A long ribbon of coast and stone on the Adriatic, where Roman emperors, a free merchant republic, and Habsburg planners each left a whole city behind. Walk the unbroken walls of Dubrovnik, the living Roman palace at the heart of Split, and the twin medieval hills and green boulevards of Zagreb. Old towns built for walking, best read slowly. Go at your own pace and on your own schedule.
Cities
In-depth reads
Bokar and Lovrijenac: The Forts That Guarded Dubrovnik's Freedom
Companion·6 min
The Great Onofrio Fountain: Dubrovnik's First Act of Government
Companion·6 min
The Lazareti: Where Dubrovnik Invented the Waiting Room for Plague
Companion·6 min
Minceta Tower and the Strategy Written Into Dubrovnik's Walls
Companion·7 min