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Top five less known historic attractions in Dubrovnik Croatia [... And you will see many not so famous attractions. Four magical days I was in Old Town Dubrovnik, the pearl of the Mediterranean, getting acquainted with the spirit of the former Republic of Dubrovnik and the life of this city at the end of the tourist season.] Every time when I come to Dubrovnik, it feels like I am coming into a special, magical world. I do not know if this is due to the historic city walls, monuments and old houses whose stone tells distant memories of realized and unrealized loves, or because of the friendly people, their kindness and warm welcome that they give away to its guests. There are many texts and praises written about the city in the far south of the Croatia, which is called the most beautiful in the world. Words are not necessary: it is enough to look at the pictures of this paradise on earth, as George Bernard Shaw once said, and all will be clear. So, I want to draw your attention to five less known attractions within the majestic walls. …show more content…

Obliti privatorum publica curate on Rector’s Palace Forget the private and worry for the public sign is standing on the lintel of the entrance to the Great Council hall on the first floor of the Rector's Palace. Most likely it is set in late 15th century during the construction of City Hall, or shortly after. It is the best mark of tradition of republicanism in Dubrovnik and the fact that the old state of Dubrovnik was very important to its residents. Certainly there have been times when this idea was violated, but still shows an expression of civic virtue and the Dubrovnik’s political wisdom in regard to the fact that people of Dubrovnik their freedom, then the most respected one, ensured with skillful diplomacy to develop smoothly the

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