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Or are you one Game of Thrones Fan or a culture lover who fantasizes about visiting a distant country with age -old castles, a timeless cityscape and what do you have, Dubrovnik is probably on your bucket list in Europe.
The best tourist destination of Croatia and the real Kings Landing, for those who are familiar with the HBO hits series, it is really something directly from a film.
No matter how beautiful it is, however, it is far from the idyllic fairy-tale scene that you propose, especially during the summer, when millions of people get into its narrow, uphill streets, and a hotel in the city center can run between an already good $ 199-a-night and a no less than $ 675.
The good isDubrovnik is not the only medieval miracle of Croatia because of the Adriatic Sea, and whether you are here for the old world allure, or just the Received Vibes, there are 3 alternative destinations that check all boxes, and are more unusual And Cheaper to visit.
Ready to beat the crowds?
Stir
We are sure that you have heard of the big wall of China, the largest defense system in the world, but did you know that Croatia has his own Great wallA short drive of one hour north of Dubrovnik?
When exploring the idyllic Dalmatian coast, it is easy to completely bypass: it is not often for mainstream travel brochures, and moreover it is a small village of around 2500 inhabitants – that is said, The reinforced old city brings Dubrovnik’s shame.
Not only is it turned with stone streets, and filled with the typical stone houses with a red roof, it is the home of a wall of 4.3 miles, founded in the Middle Ages to not only protect Ston itself, but the entire region, including the city of Dubrovnik.
Just like in China you can walk this wall (not everything, but at least half of its height). It is a moderately challenging walk that lasts about an hour and offers a view of historic salt pans, the picturesque Mali Ston Bay and Vineyards.
Now, if you are used to Dubrovnik prices, you will probably walk a big sigh of relief here:
Local restaurants usually serve main courses ranging from € 10 to € 15 per person (About $ 11.40 – $ 17) And if you stay the night, a double room for 2 adults will cost you $ 41.50 each.
For moderately priced seafood, a cozy ambiance and unparalleled view of the bay, add Bota Sare Restaurant & Oyster Bar To your list.
Korčula city
Then we take a 1H40-2H ferry from Dubrovnik to Korčula Island, which is close to the Croatian mainland, or more specifically, the small capital Korčula Town.
Often called ‘Small Dubrovnik“It is also monitored by walls, which almost completely surround the small peninsula on which it is, and it is best known for having a preserved 15th-century architecture, and a quieter, more relaxed feeling compared to his famous brother or sister.
You can Photo-Perfect paved streetsThey are covered with age -old homes and merchant shops, as well as dining options in family ownership that serve ćevapiAnd other Croatian delicacies for around $ 10.
If you feel like a ćevapi Burger, go to Curioso, a well -appreciated restaurant in the old city that has recently collected rave reviews.
As you will notice when exploring, crowds are less intense hereGiven the geographical location of Korčula and the longer ferry trip of Dubrovnik, and most tourist attractions can be visited without long lines.
Think of the cathedral of St. Mark, in the heart of the old city, and a historic church with Gothic and Renaissance elements, or the Marco Polo House – according to the local tradition, the famous Venetian explorer was born here.
Trogir
As you travel further the coast, 161 miles north of the Dubrovnik-Neretva Tourism Hotspot, and beyond the bustling resort city of Split, you will hit the small, medieval town of Trogir.
A UNESCO world heritage site, just like its southern counterpart, Trogir is reinforced by medieval wallsAnd if we are looking for the easiest way to describe it, put a paved maze flanked by skinny, ocher -colored buildings, whose turns always seem to lead to a central square.
This central square is bordered by Terrascafés, where Mediterranean food is served at reasonable prices –FrankaIn particular, delicious beetroot and truffle risotto and winny wine – and is dominated by a Romanesque cathedral.
The Belfort looks like St. Mark’s Campanile in Venice, and That is not only incidental: Like much of Dalmatia, Trogir was once under the control of the floating city.
While walking through the city, which can be moderately busy in the summer months, although nowhere as busy as the neighboring split, let alone the notorious ‘King’s landing’, Don’t miss RivaOr the ‘Trogir Promenade’:
This loop walk along the old walls is covered with palm trees and cafés, and there is never a boring moment when one of your favorite pasture people is looking at watching, especially with the Russian hyperjacht moored along the expansion.
View for Museums Cipiko Palace, a Gothic-Renaissance-Jewelt 15th-century Venetian stronghold” Room lengoThat is open to the public.
Spend the night in Trogir?
Rates for double rooms (with balcony), outside the citadel, start with an acceptable $ 91 for 2 adults, and one Old city roomStone walls, Old World Allure and All, is not that much more expensive and costs you each $ 59 in the summer.
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