OSL (Oslo, Norway) – Oslo Gardermoen Airport is the international airport of the Norwegian capital. A hub for Flyr, Norse … More
Tag: Croatia
Misc. EUROPEAN AIRPORTS, Part 2
DBV (Dubrovnik, Croatia) – Dubrovnik Airport (also referred to as Čilipi Airport), is the international airport of Dubrovnik in southern … More
Fort Lovrijenac
Dating from between 1018 and 1038 AD, Fort Lovrijenac (“St. Lawrence Fortress”) is located outside the western wall of Dubrovnik in Croatia. Often called … More
Saint Ignatius Church
Saint Ignatius is the preserved church of the Collegium Ragusinum, which was the Jesuit college of the former Republic of Ragusa, which is … More
120 Favorite UNESCO Sites, Part II (21-40) – Delisting
World Heritage sites may lose their designation when the UNESCO World Heritage Committee determines that they are not properly managed or protected. A … More
The Mediterranean, Part 3: Adriatic Sea
The Adriatic Sea is the northernmost arm of the Mediterranean Sea, separating the Italian Peninsula from the Balkans. It is connected to the Ionian Sea … More
Old Town Dubrovnik, Part 3: The Old Harbor
Today, the medieval walled city of Old Town Dubrovnik is probably best known for being the setting of “King’s Landing” … More
Old Town Dubrovnik, Part 2: Historic Center
Dubrovnik’s Old Town is one of the world’s finest and most perfectly preserved medieval cities. Built with huge sturdy stone … More
Old Town Dubrovnik, Part 1: City Gates
The present-day Old Town of Dubrovnik currently maintains four city gates: two that lead to the mainland (Pile and Ploče) and … More
The Croatian Flag
The national flag of Croatia (known locally as the Trobojnica, or “Tricolor”) consists of three red-white-and-blue horizontal stripes of equal … More
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