PEARL of the Adriatic

Head to Dubrovnik and soak up all the Croatian coastal city has to offer

- HELENA CARTWRIGHT

Dubrovnik is an awe-inspiring city, famous for its medieval Old Town, stunning landscapes and streets clad with white limestone. It's hard to believe that during the Balkan wars in the 1990s bombing caused significant damage. It's now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a perfect short-break destination.

See the sights

The city's main attractions are found in and around the Old Town, encircled by more than a mile of preserved medieval ramparts. Over a million people visit each year to marvel at the array of historic attractions, stroll through its narrow passageways and admire the gleaming stone buildings.

The square of the Loggia is the central point where you'll find some of Dubrovnik's most famous buildings and public monuments, including Orlando's Column (the city's oldest preserved public sculpture), the Church of St Blaise and Small Onofrio's Fountain.