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THURSDAY / AUGUST 23 / 2018 | YEAR 12 | ISSUE 296
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DO FEATURE From the
Editor
LAJK RESTAURANT OPENING HOURS AUTHOR
– WARM WELCOME 08:00-23:00 MARK THOMAS
IN THE HEART OF 8 Welcome to our beautiful city
of Dubrovnik and the six-
THE OLD CITY
teenth edition of The Dubrovnik
Times for this summer season. So if
you are looking to spread your wings
a little and explore the region out-
side of Dubrovnik here are a few tips.
Head south, if you are looking for
beaches then the Zupa region, about
a 15-minute drive from Dubrovnik,
has some of the best in the county.
And the Konavle region, the south-
ernmost area of Croatia, has soar-
ing mountains and rolling country-
side. Check out the Sokol Tower, it is
a true gem. The picturesque Cavtat is
always a firm favourite or rent a bike
and explore the untouched country-
side. To the north of the city is the
POWERED BY spectacular Trsteno Arboretum and
the Elaphite Islands, all 14 of them,
LAJK the Peljesac Peninsular and the is-
land of Korcula. The Dubrovnik –
The name LAJK has an ny to the family touch - My
8 interesting background
and really sums up the heart
husband’s sandwich (Croatian
beef neck, aged 21 day grilled,
LAJK
RESTAURANT
Neretva County has so much to offer.
and soul of this gem of a Du-
brovnik restaurant. It has
then baked with cheese & on-
ions, served with a bouquet BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND
Post von
a family feel, yes the letters
LAJK are the first letters of
of seasonal salad, tomato car-
paccio & gourmet sauce) and
DINNER IN HISTORICAL
SETTING
Thomas
the family that runs it, you al- My lady’s asparagus risotto
most feel like you’ve sat down
at a good friend’s house. Using
(cream risotto with asparagus
& fresh herbs) are two of our
8 Willkommen in unserer
schönen Stadt Dubrovnik
und der sechzehnten Ausgabe der
home-grown products and a favourites. And with The Du- Dubrovnik Times für diese Som-
combination of traditional brovnik Times you can make mersaison. Wenn Sie es schon
recipes and modern twists the your visit to LAJK even more kaum erwarten können, die Re-
LAJK restaurant has relative- special. Take a copy of The gion außerhalb von Dubrovnik zu
ly quickly grown to be one of Dubrovnik Times with you basic info erkunden, hier ein paar Tipps. Falls
Sie nach Stränden suchen, fahren Sie
the hotspots on the Dubrovnik to LAJK and you will receive
in Richtung Süden, denn in der Re-
eatery scene. The breakfasts a traditional Dubrovnik des- gion Župa, etwa eine 15-minütige
are legendary. Believe it or not sert free of charge. We have LOCATION Autofahrt von Dubrovnik entfernt,
it isn’t that easy to find a good teamed up with this popular PRIJEKO UL. 4, OLD CITY finden Sie einige der besten Strände
breakfast in Dubrovnik, locals eatery this year to bring you TEL: +385 20 321 724 in der ganzen Gespanschaft. Und
tend to make do with a cup of deals and news. With a charm- die Konavle-Region, der südlichste
coffee and a that’s about it, so ing outside terrace on the an- BRUNCH Zipfel Kroatiens, bietet hohe Berge
with their extensive break- cient stone streets of the Old OPEN FROM 8AM TO 2PM und hügelige Landschaften. Schau-
fast menu – from bruschette City, or in case or rain or even en Sie sich den Sokol-Turm an, er ist
ein wahres Juwel. Das malerische
salmon to three eggs ome- extreme heat there is an inti- OUR TIP Cavtat ist ebenfalls immer ein Tour-
lette – which includes a break- mate inside seating area with YOU JUST HAVE TO TRY THE istenmagnet oder mieten Sie sich ein
fast named after all the family air-conditioning. All in all BREAKFAST MENU…PROBABLY Fahrrad und erkunden die unberüh-
members. Then lunch, or light LAJK restaurant is a hit and THE BEST IN DUBROVNIK rte Landschaft. Im Norden der Stadt
lunch, has quirky named dish- well worth a visit. In other befindet sich das spektakuläre Ar-
es that are once again testimo- words we LIKE LAJK. boretum von Trsteno sowie alle 14
Elaphitischen Inseln, die Halbinsel
Pelješac und die Insel Korčula. Die
Excellent service Great value Gespanschaft Dubrovnik-Neretva
and great food for money hat so viel zu bieten.
SPEAK UP!
Really sweet restaurant with the most incredible staff I had the asparagus risotto and my partner had the
members, they’re all so kind and go above and beyond octopus salad. The risotto was delicious as well as very
to make sure you’re enjoying your experience! We don’t filling. We were also offered tea and coffee on the house.
like to go to the same restaurant twice but couldn’t help The service is quick and the waitresses are hospitable. We would love to hear
coming back for lunch the next day here and definitely Will definitely be recommending this for anyone your feedback on Dubrovnik,
don’t regret it! Cannot fault it. - Kristopher K travelling to Dubrovnik. - Sarah-Jayne N photos, letters, e-mails, stories.
mark.thomas@dubrovnik-times.com
THURSDAY / AUGUST 23 / 2018. The DubrovnikTIMES 3
NEWS
Modrić nominated by Oprah Winfrey enjoys a cruise
UEFA as World Player in Dubrovnik on mega yacht Oprah Winfrey is cur- real estate in Dubrovnik,
8 rently cruising the Cro- however this proved to be
of the Year atian Adriatic with the Ital-
ian businessman Giancarlo
only a rumour. At the time it
was thought that Oprah was
Croatian captain and real sitional award winners – dur-
8 Madrid midfield star Luka
Modrić has been shortlisted by
ing the group stage draw in
Monaco on Thursday 30 Au-
Giammetti. The talk show
host, actress and producer
appeared on a photo taken
interested in a stone house
in the heart of the historic
Old City of Dubrovnik on
UEFA as one of the players of gust. Along with picking up a by Giammetti on a luxury the market for $5 million.
the year for 2017/2018. Modrić silver medal with Croatia at yacht with the comment “An Oprah has yet to be spotted
is in lofty company with Cris- this year’s World Cup in Russia evening in Dubrovnik with in the Old City of Dubrovnik
tiano Ronaldo and Mohamed Modrić was also named Player a great woman I am proud on this trip, but it would ap-
Salah the other two candidates of the Tournament and won the to call a friend @oprah.” pear that she is on-board a
in the three-man list. Accord- Golden Ball. Interestingly there Giancarlo Giammetti is the luxury yacht on anchor be-
ing to UEFA the winner will be are no French players in the top Honorary President of the tween the island of Lokrum
named – along with the UEFA three candidates, although the fashion giant Valentino and and the Old City. Giammetti
Women’s Player of the Year and French striker Antoine Griez- is also the cofounder of Val- on the other hand has been
UEFA Champions League po- mann came in fourth position. entino Company. It had been more adventurous and has
rumoured back in 2007 that explored the stone streets
Oprah planned to purchase of the city.
