Publisher's Synopsis
George Bernard Shaw once said that "if you want to see heaven on earth, come to Dubrovnik" and given the city's breathtaking views, it's easy to see why. One trip to this picturesque Croatian coastal city, and you'll understand why it's called "the pearl of the Adriatic." Introduction to Dubrovnik - Overview - Culture - Orientation/Location - Climate and When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - Franciscan Monastery/Museum - Lokrum Island - Rector's Palace Museum - Old City Walls - Rupe Ethnographic Museum - Arboretum Trsteno Botanical Garden - Maritime Museum - War Photo Limited Museum - Old City Harbor - Church of St. Blaise and Cathedral - Recommendations for the Budget Traveler - Places to Stay - Places to Eat & Drink - Places to Shop