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The city opens the gates to the Dubrovnik wall daily around 8:00 am, and closes them before dusk. This is unfortunate, because some of the best photography to be had along the Dalmation coast is on this wall. You’ll want to make sure to take as much gear as possible because there is no way to get down once you’re on your way. Our apartment was in the middle of the city, but even if I forgot something, it would have been a major hassle to go back and get it.
Split is living ancient history. Diocletian’s Palace still stands as a monument to the power of the Roman Empire. Medieval buildings that sprout from the Palace walls have been converted to modern shops, cafes and hotels.
We ventured out of the rear entrance to the town that opens on the beautiful cafe lined waterfront. After a quick refreshment of cokes and coffee we made our way down to Kamerlengo Fortress. Built as a naval base by the Venetians in the 14th Century, the high walls, turret posts and large single entry [...]
We traveled for maybe 45 minutes after Perast, curving around roads along the bay of Kotor until we stopped before the ominous image of enormous bulwarks that guarded the Old City of Kotor. Kotor is the known for being the best preserved medieval town in the mediterranean. The architecture features a great number of cathedrals, [...]