Oprah Winfrey genießt eine
Kreuzfahrt auf Dubrovnik
auf einer Megayacht
Modrić von der UEFA 8 Oprah Winfrey fährt
derzeit mit dem ital-
ienischen Geschäftsmann
dass Oprah plante, Im-
mobilien in Dubrovnik zu
kaufen, dies erwies sich je-
zum Weltfußballer Giancarlo Giammetti an
der kroatischen Adria.
doch nur als ein Gerücht. Zu
dieser Zeit dachte man, dass
des Jahres nominiert Der Talkshow-Moderator,
Schauspielerin und Pro-
duzentin erschienen auf ei-
Oprah sich für 5 Millionen
Dollar für ein Steinhaus im
Herzen der historischen
Der kroatische Kapitän und tionspreisträger - während der nem Foto von Giammetti Altstadt von Dubrovnik auf
8 Real Madrid Mittelfeldstar
Luka Modric wurde von der UEFA
Auslosung der Gruppenphase in
Monaco am Donnerstag, 30. Au-
auf einer Luxus-Yacht mit
der Bemerkung gemacht
dem Markt interessiert. Op-
rah hat noch in der Altstadt
als einer der Spieler des Jahres gust statt. Neben der Silberme- „Ein Abend in Dubrovnik von Dubrovnik auf dieser
für 2017/2018 nominiert. Modric daille mit Kroatien bei der dies- mit einer großen Frau, die Reise entdeckt zu werden,
ist in luftigen Unternehmen mit jährigen Weltmeisterschaft in ich stolz, einen Freund @ aber es scheint, dass sie an
Cristiano Ronaldo und Mohamed Russland wurde Modrić auch oprah zu nennen bin.“ Gian- Bord ist eine Luxus-Yacht
Salah, den beiden anderen Kan- Spieler des Turniers und gewann carlo Giammetti der Ehren- auf Anker zwischen der
didaten in der Drei-Mann-Liste. den Goldenen Ball. Interessanter- präsident der ist Mode- Insel Lokrum und der Alt-
Nach Auffassung der UEFA wird weise sind keine französischen Riese Valentino und ist auch stadt. Giammetti hingegen
der Gewinner genannt werden Spieler in den Top 3 vertreten, der Mitbegründer der Val- war abenteuerlustiger und
- zusammen mit den Spielern obwohl der französische Stürm- entino Company. Es wurde hat die steinernen Straßen
UEFA Frauen des Jahres und die er Antoine Griezmann den vier- im Jahr 2007 gemunkelt, der Stadt erkundet.
UEFA Champions League Posi- ten Platz belegte.
4 The DubrovnikTIMES THURSDAY / AUGUST 23 / 2018.
Property prices in Direct flights from US to
Dubrovnik on the rise again Dubrovnik still on the table
Could Dubrovnik see di- for 2019 and one could well be
8 Property prices in
Dubrovnik are con-
average price per metre
squared twice as much
8 rect flights from America
in 2019? There are currently
Dubrovnik. Reports have sur-
faced that American Airlines
tinuing to rise and are as the capital Zagreb. no airlines flying directly be- is in contact with Dubrovnik
the most expensive in All major cities in Croa- tween the US and Dubrovnik, airport about the possibility
the country. During the tia saw a slight increase or even the US and Croatia, of introducing a direct ser-
month of July apartment in property prices in however in spite of this fact vice from Philadelphia to Du-
and house prices rose by July with the average
American tourists were in the brovnik as a seasonal service
7 percent in Dubrovnik price per metre squared
according to the special- in Dubrovnik now reach- top five most numerous last for 2019. “We’ve so far been
ised property website ing a massive 3,871 Euros. year. Over the past few years really excited by Prague and
crozilla.com. according In spite of the spiralling there have been numerous at- Budapest. Their performance
to details from the web- prices the housing mar- tempts to tempt an Ameri- has been pretty amazing, some
site the average price of ket in the city is still rel- can airline to operate flights of our best flying in continen-
advertised property in atively vibrant with the to Dubrovnik but so far these tal Europe. So that may actu-
Dubrovnik climbed once demand still outweigh- have proved unsuccessful. The ally compel us to go fly more
again in July putting the ing the supply. world’s largest airline, Amer- things in Eastern Europe next
ican Airlines, has confirmed year,” commented Vasu Raja
that it is introducing a num- the American Airlines Vice
ber of flights to Eastern Europe President for Planning.
Direktflüge von den USA
nach Dubrovnik liegen
noch auf dem Tisch
Immobilienpreise in Kann Dubrovnik im Jahr sie im Jahr 2019 eine Reihe
Dubrovnik steigen wieder an 8 2019 Direktf lüge von
Amerika sehen? Es liegen
von Flügen nach Osteuropa
einführt, und eines könnte
Die Immobilienpre- doppelt so hoch macht noch keine Fluggesellschaf- Dubrovnik sein. Berichte
8 ise in Dubrov nik
steigen weiter und sind
wie die Hauptstadt Za-
greb. In allen größeren
ten direkt zwischen den
USA und Dubrovnik, oder
aufgetaucht, dass American
Airlines in Kontakt mit Du-
die teuersten des Landes. Städten Kroatiens ver- auch den USA und Kroatien, brovnik Flughafen über die
Im Juli stiegen die Preise zeichneten die Immobil- aber trotz dieser Tatsache Möglichkeit, als Saison Ser-
für Wohnungen und Häu- ienpreise im Juli einen die amerikanischen Touris- vice einen direkten Service
ser in Dubrovnik laut der leichten Anstieg, wobei ten waren in den ersten fünf von Philadelphia nach Du-
spezialisierten Immobil- der durchschnit tliche zahlreichste im vergangenen brovnik der Einführung für
ien-Website crozilla.com Preis pro Quadratmeter in Jahr f liegen. In den letzten 2019 „Wir haben wirklich
um 7 Prozent. Nach den Dubrovnik mittlerweile Jahren gab es zahlreiche Ver- bisher von Prag und Budapest
Angaben der Website ist 3.871 Euro betrug. Trotz suche, eine amerikanische begeistern. Ihre Leistung
der Durchschnittspreis der steigenden Preise ist Fluggesellschaft dazu zu ver- recht gewesen so dass wir
der beworbenen Objek- der Wohnungsmarkt in leiten, Flüge nach Dubrovnik uns zwingen können, näch-
te in Dubrovnik im Juli der Stadt immer noch durchzuführen, aber bisher stes Jahr in Osteuropa noch
erneut gestiegen, was relativ lebhaft, wobei die haben sich diese als erfolglos mehr zu fliegen “, kommenti-
den durchschnittlichen Nachfrage das Angebot erwiesen. Die größte Flugge- ert Vasu Raja, der Vizepräsi-
Preis pro Quadratmeter immer noch überwiegt. sellschaft der Welt, American dent von American Airlines
Airlines, hat bestätigt, dass für Planung.
THURSDAY / AUGUST 23 / 2018. The DubrovnikTIMES 5
Do SITE SEEING
3 PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES: 1 FROM THE
“Game of Stones”
The City Walls
The iconic Dubrovnik City Walls are the symbol of the city.
Encircling the whole of the historic Old City the walls stretch
unbroken for just over 1,900 metres. If you haven’t walked
the city walls then you haven’t really been to Dubrovnik!
AUTHOR MARK THOMAS
WORKING HOURS
08.00am – 7.30pm
GAME OF
THRONES ON
THE WALLS
THE POPULAR HBO SERIAL
GAME OF THRONES HAS
BEEN USING DUBROVNIK
AS A LOCATION FOR THE
PAST FIVE SEASONS. THE
DUBROVNIK CITY WALLS,
AT IN PARTICULAR THE
MINCETA FORTRESS, HAVE
FEATURED IN THE SERIAL
MANY TIMES. FANS OF
GOT CLIMB TO THE TOP OF
THE FORTRESS AND TAKE
SELFIES IN THE EXACT SAME
POSITION AS THEIR HEROES
ACTED FAMOUS SCENES.
