Dubrovnik - The Not so Hidden Gem of Croatia -
Just driving into Dubrovnik late in the evening was exciting. They had bridges that were well lit, you could see fancy yachts in the harbor, and we slowly wound our way towards the city which had been hailed as a hidden gem in Croatia. I couldn't see much driving up at night, but I was excited for the next day. Dubrovnik turned out to be a beautiful city, steeped in history and culture, full of charming citizens, amazing architecture and... lots of tourists. I could not even imagine trying to visit Dubrovnik in the summer. I was there one of the final weeks in fall that it was still nice out and it was crowded. I walked the entire wall around the city which in some parts was really only meant for a single file line and I couldn't imagine visiting with more people in town. It's apparently a huge attraction for European cruises as well, with large ships full of thousands of people docking, invading the city, and leaving at the end of the day. I thought Croatia was one of the less traveled countries in Europe, but apparently the secret is out about how great it is to travel there. And don't get me wrong, it is. It really is worth a trip to see the city and everything it holds, but just be prepared for crowds. Here are some pictures to convince you:
Stradun, the main street of Dubrovnik.
Sponza Palace
The walls of Dubrovnik which defended the city in the Middle Ages.
The harbor in Dubrovnik.
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