dubrovnik-Neretva County.

It includes the settlements:
Bosanka, Brsečine, Čajkovica, Čakovići, Donje Obuljeno, Dubravia, Dubrovnik, Gornje Obuljeno, Gromača, Kliševo, Knežica, Koločep, Komolac, Lopud, Ljubač, Mokošica, Mravinjac, Mrčevo, Nova Mokošica, Orašac, Osojnik, Petrovo selo, Pobrežje, Prijevor, Riđica, Rožat, Suđurađ, Sustjepan, Luka Šipanska, Šumet, Trsteno, and Zaton with its surrounding sea.

According to the 2001 Population Census, the population of this region was 43,770 (23,167 women, 20,603 men).

Climate
The geographical position of this region is typically Mediterranean with mild and wet winters, and hot and humid summers (2,600 hours of sunshine on average). The average annual precipitation is 1,250 mm, air temperature is 17º C, and summer sea temperature is 21º C. There are many sunny days during the winter months. The average summer air temperature is 25º C, made pleasant by the mild 'maestral' wind – a messenger of good weather, while the 'bura' and the 'jugo' generally blow during the colder months.
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Flora and fauna
Our coastline is beautiful, dotted with bays, beaches, steep cliffs and many forested islands. There is a great variety of flora, predominantly cypress, pine and olive trees, as well as vineyards, lemon and orange plantations – together with aromatic herbs and flowers, including exotic plants such as palm trees, agave and cactus, which create a special atmosphere. Nature lovers will find a true Mediterranean landscape here, while those fond of sailing will discover a wonderful sea and marinas.

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