Photos of Dubrovnik

Flying Over Dubrovnik

Flying over Lapad Peninsula with views over Ombla river and Bridge – approaching Dubrovnik; I took these photos while flying to Dubrovnik in December. It was cold and cloudy early afternoon so photos are not as beautiful as they should be. I hope next time the weather will be better Lapad,

Water Polo in Dubrovnik in 1925

Crowd watching water polo match in Dubrovnik’s Old Harbour, near Porporela; photo taken in 1925

Vintage Luggage Labels of Dubrovnik Hotels

My collection of vintage luggage labels of Dubrovnik Hotels – have a look: Hotel Wregg, Dubrovnik – luggage label from 1930s Hotel Bellevue – luggage label from 1960s Hotel Park , Dubrovnik – luggage label from 1970s Hotel De La Ville, Dubrovnik – luggage label from 1930s Hotel Excelsior, Dubrovnik – luggage label

Dubrovnik’s Romantic Window

A romantic window in Dubrovnik is dressed up in lovely hand made lace and some (bit rusted) chicken wire which, as a combination, gives it a special ambiance, controls sunlight and protect the privacy of the home. Selection of home made food in variety of glass containers add to peculiar affect

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Old Harbour of Dubrovnik printed in 1961

Lovely image / print of Old Harbour of Dubrovnik and Porporela, surrounded by town walls printed on front cover of tourist brochure, published by national tourist office in 1961. Funky fish and boats add to drama 😉

Dubrovnik Old Town on Tourist Map 1970s

Dubrovnik Old Town image / drawing printed on front cover of tourist map, published by national tourist office in late 1970s.

Flight over Dubrovnik on an amazing clear day

I took this short video clip yesterday while flying over Dubrovnik Old Town, just a few minutes before landing at the airport. It was an amazing clear day and I enjoyed the beautiful, almost uninterrupted views over Daksa, Ombla-Rijeka Dubrovacka, Gruž, Lapad , the Old town and further towards Cavtat

Window Shutters along the Stradun

The pretty impressive consistency of urban planning regulations – If you take a walk along the Stradun, on both side of the street you will notice nearly identical buildings with window shutters all painted in the same (and soothing) shade of green.

A beautiful panoramic photo showing views of Dubrovnik Old Town

A beautiful panoramic photo showing views of Dubrovnik Old Town and further to Lovrijenac Tower. The photo is taken by Mario Brzic from the hill on the eastern side of Dubrovnik. It is used here as promotional poster of “Mediterranean as it once was” campaign by Croatian Tourist Board.

Photos: Views over Dubrovnik Old Town

Views over Dubrovnik Old Town – photo taken by Josip Madracevic for promotional poster by Croatian Tourist Board