We sailed into Dubrovnik Croatia early in the morning and even at first glance, this place just oozed history. It’s clear that across the centuries many different civilizations have had a presence in and influenced the development of Dubrovnik. Between the 11th and 17th centuries a wall was constructed around the entire old town, giving Dubrovnik its nickname of “The Walled City.” This impressive wall ranges in thickness from 3 to 19 feet thick, has just two ways in and out, and features both towers and fortresses. We spent the morning exploring a rural area outside of Dubrovnik, where we saw beautiful, ancient, but functioning aqueducts. During the afternoon we walked the streets and narrow alleys of Old Town Dubrovnik, learned a bit of history and did a little shopping. Due to the fact that Dubrovnik has no major industry, the water, the air and the city itself were very clean – but what was most fascinating was the numerous examples of cultural and historical significance from so many different periods in such a small region.

Click on the picture above to see the album photos from Dubrovnik.