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`WITHOUT NEW EXPERIENCES, SOMETHING INSIDE OF US SLEEPS. THE SLEEPER MUST AWAKEN'
Frank Herbert
CZECH REPUBLIC SLOVAK REPUBLIC AUSTRIA HUNGARY SLOVENIA Zagreb ITALY CROATIA BOSNIAHERZEGOVINA SERBIA MONTENEGRO Dubrovnik ROMANIA
CROATIA
Crescent-shaped Croatia is poised at the edge of Europe's cultural frontier with the East. Its strategic location and rich natural beauty have attracted a potent mixture of visitors over the centuries. Today Croatia offers the opportunity to indulge in deep cultural history and enjoy the expansive beauty of this largely unchanged landscape. Dubrovnik has been called the most perfectly preserved medieval city in the world, and has for centuries rivalled Venice as a major sea trading port. It has now been fully restored to its former glory and is an ultimate expression of all that is fine in medieval building. The huge walls, built between the 11th and 17th Centuries are still intact. The churches, monasteries, palaces, wide marble-paved squares, steep cobble-stepped streets and houses have remained unchanged for centuries. But Dubrovnik is no museum. It is very much alive through the people whose homes line the narrow streets and sunlit squares enclosed by massive walls. Meander along the stone ramparts of the city for the best views, before venturing inside to experience many treasures. The old town was completed in the 13th Century and remains virtually unchanged to the present day. Surrounded by tall ramparts there are only two entrances to the old town which lead to the Stradun, the city's promenade. One of the greatest pleasures for many visitors is to have a drink in one of the nearby cafés and watch the world go by. Tradition, in this new country, has evolved through a very long history. An independent democracy since 1991, its national treasures include Roman relics, medieval walled cities, Byzantine basilicas, 13th Century ramparts and 16th Century palaces. So the keen or curious historian could sightsee for weeks and still leave plenty for next time, were it not for the fact that contemporary Croatia tempts you to a feast of alternative attractions.
For weather, passport, vaccinations, visas and flying time information see page 144.
MACEDONIA ALBANIA
FLIGHT INFORMATION Our Croatian holidays are based on British Airways flights from Gatwick with a flying time of 3 hours and with upgrades to Club Europe at a supplement from £65 one-way depending on season. Alternatives including regional departures are available. Please call for further information.
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