Dubrovnik is a stunning medieval stone-walled city and one of Europe’s top conference destinations, often called “the pearl of the Adriatic.” It was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979.

With a population of 41,562 (2021 census), Dubrovnik was the capital of the maritime Republic of Ragusa, achieving significant wealth and skilled diplomacy in the 15th and 16th centuries. The city’s patron saint, Sveti Vlaho (Saint Blaise), is commemorated with statues throughout the city.

A key feature of Dubrovnik is its walls, which attracted 1.1 million visitors in 2016. These walls, nearly 2 kilometers long, protected the city and have been a filming location for King’s Landing in the HBO series Game of Thrones.

Although many Renaissance buildings were destroyed in the 1667 earthquake, notable structures like the Sponza Palace and Rector's Palace remain. Other highlights include St. Saviour Church, the Franciscan Church and Monastery, St. Blaise's Church, and the Baroque Cathedral, which houses relics of Saint Blaise. The Dominican Monastery, with its art museum and Gothic-Romanesque church, and the 31-meter-high bell tower built in 1444 are also significant landmarks.

Dubrovnik is the hometown of Josip Ruđer Bošković (1711-1781), a notable physicist, astronomer, mathematician, philosopher, and Jesuit priest. He made significant contributions to atomic theory and astronomy.

For more information, visit Dubrovnik's Tourist Board website.