MINCETA FORTRESS IS
THE HIGHEST POINT OF
Constructed between the 12th to 17th range of forts, bastions, casemates, towers
THE CITY WALLS; THE
TOWER WAS COMPLETED
8 centuries the Dubrovnik City Walls
are the most visited attraction in Croatia,
and freestanding fortresses. With pano-
ramic views over the terracotta roofs of the
IN 1464 BY ARCHITECT with almost 1 million people walking the 2 Old City from the north walls and endless
AND SCULPTOR JURAJ kilometres last year. Rising up to 25 metres vistas of the Adriatic Sea from the south
DALMATINAC. THE and up to 6 metres thick in places the spec- side you’ll fill your holiday album several
TOWER’S NAME DERIVES tacular walls represent many of the values times over. There are three entrances onto
FROM THE NAME OF THE of the city. They were built to look impres- the walls, from the Stradun, from the Ploce
MENCETIC FAMILY, WHO sive, imposing and undefeatable, that plan Gate and the St. Ivan Fortress. The flow of
OWNED THE GROUND worked. This defensive system, one of the visitors is anti-clockwise, be careful, and
UPON WHICH THE TOWER most beautiful and solid fortress systems you can do a full circle or half a circle if
WAS BUILT. on the Mediterranean, is composed of a you want.
6 The DubrovnikTIMES THURSDAY / AUGUST 23 / 2018.
LOVRIJENAC FORTRESS 2 MINCETA FORTRESS 3 BOKAR FORTRESS
TOP 5
prices
150 kn
ADULT TICKET
50 kn
CHILDREN AND
STUDENTS
BEACHES
THE TICKET IS VALID
FOR ONE DAY AND
tip!
INCLUDES ENTRANCE
ON THE FORT OF
LOVRIJENAC Banje Beach
Frana Supila, Dubrovnik
ottle
Iconic Dubrovnik beach with
Ta ke aebr with
Ploce cracking views over the Old City
of wats it gets
Walls. Grab a bite to eat in the
beach bar.
you a mely
2 extre !
hot Cava Beach
Babin Kuk
Pile 1 Located on the Babin Kuk
3
penninsular the Cava beach has
4
recently been equipped with the
Coral Beach Club offering a bar,
sun beds, umbrellas and VIP
lounges.
Sunj Beach
Lopud Island
Golden sandy beach that is
Ticket offices
perfect for children as there is
plenty of shallow water. A 40
miuntes walk across the island
from the ferry stop.
Sv. Jakov Beach
what to do? history buff Ploce
Direclty opposite the Old City of
Dubrovnik the beach is best in the
late afternoon as he sun dipping
down over the city is a photo to
keep forever.
CLIMB THE MINCETA
VISIT THE EXHIBITION
FORTRESS
THE LOCATION FOR THE
SPACE OF THE Prapratno
ASSOCIATION OF THE Peljesac
GAME OF THRONES FRIENDS OF DUBROVNIK
Located in a sheltered bay
ANTIQUITIES ON
TAKE A SELFIE OVER THE SIROKA STREET TO this sandy beach has plenty of
OLD CITY! DISCOVER THE HISTORY facilities and a large parking lot.
THURSDAY / AUGUST 23 / 2018. The DubrovnikTIMES 7
Do ACTIVE DUBROVNIK
Let’s get physical
Had enough of loung-
8 ing on the beach, sip-
ping cocktails by the pool, it
and you will be able to get
to places impassable by car.
is time to get your pulse rac- The tour takes you along the
ing and the adrenalin pump- rugged coastline of Konavle
ing, it is time to get active in and offers great views, yes
Dubrovnik. With the crys- take your camera with you.
tal, clear Adriatic and stun- These guys know what they
ning countryside nature was are doing; they have been at
kind to the region, it will also it for years, so the day starts
help you get physical. Here with a few lessons in the rid-
are our recommendations ing school. Then you are off
for getting energetic in Du- on an 11 kilometre journey
brovnik. Let’s start in and through the pine trees, olive
around the Old City walls. As groves and plunging moun-
you come to the main gate, tains.
on Pile, to the historic core
you will probably see the Scooby DU!
various stands selling kayak See the Adriatic from a new
tours. We would advise a half perspective, deep down un-
day tour around the island of der the sea, it is time to go
Lokrum or a trip from the routes and good cycle paths, sub. At the Blue Planet Div-
Bay of Zaton, half day tour family pick up a map at the Konav- ing centre, based at the Ho-
will coast around 280 Kuna. le Tourist Board in Cavtat. tel Dubrovnik Palace you
It is a great way to see the friendly And whilst you are in Ko- will get to experience scuba
Old City walls from a com- navle check out the beach diving in the crystal, clear
pletely different angle. Now “Pasjaca” there are millions Adriatic Sea. The team are
get your hiking boots on, it is of steps down to it but it is professional and if you
time for a walk, and the Srd unique, fantastic swimming don’t have any previous ex-
Mountain is our destination. spot. perience they will run you
It will take around 40 min- TAKE THE FAMILY ON A through the ropes in the
utes at a reasonable pace to BIKE RIDE IN THE KONAVLE Get in the saddle swimming pool. Right in
get to the top of the 412 me- COUNTRYSIDE, FUN FOR ALL In the picturesque Konav- front of the hotel there is a
tres Srd, and the views from THE FAMILY. le you will find the Kojan shipwreck to explore, count-
the top are stunning. Now Koral, horse riding in the less caves and a myriad of
you are on the peak there is yet? If not then the Banje countryside. Take a half sea life. Blue Planet organ-
another great active choice, Beach is the next point day tour on your ises various tours with pric-
a buggy ride in the coun- of call. This iconic steed for the es starting at around 100 Eu-
tip!
tryside. Strap yourself into Dubrovnik beach, day, the price ros for a half day trip.
a buggy and head out for a with views over is a rou nd
safari, a one hour tour will the Old City and 100 Euro,
cost you about 250 Kuna. the island of
o n su n
Now for some more water Lokrum, also Load up are going
ou
cream, y outside
sports. Have you had a swim has a deal of wa-
ter sports, such to be
as parasail, inner all day!
tubes and banana
boats...g reat f un.
Moving away from the
city and into the country-
side, here are some more op-
Info Guide tions in the fields of Konav-
le. Presuming you don’t have
a bike with you there is the
THE AVERAGE SEA
TEMPERATURE IN
possibility to rent a bike for a
DUBROVNIK IN THE SUMMER day for around 180 Kuna and
IS 24 DEGREES, WHAT ARE the best option to use it is in
YOU WAITING FOR – JUMP IN! Konavle. Lots of sign-posted
8 The DubrovnikTIMES THURSDAY / AUGUST 23 / 2018.
ZU TUN AKTIVES DUBROVNIK
Kommen Sie in Bewegung
Haben Sie genug am
8 Strand gelegen und
Cocktails am Pool getrunken?
