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 …

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 …

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 …

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” …

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 …

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 …

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 …