Imagine throwing open your bedroom window and seeing this view. That’s what we did (or rather, I did – the kids were usually asleep), every morning for an entire week. It’s been a few years now, nearly nine, actually. Gosh.
We stayed in the fabulous old-world Hotel Imperial just metres from Pile Gate and Dubrovnik old town. It cost a king’s ransom, but was worth it for the view alone. Just me with a cup of strong Croatian coffee, staring out the window for ages.
Dubrovnik is a beautiful walled city; its moniker Pearl of the Adriatic is well-deserved. It’s also extremely clean and well-kept. We spent several days in the old town, doing nothing but amble about the main street, Stradun, and all the little side streets and stairs.
We explored the 2 kilometres of city walls surrounding the old town, and all the towers and turrets along it. The rest of the time, we spent at outdoor cafes watching people and reading books while Cat slept in her stroller. This was October so the temperature was perfect and the crowd very manageable.
A few autumn days in Dubrovnik is hereby recommended.
The Old City of Dubrovnik is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Here are more UNESCO World Heritage sites around the world.
what an amazing view! I could get used to that.
Such a great view to wake up to.
Incredible- I visited a few years ago and it is a stunning place. (Plus this is where most of Game of Thrones was filmed which makes it even cooler in my mind!!)
Didn’t know that. Very cool!
We just wrapped up our series on an EPIC road-trip through Croatia and waxed lyrical about Dubrovnik 😉 LOVE that place. Did you visit Cavtat?
Very briefly stopped in Cavtat. Looked lovely for a few days at the beach.
Here’s the link, in case you’re interested 🙂
http://www.bruisedpassports.com/croatia/croatia-road-trip-dubrovnik
Thanks. Looks like you had a fab trip.
I’ve never been to Dubrovnik, but I sometimes pretend I can see it driving along the A14 on the Adriatic coast in Italy.
On a super-clear day, perhaps…? With super-strength binoculars 🙂
What an incredible view! And your description is great. I can completely get the atmosphere of this place and I can only imagine the pleasure of whiling away the afternoons watching people pass by… Seems so refreshing!
Thanks for stopping by, Shawna.
Dubrovnik looks amazing. I’ve heard nothing but wonderful things about it 🙂
I think Croatia is about to become very popular, even rivalling… dare I say it… Italy.
Stunning. Makes you look forward to waking up in the mornings and linger with a huge mug of tea!
You got it 🙂
I didn’t make it here but it always looks so beautiful in photos from the exterior
Also beautiful interior.
Gorgeous! I wanted to go to Croatia so, so many years ago. It is still a distant dream!
You’ll get there, Abby.
This is a magnificent view of the old-town. I’d love exploring this place if i am given a chance. I’m glad they kept this town clean. This is a stunning picture, thanks for the post.
Thanks for your kind words.
You’re welcome Anne. This is such a sweet photo I felt an inner peace and at the same time a taste of a what it feels like to be in Dubrovnik.
I went to Croatia a couple of years ago but never made it to this part – it’s now firmly on my list though as I hear nothing but good things about it. Thanks for sharing such a lovely photo! x
Thank you. Loved Dubrovnik.
I loved Dubrovnik very much, but walked around the city wallas on august: too hot!
I can imagine. October was perfect 🙂
Great, great, great! So many beautiful places I still have to check out! To little time, too little 🙂
Oh, I know. I know.
Time certainly flies!! Gorgeous view to wake up to each morning — nice to think back to those trips and *sigh* at beautiful past memories 🙂 And then start planning for new ones!! 😀