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Dubrovnik is situated on Croatia's Adriatic Sea at the extreme south of Croatia .The city is located in the Dalmatia region, and has 50,000 inhabitants. Dubrovnik is an important port city and cruise destination. There are ferry connections to such Rijeka, Split, Bari , Italy.
The pearl of the Adriatic Sea is one of Croatia's biggest tourist spots, and a popular seaside resort. The old town is on the UNESCO list of World Cultural and Natural Heritage. It is surrounded by an almost two kilometers long city wall with fifteen towers and bastions. The largest tower Minceta, the city's symbol. Of the city's sights is the principal palace Knezev Dvor from 1464, a Dalmatian masterpiece of architecture, and two monasteries from the 1300s. Outside the original fortress wall is the fortress Lovrijenac. On the island Lokrum just off the coast is the palace of the Austrian Archduke Maximilian, later Emperor of Mexico .The modern hotel is located on peninsula Lapad. Here visitors can sail and enjoy the sun. Dubrovnik hosts film festival in late August.
Dubrovnik airport is located 20 miles south of the city.
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