Visible Cities Dubrovnik 3E Pa

by Barber,Annabel

• ISBN13: 9781905131150
• ISBN10: 1905131151
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-08-17
• Publisher: Blue Guides Limited of London

Summary

This detailed and discriminating English-language guide to Dubrovnik, loaded with anecdotes and insight, includes a history of the medieval Ragusan Republic, chapters on the city's art and architecture and vibrant modern communit. Five short, guided walks through the old town, and advice on destinations elsewhere along the scenic Croatian coastline offer a wealth of traveling adventures. With food and wine reviews, practical tips about the town, and short, selective lists of restaurants and hotels, this is the essential handbook for visiting this captivating city by the sea.

Author Biography

Annabel Barber is the editor in chief of the Blue Guide travel series. She is the author of Visible Cities Budapest and Visible Cities Vienna. She has written extensively on art, history and architecture, as well as food and wine in the Blue Guides series and other travel publications.

Table of Contents

Introduction	7	(2)
Pronunciation	9	(1)
Ten thing to do in Dubrovnik	10	(1)
The story of St Blaise	11	(2)
PART I
History	13	(12)
Paying for peace	13	(1)
The suzerainty of Venice	14	(1)
Mediaeval empire building	15	(1)
Ragusa's golden age	16	(2)
The earthquake and its aftermath	18	(1)
Napoleon and the end of the Republic	19	(2)
Dubrovnik in the 19th century	21	(1)
The 20th century	21	(2)
A handful of dates	23	(2)
Maritime History	25	(8)
The Dubrovnik fleet	31	(2)
The Government Of Ragusa	33	(6)
PART II
The City Walls	39	(6)
Major fortifications	41	(4)
Major Sights Of The Old Town	45	(40)
The old port	48	(3)
The Stradun	51	(6)
The Rector's Palace	57	(9)
The Sponza Palace	66	(2)
The Franciscan friary	68	(4)
The Dominican friary	72	(4)
The church of St Blaise	76	(2)
The cathedral	78	(7)
Architecture	85	(10)
An overview of styles	87	(6)
Major architects	93	(2)
Art & Museums	95	(6)
The Dubrovnik School	96	(2)
Modern art	98	(2)
Major museums	100	(1)
Religious Monuments	101	(7)
Churches & convents	102	(4)
The synagogue and mosque	106	(2)
PART III
Guided Walks	108	(40)
Walk One - Around Old Pustijerne	111	(8)
Walk Two - Around St Mary's	119	(8)
Walk Three - Around Prijeko	127	(7)
Walk Four - Ploce and beyond	134	(9)
Walk Five - Pile and Brsalje	143	(5)
PART IV
Day Trips	148	(24)
Lokrum	150	(5)
The Elaphites	155	(7)
Gruz & Rijeka Dubrovacka	162	(4)
Zaton, Trsteno & Ston	166	(4)
Cavtat	170	(2)
PART V
Practicalities	172	(1)
Food and wine	173	(2)
Restaurants	175	(5)
Cafes	180	(1)
Food for picnics	182	(1)
Hotels & accommodation	183	(3)
Practical tips	186