Magical Dubrovnik

The city is a museum itself, ornamented with historical churches, houses, and palaces carved in white stone, witnessing the clash between ancient and everyday life.  

Only a handful of towns, states, or republics can claim to have centuries-old statutes, and Dubrovnik has one that is 750 years old! 

As Shakespeare famously wrote, “all the world’s a stage and all the men and women are merely players.” If one single event throughout the year is synonymous with the city then the Dubrovnik Summer Festival absolutely tops the list.

Dubrovnik is a wonderful city to visit any time of the year, but February has a special magic and offers a surprisingly rich programme for visitors. For this is the month where Dubrovnik’s revered patron saint, St. Blaise, is celebrated, with locals and extended family taking part in a centuries-old tradition.

Marin Držić remains the most famous playwright from Dubrovnik. His works, which reveal an insight into life in the former Republic of Dubrovnik, are held in high esteem.

St. Blaise has a very special place in the hearts of the citizens of Dubrovnik. The patron saint of this historic city is celebrated as a saviour and protector, flags are carried aloft, banners proudly unfurled and processions attended.

The words of Britain’s most revered bard, William Shakespeare recently rang out in the Fort of Lovrjenac, (or St Lawrence’s Fort in English) during Dubrovnik’s prestigious Summer Festival, making the performance of ‘Hamlet’ at the Fort, a highly desirable event.