Dubrovnik Croatia Cruise Port Guide

ancient streets lined with stone palaces, Venetian-style buildings, and bell towers. The city is enclosed by stone walls up to 81 feet high and over 1 1/2 miles long. The highlight of any visit is a leisurely walk atop these massive walls for a great view of the city and the sea.

Entering Dubrovnik, you are greeted by an impressive pedestrian promenade, the Placa, which extEnd before you all the way to the clock tower at the other end of town. The whole, perfectly preserved old town is unique for its marble-paved squares, cobbled streets, tall houses, churches, palaces, fountains and museums, all cut from the same light-colored stone.

For a fantastic panorama of the city, take a cable car ride to the summit of the 1,340-foot Mount Srdj .

Best buys are traditional handicraft products such as fine lace from the Dalmatian Islands, handmade embroidery, woodcarvings, woolen and leather items, carpets, filigree jewelry, ceramics, and tapestries.

Seafood is excellent, including scampi, a variety of fresh fish and brodet (mixed fish stewed with rice), all cooked in olive oil and served with vegetables or tartufe (mushrooms).

If not on tour, head for the Old Town and explore along the Placa and in the side streets. The entrance is from the Pile Gate, and once inside the city walls the Old Town has to be explored on foot. One of the highlights includes a walk atop the city walls, offering great views over the rooftops, hidden courtyards, and gardens.