In Dubrovnik, on Stradun and Bunićeva Poljana, noise meters have been installed to enhance the quality of life for the city’s residents, especially those in the Old Town. Over the past years, the quality of life has been compromised by excessive music reproduction exceeding the permitted levels. In September 2022, the City of Dubrovnik began the full implementation of the noise regulation. This decision aims to regulate noise-related issues, and systematic monitoring of all hospitality…
CONTINUE READINGOver a year ago, Stradun became the backdrop for the action-packed series ‘Jack Ryan’, based on the ‘Ryanverse’ books written by Tom Clancy. Scenes for the series were filmed over several days in February 2022 in the Old Town, with particular excitement near the magnificent Onofrio’s Fountain. Luxury cars such as Ferraris, Bentleys, Porsches, Aston Martins, and Audis could be seen on the Stradun. John Krasinski, renowned for his role in the highly popular series…
CONTINUE READINGToday, throughout the Republic of Croatia, Statehood Day is being celebrated – a day marking the historic constitutional decision made by the Croatian Parliament in 1991, declaring the independence and sovereignty of our beautiful country, establishing it as an independent and sovereign state. Until 2001, Statehood Day was observed on May 30th each year, in remembrance of the inaugural session of the first multiparty Parliament in 1990. During the constitution of the new Parliament of…
CONTINUE READING“Running across Pelješac Bridge at dusk is a fantastic experience! We missed the first opportunity, but this time we couldn’t pass it up. It’s something everyone should experience!” These are the comments from some of the participants in the second edition of the Race Across Pelješac Bridge. A total of 322 runners seized the new opportunity and completed the 5.5-kilometer course, starting from the Blaca rest area, reaching the Komarna rest area, and returning, crossing…
CONTINUE READINGThe true summer temperatures have arrived! Dubrovnik was scorching at noon with 28 degrees Celsius, but that didn’t stop numerous visitors from exploring the beauty of the city within the walls. Armed with sunglasses, hats, caps, and even umbrellas, tourists surely enjoyed every moment spent in the Old Town. During our stroll, we encountered only a few local faces. Those who didn’t enjoy themselves on Stradun found their spot at Banje Beach, indulging in the…
CONTINUE READINGIt’s the time of delicious and fragrant medlars that remind us from numerous gardens in Dubrovnik that summer is approaching. Once, this fruit was a favorite alongside quinces, mulberries, and other tasty fruits that our ancestors had the pleasure of enjoying. Medlar is not an indigenous variety in the Dubrovnik area, but it has long become “domesticated.” It was brought, in fact, by sailors from China and Japan many centuries ago. Its fruits are refreshing,…
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