Es ist an der Zeit, Ihren Puls
und das Adrenalin nach oben
zu treiben. Es ist Zeit in Du-
brovnik aktiv zu werden. Mit
der kristallklaren Adria und Info Guide
der atemberaubenden Land-
schaft wurde die Region von DIE DURCHSCHNITTLICHE
Mutter Natur großzügig ver- MEERESTEMPERATUR
sorgt und bietet Ihnen beste BETRÄGT IN DUBROVNIK
IM SOMMER 24 GRAD.
Gelegenheiten um in die Gän-
WORAUF WARTEN SIE NOCH?
ge zu kommen. men? Falls nicht, dann sollte SPRINGEN SIE HINEIN!
Hier unsere Empfehlungen Familienfre- der Strand Banje ihr näch-
für einen vitalen Aufenthalt in stes Ziel werden. Dieser le- ral Pferdereitausflüge ins Land.
Dubrovnik. Beginnen wir in- undlich gendäre Dubrovniker Strand, Buchen Sie einen Halbtagesaus-
nerhalb der alten Stadtmauer mit Blick auf die Altstadt und flug hoch zu Ross. Für etwa 100
und um sie herum. Wenn Sie die Insel Lokrum, bietet auch Euro können sie dabei Orte be-
den historischen Kern durch zahlreiche Wassersportarten, sichtigen, die mit dem Auto un-
das Pile-Tor betreten, werden wie zum Beispiel Parasailing, erreichbar sind. Die Tour führt
Sie wahrscheinlich verschie- Fahrten mit Reifen und Bana- Sie der felsigen Küste von Ko-
dene Stände erblicken, an de- MACHEN SIE MIT nenboot .... ein Riesenspaß. navle entlang und bietet Ihnen
nen Kajaktouren angeboten IHRER FAMILIE EINEN Etwas abseits der Stadt, am fantastische Ausblicke. Nehmen
werden. Wir empfehlen eine FAHRRADAUSFLUG IN DER Land, bieten sich noch wei- Sie unbedingt Ihre Kamera mit!
halbtägige Tour rund um die KONAVLE-GEGEND. DAS IST tere Möglichkeiten im Feld Die Betreiber von Kojan Koral
Insel Lokrum oder einen Aus- SPASS FÜR DIE GESAMTE von Konavle. Wenn Sie selbst wissen genau was sie tun, sie
flug zur Bucht von Zaton. Ein FAMILIE. kein Fahrrad mitgebracht ha- haben jahrelange Erfahrung.
halbtägiger Ausflug kostet ben, gibt es die Möglichkeit, Der Tag beginnt mit einer Ein-
etwa 280 Kuna. Dies ist eine Nun haben Sie den Gipfel ein Rad für etwa 180 Kuna ei- führung in der Reitschule. Da-
ausgezeichnete Möglichkeit, erklommen und hier bietet nen Tag lang auszuleihen und nach machen Sie sich auf den
um die Stadtmauer aus einer sich auch gleich eine weitere Konavle bietet die beste Gele- Weg auf eine 11 Kilometer lan-
völlig anderen Perspektive spannende Aktivität an, eine genheit um hier in die Pedale ge Reise, vorbei an Pinienbäu-
zu sehen. Als nächstes wird Buggy-Tour durch die Land- zu treten. Vor Ort finden sich men, Olivenhainen und steilen
es Zeit, die Wanderschuhe schaft. Springen Sie in einen viele ausgeschilderte Routen Bergen.
zu schnüren und loszumar- Buggy und brechen Sie zu ei- und gute Radwege, Sie kön-
schieren. Unser Ziel ist der ner Safari auf. Eine einstün- nen sich eine Wegekarte aus Tauchen sie unter!
Berg Srd. Mit angemessenem dige Tour kostet etwa 250 der Tourismuszentrale in sehen Sie die Adria aus einer
Tempo erreichen Sie nach Kuna. Danach wird es Cavtat mitnehmen. neuen Perspektive – unter Was-
etwa 40 Minuten Wegzeit den Zeit für mehr Was- Und wenn Sie in ser. Es ist Zeit abzutauchen. Im
Gipfel des 412 Meter hohen
Srd, von wo aus sich ein atem-
beraubender Ausblick bietet.
sersportarten.
Waren Sie be-
reits Schwim-
tip! Konavle sind,
besuchen Sie
den Strand
Tauchzentrum Blue Planet im
Hotel Dubrovnik Palace kön-
nen Sie Tauchen in der kri-
Decke “ P a s j a c a ”. stallklaren Adria erleben. Das
re i c h l i n S i e s i c h Zwar müs- Team besteht aus lauter Profis
ch S on m it sen Millio- und wenn Sie keinerlei vorher-
e in , Si ne
e werd ncreme nen von Stu- gehende Erfahrung haben, wer-
ganze en
n Tag den fen bewältigt den Sie von ihnen im Schwimm-
Freien im werden um zu becken eingeschult. Direkt vor
s e in! ihm hinabzu- dem Hotel liegt ein Schiffs-
steigen aber er ist wrack, das erkundet werden
ein wahrhaft einzig- will, und in der Umgebung be-
artiger und fantastischer geistern zahlreiche Höhlen
Ort zum Baden. und eine Vielzahl an Meeres-
bewohnern. Blue Planet bietet
Schwingen Sie verschiedene Touren an und
sich in den Sattel die Preise beginnen bei etwa
Im malerischen Konavle fin- 100 Euro für einen halbtägigen
den Sie auch die Kojan Ko- Ausflug.
THURSDAY / AUGUST 23 / 2018. The DubrovnikTIMES 9
DO DAY TRIPPING
Get back to nature on
Whilst the beach- the wide open sea. Swim-
8 es of Dubrovnik are
crowded through the sum-
ming in the clear and warm
seas and sunbathing on the
mer months there is always rocks, the stone slabs, are
room to roll out your tow- pleasures that are not eas-
el on Lokrum. Portoč is ily forgotten. Those who how to
the largest quay on the is- are not lovers of the open get there
land. Over time, it has been sea, especially parents with
adapted and developed and small children, often swim
here today is where the in the Dead Sea, a salt lake, FERRY BOAT
boats of the Lokrum Re- which is connected and re- YOU CAN GET TO LOKRUM BY A
serve bring visitors to the freshed with the living wa- LOVELY 10-MINUTE BOAT RIDE
island from the Old City ter of the sea. Lokrum is not WITH THE “SKALA”, “ZRINSKI”
harbour. Protected from only a swimmers paradise AND "ARGOSY" VESSELS, WHICH
rough seas and with rocks and an island full of inter- DEPART EVERY HALF HOUR FROM
exposed to the sun but also esting cultural and histor- THE OLD CITY PORT. TICKETS CAN
with a cool shade, Portoč ical monuments. In fact BE PURCHASED AT THE PIER, JUST
is an attractive Dubrovnik the entire island is a won- BEFORE BOARDING.
seashore. The southern derful promenade which THE FIRST BOAT DEPARTS FROM
part of the island touches is protected by UNESCO. THE OLD CITY PORT AT 9 A.M.
AND THE LAST ONE RETURNS
FROM LOKRUM AT 7 OR 8
P.M.(DEPENDING ON THE SEASON).
VISITORS ARE FORBIDDEN TO STAY
ON THE ISLAND OVERNIGHT. BOAT
TRANSPORTATION IS AVAILABLE
7 MONTHS OF THE YEAR,FROM
APRIL THROUGH OCTOBER.
