Tourism in the medieval Dubrovnik
Tourism in the medieval Dubrovnik Dubrovnik – a tourist hub When we think about past times, we usually remember wars, diseases, horrible living conditions, lack of hygiene, and short life expectancy. The general opinion is that small cities, like Dubrovnik, were...
Adriatic Red Coral
Adriatic red coral The blood of Jesus or Medusa? Most preserved Dubrovnik traditional jewelry pieces like necklaces, earrings, hairpins, and decorative buttons have red coral beads or decorations. Red coral has fascinated people since ancient times. The ancient Greek...
Easter eggs
Easter eggs The custom of coloring eggs is a tradition over 2,500 years old that has its roots in Mesopotamia. Colored eggs, symbols of rebirth and new life, were the essential part of the spring celebration ofawakening nature after winter. The Christian Church...
The Festivity of St. Blaise
The Festivity of St. Blaise Every year, on February 3 Dubrovnik celebrates the most important festivity of all: the festivity of Saint Blaise. The opening is on the day before, on Candlemas. It starts with the ritual of peace, symbolized by two white doves released by...
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