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Croatia Travel一Visiting Dubrovnik (1/2)

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Dubrovnik is one of the top 10 European cities which stand out for their beauty. [1] Dubrovnik , a  seaport ,  is one of the most prominent tourist destinations in the Mediterranean Sea. In 1979, the city of Dubrovnik was added to the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites in recognition of its outstanding medieval architecture and fortified old town. Dubrovnik  was also the main filming location in Croatia for King's Landing, a fictional city in Game of Thrones , the famous television series based on the series of fantasy novels “A Song of Ice and Fire” and distributed by HBO. [2]    Photo Gallery The below photos were taken on 05/01/2022一a sunny day (69H 54L). The old port ( link ) Plaža Banje ( link ) Plaža Banje ( link ) The old port in the background ( link ) The old port in the background ( link ) Dubrovnik West Harbour ( link ) View of  Lovrijenac (hist...

Girona Day Trip from Barcelona: A Medieval Escape

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Girona , a small city located about 99 km (62 mi) north of  Barcelona , is the capital of the Girona province and the  Costa Brava  region. It's a city rich in ancient history, vibrant architecture, and world-class cuisine. You can explore the old city walls, visit the ancient Roman-Arabic style baths, discover the vast  Girona Cathedral , and wander through the tiny alleyways of the Jewish Quarter. Because much of its old quarter has been preserved,  Girona  is a popular tourist destination and has even been used as a filming location. You might recognize parts of  Girona , even if you've never been there before, as scenes from season six of  Game of Thrones  were filmed here. 25 Most Beautiful Medieval Towns of Europe (YouTube link ) Photo Gallery On December 20, 2019, we took a  full-day tour  from  Barcelona  to visit  Girona  and  Costa Brava , provided by  Explore Catalunya . This tour i...