Javna ustanova REZERVAT LOKRUM Nature Reserve
www.lokrum.hr
10 The DubrovnikTIMES THURSDAY / AUGUST 23 / 2018.n Lokrum
And for good reason it has
been declared a special re-
serve of forest vegetation. Keep in touch
Visitors are in direct con-
tact with nature, interest- with Lokrum
ing scenery and scents of
the Mediterranean at eve-
ry step. All the paths are
well kept and maintained,
and the trails throughout
the whole island are truly Find more information
unforgettable. Walking the on the website -
path of Paradise is the best www.lokrum.hr/eng
approach to the island’s
highest point, the Fort Roy-
al. From the fort is a beauti- And on social media
ful view of the whole island, Facebook - www.
as well as to Dubrovnik, as facebook.com/
if you can reach out and RezervatLokrum-
touch it. Lokrum Reserve.
OUR TOP TIPS
Botanical garden
– with over 400 varieties of trees and
shrubs the delightful gardens are
Dead Sea
– a small salt lake, which is fed by the sea
through a natural underground tunnel, with
depths of up to 10 metres and shallows for
the kids
tip! R ANSFE
R
Benedictine monastery
– the location of the Game of
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(ZRINSK
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7 day:
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c
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Discover TRAVEL GURU / REISEGURU
ask What museums are there in the Old City?
You could argue that the whole of the Old
BONUS QUESTION
the
City is a museum, but a living museum. My
advice would be to buy a Dubrovnik City What are the main
Card, with this card you will save not only
architectural styles
guide
money but also time. The card, which offers
one – three – or weekly options, will allow
entrance into the vast majority of museums in Dubrovnik?
in the city as well as the Old City walls. For an
additional cost, as they aren’t included in the
Dubrovnik is truly a gold-
card, I would also suggest the Franciscan and
Dominican museums, the cathedral treasury,
the War Photo Limited and the Synagogue.
8 mine for architect lovers; the
stone façades of the historic Old
www.dubrovnik-tourist-guides.com City carry many different styles.
Is there free Wi-Fi in the city? Baroque, renaissance and gothic
NAME: BORN/LIVES: Everywhere! All of the bars and restaurants are the most common styles inside
have free Wi-Fi. All you need to do is to ask
Ivan Vuković Dubrovnik the waiter for password. Or, of course, you
the historic walls. In 1667 the Old
could just be social and talk to your friends.
City had one of its blackest days,
Who, what, when, where and how! We an earthquake that devastated the
8 have the answers to all your questions
about Dubrovnik from one of the leading tour
What cuisines is
Dubrovnik well known for?
entire city. So as the city was re-
built after this black day you will
guides in the city – Ivan Vukovic. You are right by the clean Adriatic Sea so see lots of baroque architecture.
If you have ever had a guided tour of Du- sea food and fish should be high up the list.
brovnik there is a good chance that you have In general the pleasure to be wined and dined
bumped into Ivan Vukovic. For the past dec- in a healthy way, so try some black cuttlefish
ade Ivan has been leading visitors around risotto, oysters and grilled fish. If you want
Dubrovnik, thousands and thousands of some meat in your diet then a beef stew –
guests have been captivated by his local in- called “pasticada” is a must. And for dessert
sight and wealth of knowledge. From Game rozata or bitter orange ice cream or jam.
of Thrones to walking tours and even Star
Wars tours Vukovic is always thinking ahead Welche Museen gibt es in der Altstadt?
of the game. You can find more information Eigentlich könnte man behaupten, dass die ge-
on Ivan Vukovic and his tours at his website samte Altstadt ein Museum ist, ein lebendes
- dubrovnik-tourist-guides.com Museum. Ich empfehle den Kauf der Dubrov-
Send your questions to Ivan and “Ask the nik City Card, denn mit dieser Karte kann man
Guide” at mark.thomas@dubrovnik-times. nicht nur Geld sondern auch Zeit sparen. Die
com or through the social media accounts of Karte gibt es in Varianten zu einem, drei oder
The Dubrovnik Times...if you don’t ask you sieben Tagen und sie gilt als Eintrittskarrte zu
will never know. den meisten Museen der Stadt sowie zu den
Stadtmauern. Zusätzlich würde ich den Be-
such der folgenden Sehenswürdigkeiten emp-
fehlen, die nicht bei der Dubrovnik Card in-
kludiert sind und die daher mit zusätzlichen
Wer, Was, Wann, Wo und Wie? Wir ha- Kosten verbunden sind: Das Franziskaner- und
8 ben die Antworten zu allen Ihren Fragen
zu Dubrovnik von einem der besten Frem-
das Dominikanermuseum, die Schatzkammer
der Kathedrale, die Kriegsfotografie-Ausstel- Was sind die
denführer der Stadt – Ivan Vukovic.
Wenn Sie jemals eine Stadtführung durch
lung „War Photo Limited“ und die Synagoge.
vorherrschenden
Gibt es in der Stadt gratis W-LAN?
Dubrovnik gemacht haben, besteht eine
große Chance, dass Sie Ivan Vukovic begeg- Überall! Alle Bars und Restaurants haben gra- Architekturstile in
tis W-LAN. Sie müssen bloß den Kellner nach
net sind. Im Laufe des letzten Jahrzehnts
hat Ivan Besucher durch Dubrovnik gefüh- dem Passwort fragen. Oder aber Sie könnten
auch ganz einfach gesellig sein und sich mit Ih-
Dubrovnik?
rt und dabei tausende und abertausende von Dubrovnik ist eine wahre
Gästen mit seinen lokalen Einblicken und sei-
nem Wissensschatz begeistert. Egal ob Game
ren Freunden unterhalten.
Für welche Küche ist
8 Goldmine für Architektur-
liebhaber; die Steinfassaden der
of Thrones Touren, Fußtouren oder sogar Dubrovnik bekannt?
Star Wars Touren, Vukovic denkt immer ein historischen Altstadt spiegeln
Sie befinden sich unmittelbar an der sauberen viele verschiedene Stile wider.
paar Schritte voraus. Mehr Informationen Adria, also finden sich auch Fische und Mee-
zu Ivan Vukovic und seinen Touren finden Barock, Renaissance und Gotik
resfrüchte ganz oben auf der Liste. Im All-
Sie auf seiner Webseite - dubrovnik-tourist- gemeinen wird hier genussvoll und gesund
sind die häufigsten Stile inner-
guides.com gegessen und getrunken. Probieren sie ein halb der historischen Mauer. 1667
Schicken Sie Ihre Fragen an Ivan und unsere schwarzes Tintenfisch-Risotto, Austern und erlebte die Altstadt einen ihrer
“Fragen an einen Fremdenführer” Rubrik an gegrillten Fisch. Wenn Ihnen der Sinn nach et- schwärzesten Tage, ein Erdbeben
mark.thomas@dubrovnik-times.com oder was Fleisch steht, probieren Sie unbedingt das verwüstete die gesamte Stadt. Da
stellen Sie diese über die Accounts der Du- Rindsschmorgericht namens “Pašticada”. Und die Stadt nach diesem schwarzen
brovnik Times in den sozialen Netzwerken als Nachspeise Rožata oder Bitterorangen-Eis Tag wieder aufgebaut wurde, kann
… Wer nicht fragt, wird es nie wissen! oder „-Marmelade“. man heutzutage viel Barockarchi-
tektur entdecken
THURSDAY / AUGUST 23 / 2018. The DubrovnikTIMES 13Do FACE TO FACE
INTERVIEW - STEPHAN BEHRIN
Every new
opens a ne
IN YOU
There are polyglots and then there is Stephan
Behringer. His badge on his shirt had the
flags of twelve countries, and yes he speaks
twelve languages, well eleven and a half as he
says. He spent time in Dubrovnik learning
Croatian and we caught up with him during
his time here. Born near Stuttgart, Germany
he started expanding his languages skills
relatively late in life, but when he started
there was no stopping him.
