The walled city of Dubrovnik, Croatia is among the top 10 best preserved Medieval walled cities in the world. Walking the circumference atop the fort walls is like stepping back to a time of warships and cannons.
Dubrovnik From the walls of old town, looking at the fort.
It was decommissioned as a military installation in the 70s to protect the historical town and prevent it from being a target of attack in the future. Despite this it came under siege in 1991 for 8 months after the dissolution of Yugoslavia. The city was shelled continuously and over half of the buildings damaged and many lives lost.
Walled city of Dubrovnik. From the fort looking at old town.
What was once a major fortified port city booming from international trade for hundreds of years is now a walk through history…and somewhat reminiscent of Disneyland as the day progresses and the throngs of tourists ply through the narrow cobblestone streets.
If you squint you can almost make out Tyrian and Cersei Lannister sitting on the wharf.
