Winter in Dubrovnik – windy, rainy but still nice A couple of years ago when someone mentioned the term “winter in Dubrovnik”, it would inevitably summon dark thoughts. Think boredom mixed with acute depression, as that’s how some of the locals would think of those long three months. Not anymore, though! It may be true...Read More

Robin Hood in Dubrovnik Over the last two weeks or so, Dubrovnik has slowly become Nottingham. The reason for this is the filming of the new Robin Hood: Origins, starring Jamie Foxx, Jamie Dornan, and Taron Egerton, produced by, among others, Leonardo DiCaprio. The two Jamies are enjoying their time in our city, tweeting about...Read More

The biggest cannon in Dubrovnik Nestled on the top terrace of Ft. Lovrijenac for almost three centuries stood a huge bronze cannon. Its light green patina made it look dangerously reptilian as it basked in the sun setting down on the walled town. Cast in 1537 by the master Ivan of Rab, it measured five...Read More