AUTHOR MARK THOMAS
You are a true polyglot, Russian quite well, and also
8 am I correct in saying
that you speak 12 languag-
my best friend is from Serbia.
I also knew that if I decided to
es? learn Serbian it would go a lot
I say as a joke 11 and a half be- slower, I know the Cyrillic al-
cause I have forgotten most phabet but if you are a native
tip!
of my Arabic. Let’s put it like speaker of the Latin alphabet
this, I have native speaker the learning goes much fast-
level in four languages, Ger- er. And then my decision was
man, English, French and where I should learn Croa-
Spanish. Then I am quite flu- tian. I had many offers from
a m ma r
ent in Italian, Russian and Zagreb but I had heard a lot
t i a n g r Portuguese. And then Croa- about Dubrovnik. I was also
Cro a b it more tian, Swedish, Romanian and told that Dubrovnik was ex-
it t le
is a l
Chinese. In fact, I am going to tremely busy in the summer,
m p l i c ated than China in June so I will have so I came in December, which
co r a m ma r
the chance to practise again. gave me time and space to
s s i a n g see the sights and learn more
Ru Why did you decide to learn
Croatian?
about the culture. I was lucky
to find the Europe House Du-
I have been to Croatian four brovnik after speaking to a
times and twice in Dubrovnik. friend and I very much enjoy
I had a desire to learn a Slav- learning here.
ic language, I already speak
14 The DubrovnikTIMES THURSDAY / AUGUST 23 / 2018.NGER
w language
ew door
UR LIFE
Do you think there will be fact, I didn’t really travel Spanish in Cuba, Portuguese Slavic language I would say
any practical business use much as a younger child, my in Brazil and then Russian in that Croatian is in the upper
of you learning Croatian? first flight abroad was when I Russia. I really started when limits of the difficulty range.
Well, yes you never know. I was 17 years-old. I had Eng- I was 25 years-old and I was It is common belief that
have a recruitment business lish and French at school also working full-time so no- learning the first foreign
connecting Spain and Germa- which probably gave me an body really has an excuse not language is the hardest and
ny and I have already been in insight into languages. I also to learn at least one other lan- they get easier the more
contact with the Croatian Un- saw that when I did start guage. The interaction I have you learn. How true is that
employment Office to find out travelling that being able to when I travel is now fantas- statement?
about the possibilities here. speak to the locals was a huge tic. Yes, there is some truth in
In fact, the office told me that advantage. You’re able to dis- that, of course I would take
many of the young, qualified cover more about the histo- From all the languages that English out of the equation as
people were already working ry, culture and traditions. you have learnt where does this is now a world language.
abroad. And as a full member It really justifies all the ef- Croatian rank in terms of When I learn a language I try
of the European Union Croa- fort of learning a language. difficulty to pick up? to always learn in a country
tians already have the possi- I remember the day after I Croatian grammar is a little that speaks the language. In
bility to work freely in Ger- graduated from university I bit more complicated than that way as soon as I leave
many. decided to learn a language. Russian grammar. However, the classroom I can practise.
I asked myself what is the I am a little biased as Croa- In restaurants, cafes, and
Where does you love of lan- most useful language, of tian isn’t my first Slavic lan- shops, I literally force myself
guages come from? course the answer was Man- guage so I would say I found to speak as soon as possible.
It is a good question. It isn’t darin Chinese, so I spent a it a little easier. But for some- Every new language opens a
really from my parents. In year learning. The next was body who has never learnt a new door in your life.
THURSDAY / AUGUST 23 / 2018. The DubrovnikTIMES 15Discover CITY MAP/ STADTPLAN
MAPPED OUT
There is no need to follow Did You K
your nose around Dubrovnik
anymore, follow The
Dubrovnik Times and get to
Dubrovnik The Dubrovnik Synagogue is
Sefardic synagogue still in u
world and the second oldest
your destination
Old City 1 Europe. It is said to have bee
1352, but gained legal status
AUTHOR MARK THOMAS
The Old City of Dubrovnik
8 is a self-contained city, a city
surrounded by ancient stone walls.
PELIN
E
The Stradun, the main street, runs
through the centre of the city like an PELIN
PLOVANI SKALINI
E
arrow. It is one of the busiest streets
and other side streets run parallel
with it. It runs from East to West
and is around 300 metres in length.
There entrances into the Old City,
PETILOVRIJENCI
9
VETRANIĆEVA
NALJEŠKOVIĆEVA
ZAMANJINA
A
CELESTIN MEDOVIĆ
one at the East – Ploce Gate, one
PALMOTIĆEVA
ANTUNINSKA
OD SIGURATE
KUNIĆEVA
at the West – Pile Gate and to the
North – Buza Gate. The busiest is
Pile Gate where all the buses arrive,
PETILOVRIJENCI
NALJEŠKOVIĆEVA
if you are coming by car then the
ZAMANJINA
VETRANIĆEVA
PALMOTIĆEVA
A
KUNIĆEVA
ANTUNINSKA
OD SIGURATE
CELESTIN MEDOVIĆ
Buza Gate is the easiest...but there
are lots of steps. The Stradun is the 2
lowest point in the whole city, eve-
rything leads up from this street. PILE 4 3 STRADUN
IZM
ABGEBILDET
A
MIHA PRACAT
5
ŽIDAREVIĆA
IĆEVA
GETALDIĆEVA
ZLATARIĆEVA
A
GARIŠTE
EVIĆEV
ANOV
KA
In Dubrovnik müssen
VARA
ŠIRO
ĐORĐ
ČUBR
NIKOLE BO
CVIJETE
Sie nicht mehr einfach 6 OD PU
ČA
der Nase nachgehen, 22
folgen Sie der Dubrovnik
OD PUČA
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Times, um an Ihr Ziel zu
ŠIRO
ZA ROKO
gelangen.
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Die Altstadt von Dubrovnik
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ist eine in sich geschloss-
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ene Stadt, die von alten Steinmau-
ern umgeben ist. Der Stradun, die OD R
UPA
Hauptstraße, verläuft wie ein Pfeil 26
durch das Stadtzentrum. Er ist
eine der belebtesten Straßen, mit
JOSIPA JURAJA STROSSMAYE
einigen parallel dazu verlaufenden
Seitenstraßen. Er verläuft von Os-
ĆEVA
ten nach Westen und ist etwa 300
CRIJEVI
OD
KA
Meter lang. Es gibt drei Eingänge
ŠTE
LA
in die Altstadt, einen im Osten – das
Ploče-Tor, einen im Westen – das
Birth of a nation
The Republic of Ragusa was a maritime republic
Pile-Tor und das Buza-Tor im Nor- centred on the city of Dubrovnik that existed from
den. Am meisten los ist beim Pile- 1358 to 1808. It reached its commercial peak in the
Tor, bei dem alle Busse ankommen. 15th and the 16th centuries, before being conquered
Wenn Sie mit dem Auto anreisen, ist by Napoleon’s French Empire and formally annexed
das Buza-Tor die einfachste Wahl…. by the Napoleonic Kingdom of Italy in 1808. It had
jedoch gibt es hier sehr viele Stufen. a population of about 30,000 people, out of whom
Der Stradun ist der tiefstgelegenste 5,000 lived within the city walls. Its motto was
Punkt in der gesamten Stadt, von “Non bene pro toto libertas venditur auro”, which
dieser Straße aus geht es stets nach translated from Latin means “Liberty is not well sold
for all the gold”
oben.
