This photo is taken in 2006 of Deb when we visited and climbed the walls on a cruise ship visit to Dubrovnik. Thirteen years later, she is still game to climb things with me.
And her she is below...hiding from me as we begin our walk on this most iconic thing to do.
The ramparts around the Old City are approximately two kilometers long. It took us about an hour and a half, stopping often to view the Old Town and take photos.
The cost, only in Croatian dollars, no Euros, is 200 kuna. Approximately $40. Canadian.
Well worth the cost.
We begin.....heading uphill....
The ramparts were built in the 15th century to fortify this city.
Well preserved and cared for.
The walls were declared an UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979.
Dotted amongst the red roofs are neat chimney stacks. Looks like something from Frodo's world.
The old and the new.
Heading towards the Minceta Tower on the inside of the wall, and the city of Dubrovnik on the outside almost oblivious of the majestic walls steps from their homes.
The Minceta Tower. HUGE!!
This group of South Korean singers were very impressive, combined with the acoustics in the Minceta Tower....it was a great treat and enjoyable to witness.
A breathtaking view from the Minceta Tower.
Oh oh.....Deb has been called to my 'office' again.
The view through a porthole of Lovrijenac or the Fort of St. Lawrence, Dubrovnik's oldest fortress.
(The Red Keep for Game of Thrones fans)
We visited and explored every nook in the fortress. Follow my subsequent post on our visit there.
Less than half way around, and Deb still has a smile on her face.
This is an amazing experience.
Heading down hill for a while.....
A view of the island of Lokrum a 5-10 minute boat ride from the harbour in Dubrovnik.
An overview of the impressive Stradun from the ramparts.
I wonder about how they built these ramparts. The elevation is so changeable and we are quite literally built on the sea. Magnificent work to be sure.
As we come around the sea side of the ramparts, we can peek into peoples homes. Not on purpose, but because they are right beside the walls. The population in the Old Town is about 1500 people. Now days, the home owners, rent out their spaces as it is quite a premium spot to stay.
Love the iconic 'hang your wash out your windows' look that makes Europe so charming.
This photo demonstrates what I meant by how amazing it is that the walls are built literally right on the sea.
That little speck on the wall, to the left of the small tower, is in fact Debbie. To show the enormity of this undertaking that is the ramparts.
The Old Port....where you can take boat tours like this bright yellow one below.
A fisherman tending to his nets.
Breathtaking views no matter where on the walls we are.
Almost done and she is still smiling.
How could she not?
St. John's Fortress and Maritime Museum is located in the majestic structure in the Old Port.
Loved that adventure.
I know we did it many years ago...but if I did it every time I visited, I know I would discovery something I didn't see before.
Highly recommended.
Oh...this is my new favourite photo of myself that LD took.
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