Welcome to our UA-cam channel Bart’s Travel! In this top 20 I would like to show you the most beautiful sights and things to do when you travel to Dubrovnik, located in the south of Croatia. 20: Relax in the Trsteno ArboretumThe Trsteno Arboretum is located in the village of Trsteno near Dubrovnik. It was founded at the end of the 15th century as a park and summer residence of a Roman family. They asked captains to bring back seeds and plants from their travels, so that they could be planted in the garden.19: Kayaking in Dubrovnik18: The Pile gate in DubrovnikThis gate has served as the large gateway to Dubrovnik for centuries. The inner gate dates from 1460, while the outer gate is slightly younger, namely from 1537. Directly above the gate arch you will find a Romanesque statue of the patron saint of Dubrovnik, Saint Blaise. He proudly holds a model of the city in one hand.17 : Chilling on Banje Beach16 : Take a boat trip to the Elaphiti IslandsThere are 13 islands in total, of which only 3 are inhabited: Koločep, Lopud, and Šipan. There are several boat trips from Dubrovnik to the three inhabited Elaphiti Islands. The islands take their name from the Greek word elafos, which means deer. The Elaphiti Islands were colonized by the Dubrovnik Republic in the 13th century. In the 16th century, the islands were attacked by the Turks, after which several military strongholds were built, remains of which can still be seen today.15 : LapadMost hotels are located in Lapad, about 10 minutes from Dubrovnik. There are easy bus connections. There are shops, ice cream parlors and bars and the area is very green.14 : Taste the top wines of South CroatiaPlavac Mali and Posip are top wines from the nearby islands of Korcula and Peljesac. 13 : Explore the national park of MljetMljet is the greenest island in Croatia and together with the Plivice Lakes and the Krka waterfalls Mljet is one of the 8 national parks of Croatia. It is an excellent island for cycling enthusiasts. St Mary island is the most booked excursion.12 : Visit the Chinese wall of Europe in Ston on the island of PeljesacThe town is surrounded by an old defensive wall that looks a bit like that of China, but in a smaller version. This wall was once necessary to protect the profitable salt fields.11 : Explore CavtatYou will find centuries-old palaces, summer houses and monuments from Roman times and in the center there is also a museum, beautifully situated. On a hill is a cemetery with a Mausoleum.10: Day trip to Bosnia. Many excursions to Bosnia are offered from Dubrovnik. The ancient town of Pocitelj, idyllically situated along the Neretva River, is worth a visit. The Kravica waterfalls and its surroundings are also a must-see. Of course, Mostar should not be missed during this excursion. Mostar has had a turbulent history. During the Bosnian war in 1992, the famous Stari Most bridge was blown up. Every day, divers take a dip in the water of the Neretva River from the renovated bridge.
9: The monastery in DubrovnikThe Franciscan monastery of Dubrovnik has a long history! A document from 1235 even mentions the very first monastery, called Saint Thomas, located outside the city walls. Things changed in 1317 when the threat of war lurked. The original monastery was demolished and a new monastery was built safely within the city walls.8: Island of KorculaThe history of Korcula goes back to long before Christ and a famous resident was Marco Polo, who is said to have been born in the old town of Korcula.7: Forts in DubrovnikThere are many forts in Dubrovnik. Each with its own history. But all with the same purpose: to protect Dubrovnik from attackers. Many forts were used for the series Game Of Thrones. 6: Explore the island of LokrumThe island of Lokrum also served as a setting for the series Game Of Thrones. 5: Day trip to MontenegroThere are many excursions offered to the Bay of Kotor in Montenegro. The bay is on the UNESCO World Heritage List and is one of the most beautiful bays in the world. The Bay of Kotor in Montenegro is comparable to the Norwegian fjords in terms of landscape. High above the city towers the fortress of San Giovanni and the climb to the top is magnificent. Also visit Herceg Novi and Perast. 2 pearls on the bay with a rich history. 4 : Dubrovnik by night3 : Stadun main street of Dubrovnik2 : The Rector's Palace in Dubrovnik1 : City Walls of DubrovnikThese walls are considered to be one of the best preserved medieval defensive walls. The city walls of Dubrovnik were built to protect the city. They are 5 meters thick in some places. Listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, they can be seen as the city's calling card.