16 The DubrovnikTIMES THURSDAY / AUGUST 23 / 2018.@hello.dubrovnik Hello Dubrovnik
Be sure to
pick up a
Know... Wussten Sie... FREE hand
s the oldest
use today in the
Die Dubrovniker Synagoge ist die
älteste sephardische Synagoge fan at the
t synagogue in
en established in
der Welt, die noch genutzt wird
und die zweitälteste Synagoge nearest
s in the city in 1408. Europas. Es heißt, sie wurde 1352
errichtet, doch ihren offiziellen Info
Status in der Stadt erhielt sie 1408.
Centre!
PLOČE
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Geburt einer Nation
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10 Die Republik Ragusa war eine maritime Republik rund um die
8 Stadt Dubrovnik, die von 1358 bis 1808 bestand. Im 15. und 16.
Jahrhundert erreichte sie die Blütezeit ihrer Handelstätigkeit.
BOŠKOVIĆEVA
ZLATARSKA
1808 wurde sie von Napoleons Französischem Kaiserreich
DROPČEVA
ŽUDIOSKA
KOVAČKA
erobert und formell dem Napoleonischen Königreich Italien
einverleibt. In der Republik lebten etwa 30.000 Menschen, davon
5.000 innerhalb der Stadtmauern. Der Wahlspruch der Republik
13 18 14 Ragusa lautete „Non bene pro toto libertas venditur auro“, was
aus dem Lateinischen übersetzt so viel bedeutet wie „Für alles
Gold dieser Welt werden wir unsere Freiheit nicht verkaufen“.
MEĐU POLAČA
17 16
LUŽA
USKA
15
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OGA
MAROJICE KAB
19
PRE
9 Sigurata Church
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10 St. Nicholas Church
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11 Dominican Monastery
20 12 Revelin Fortress
13 Sponza Palace
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POB
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16 Small Onofrio Fountain
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ERA AN
RAKE
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17 St. Blaise Church
24 18 Orlando Column
1 Minceta Fortress 19 Rectors Palace
2 Franciscan Monastery 20 Cathedral
3 St. Saviour Church 21 Nautical Museum
4 City Walls Entrance 22 Orthodox Church
OD MARGARIT
E 5 Great Onofrio Fountain 23 Mosque
6 St Clair Monastery 24 St. Ignatius Church
7 Bokar Fortress 25 Marin Drzic House
8 Synagogue 26 Ethnographic museum – Rupe
THURSDAY / AUGUST 23 / 2018. The DubrovnikTIMES 17E
OIC
FIVE
WORKING HOURS
CH 08.00-00.00
R'S
ITO
Reasons to Visit
ED
Taverna Nostromo
Located in the charming Hotel Petka in
Gruz, opposite the Port of Dubrovnik, The best beef steak in town
1.
is a real gem, Taverna Nostromo. This You have just got to try the beef steak, without a
Dubrovnik eatery is situated in the ideal doubt the best beef steak in the whole city. Order
medium/rare for the full experience. At priced at
spot for many reasons. You’ve just jumped an incredibly reasonable 99.00 Kunas you really
off a cruise ship or ferry, or in fact just can’t go wrong.
about to board and want to catch a bite to
eat, well its right in front of you. Taverna
Nostromo is one of those places that has Coffee on the go
Its location means that it is a transit restaurant
2.
kept its local feel, people coming from the and has a great local feel. If you’ve just bought
market stop for a coffee and cake whilst your fresh fruit and vegetables at the local market
tourists tuck into lunch. A very vibrant in Gruz it is a handy spot to grab a coffee and
restaurant with brilliant service and a cake.
talented young chef.
Respecting Dubrovnik traditions
And as a nice local touch they have some
3.
traditional Dubrovnik desserts, just ask the
waiter. One particular that is a firm favourite
with the locals is called “Torta od skorupa” and
you’ll love it. When you order your expresso take
LOCATION a sweet dish to go with it.
OBALA STJEPANA RADIĆA 38
20000 DUBROVNIK
TEL: + 385 (20) 410 500
Gazpacho soup to die for
We are a little biased because we are suckers for
4. gazpacho soups but the one served at Taverna
Nostromo is a true beauty. In these warmer
summer months it seems like the perfect start
to a meal…and believe us it is yummy. Based on
tomatoes it is a winner.
Who ordered to big one!
5.
We might have already sung the praises of the
beef steak but there is another “big daddy” on
the menu – the T-Bone steak. You’ll need a big
appetite for this one as it really fills the plate. Also
it is reasonably priced at only 190.00 Kunas.
18 The DubrovnikTIMES THURSDAY / AUGUST 23 / 2018.INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL
DUBROVNIK SYMPHONY
ORCHESTRA BRINGS
MUSIC TO THE CITY
8 In Dubrovnik, the end of
August and almost all of
September are reserved for
FIRST WEEK OF THE
FESTIVAL:
top classical music concerts. 28 AUGUST TUESDAY - DSO,
For the sixth year in a row, CONDUCTOR NICHOLAS MILTON
the Dubrovnik Symphony AND VIOLINIST ALEKSEY
SEMENENKO
Orchestra (DSO) has organ-
(J. SIBELIUS: VIOLIN CONCERTO
ised the Dubrovnik Interna- IN D MINOR / L. VAN BEETHOVEN:
tional Music Festival during SYMPHONY NO. 5 IN C MINOR)
late summer, bringing to- 30 AUGUST THURSDAY - OFF
gether many national and in- PROGRAM – VIOLIN BRILLANTE:
ternationally acclaimed art- BEST YOUNG VIOLINISTS
ists. The music director of 31 AUGUST FRIDAY - DSO,
the festival is Austrian con- CONDUCTOR CHRISTOPH
CAMPESTRINI AND PIANIST
ductor Christoph Campes-
PLAMENA MANGOVA
trini, and this year’s festival (F. CHOPIN: PIANO CONCERTNO NO.
will run from August 28th 2 IN F MINOR / P.I. TCHAIKOVSKY:
to September 21st. Over the SYMPHONY NO. 3 IN D MAJOR) Christoph Campestrini
course of 13 festival concerts,
the orchestra will host many
internationally acclaimed THE CONCERTS TAKE PLACE
conductors, such as Nicho- AT THE UNIQUE AMBIENCE OF
las Milton, Christoph Koenig, RECTOR’S PALACE IN THE OLD
Darrell Ang, TaeJung Lee,
TOWN, STARTING AT 9 PM. ALL
and Tomislav Facini, and of
INFORMATION ABOUT CONCERTS
course, the music director of
the festival, Christoph Camp- AND TICKETS IS AVAILABLE AT THE
estini. Many renowned Croa- PHONE NUMBER +385 (0)20 417 110,
tian and international musi- ON THE DSO WEBSITE WWW.DSO.
cians will perform during the HR AND ON ITS SOCIAL NETWORKS.
festival: Ukrainian violinist RESERVATIONS CAN ALSO BE MADE
Aleksay Semenenko, Bulgar- Nicholas Milton BY EMAIL AT SALES@DSO.HR.
ian pianist Plamena Mango-
va, one of the best and most
sought after Croatian musi- Marija Pavlovic and cellist olinist Đana Kahriman, cel- Lecic, mezzo-soprano Du-
cians abroad – pianist Mar- Monika Leskovar, Russian vi- list Smiljan Mrcela, pianists bravka Šeparovic Mušovic
tina Filjak, clarinet player olinist Dmitry Sinkovsky, vi- Marija Grazio and Aljoša and others.
Aleksey Semenenko Plamena Mangova
THURSDAY / AUGUST 23 / 2018. The DubrovnikTIMES 19TASTED BY THE EDITOR
Every week The Dubrovnik
Taj WORKING HOURS
10:00-00:00
Times goes to new levels for
your pleasure. This time it’s
all about culinary pleasure.
Mahal
We have scoured the menus of
Dubrovnik to bring you our
favourites. And not only did
we just research the menus
we have gone that extra step
and tasted the food in advance
for you...its hard work but
someone has to do it. This
week I visited an old friend in
Hotel Lero – Taj Mahal
AUTHOR MARK THOMAS
outside terrace and a very in-
tip!
teresting and authentic inte-
rior with traditional Bosnian
decorations. And the ser-
vice is fast and profession-
of the
Try one
al, which is handy because
8 Taj Mahal is somewhat and chilly filled rolls seemed
s– the menu might seem unu-
of an institution in Du- a good place to start. And yes, cocktail nd sual to some people. But the
ga
refreshin ry
brovnik. Bosnian cuisine as it was a great choice. And waiters are more than hap-
you have never tasted be- on the hot appetisers why py to “hold your hand” and
fore, in fact the best Bos-
nian cuisine in the whole
not try the rolls filled with
cheese and ground veal…re-
su m m e lead you through the vari-
ous choices. For the main
city. The story of Taj Mahal ally fantastic. The Taj Mahal course try the Lamb Krzam-
started back in 2004 with in Hotel Lero has a spacious ta (roasted lamb chops and
a restaurant in the heart of vegetables) or the Orka with
the historic Old City of Du- veal (veal served with okra,
brovnik, and in 2013 the story tomatoes and garlic) or even
took on a new chapter with the roasted veal shank served
the opening of a second res- with roasted vegetables. To
taurant in the Hotel Lero. In be honest I could recommend
their own words “With it, half of the menu (and I have
we finally got the space and basic info probably tried more than
freedom to present our guests half of the menu). They cook
what Bosnian cuisine is real- and prepare with a real pas-
ly about.” And boy is it great. LOCATION sion for food and that shines
HOTEL LERO, IVA VOJNOVIĆA
The menu is so attractive and 14, DUBROVNIK
through with every dish.
quite frankly yummy that the Drop by to Taj Mahal in Ho-
hardest thing is to know what tel Lero for lunch or dinner
to go for. Peppers with thick CONTACT and feel the real taste of Bos-
cream kaymak and cheese TEL: +385 20 640 123 nian cuisine at its finest.
THURSDAY / AUGUST 23 / 2018. The DubrovnikTIMES 21Eat FEATURE
tip!nge of
Wide ra rom
wines f atia
Cro
around
RESTAURANT MORE
8 In a pleasant atmo-
sphere above the
sea the a la carte Res-
taurant More offers tra-
ditional dishes from the
Dubrovnik region, as
well as many internati-
onal dishes. Located in
basic info
the popular suburb of
Lapad the restaurant is
tip!
easy to reach, either on LOCATION
foot or by public trans- HOTEL MORE, KARDINALA STEPINCA
port. With panoramic 33, DUBROVNIK
e
day Mor
views over the Bay of
Lapad and its turquoise CONTACT e r y S u n
Ev ant offe
rs
blue Adriatic the More TEL: +385 (0)20 494 200
Restaur phone
live saxo ic
Restaurant, which is E-MAIL: SALES@HOTEL-MORE.HR
part of the five-star
Hotel More, is a great m us
spot for lunch or dinner.
With carefully selected
wines from their wine
list, fish dishes, seafood
and meat, you can enjoy
unforgettable moments
at the restaurant terra-
ce with beautiful views
over the sea. Whether
it is lunch or dinner, or
some special occasion
important to you, their
team will do its utmost
to justify your confi-
dence in them. Res-
taurant More comes
highly recommended.
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Choice!
HOTELS
HILTON IMPERIAL SUN GARDENS
Hotel U pool
a re a
t he
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A d
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va la -
F e at u r e o k i n g
v e rlo
iatic sea
DUBROVNIK DUBROVNIK
Address Marijana Blazica 2, Address Na moru 1, 20234,
Dubrovnik Orasac, Dubrovnik
www.dubrovnik.hilton.com https://www.
STARS – FIVE dubrovniksungardens.com
STARS – FIVE
HOTEL LERO
Address Iva Vojnovića 14, GRAND HOTEL PARK
Dubrovnik Address Šetalište Kralja Zonimira
www.hotel-lero.hr 39, Lapad, Dubrovnik
STARS – FOUR www.grandhotel-park.hr
STARS – FOUR
LAFODIA HOTEL &
RESORT HOTEL ADRIA
Address Obala Iva Kuljevana 51, Address Radnička 46, Dubrovnik
Lopud www.hotel-adria-dubrovnik.com
www.lafodiahotel.com
STARS – FOUR
STARS - FOUR
ROYAL PALM VIS
Address Kardinala Stepinca 31, Address Masarykov put 4,
Dubrovnik
HOTEL ADRIATIC Lapad, Dubrovnik
LAPAD Address Masarykov put 9, www.importanneresort.com www.dubrovnikhotels.travel
Address Lapadska obala 37, STAR - FIVE STAR – THREE
Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik
www.dubrovnikhotels.travel
www.hotel-lapad.hr
STARS – FOUR
STAR – TWO SPLENDID SHERATON DUBROVNIK
Address Masarykov put 10, RIVIERA HOTEL
Dubrovnik Šetalište Dr. Franje Tudmana
MORE HOTEL ARISTON 17 Srebreno, Mlini, 20207,
Address Kardinala Stepinca 31 www.dubrovnikhotels.travel
Address Kardinal Stepinca 33, STAR - THREE Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik www.importanneresort.com http://www.
www.hotel-more.hr STAR – FIVE sheratondubrovnikriviera.com/hr
STARS – FIVE ŠIPAN STAR – FIVE
HOTEL DUBROVNIK Address Šipanska luka, Sipan
Island
RIXOS LIBERTAS Address Šetalište Kralja
www.hotel-sipan.hr ASTAREA
DUBROVNIK Tomislava 16, Dubrovnik Šetalište Marka Marojice, 20207,
STAR - THREE
Address Liechtensteinov put 3, www.hoteldubrovnik.hr Mlini
Dubrovnik, STAR – THREE http://www.dubrovnik-riviera-
libertasdubrovnik.rixos.com TIRENA hotels.hr/hotel/hotel-3
STARS – FIVE Adresa Iva Dulčića 36, Babin Kuk, STAR – THREE
HOTEL IVKA Dubrovnik
Address Put Sv. Mihajla 21, www.valamar.com/en/hotels-
UVALA dubrovnik/tirena-hotel MLINI
Dubrovnik Šetalište Marka Marojice, 20207,
Address Masarykov put 6, Lapad, STAR – THREE
www.hotel-ivka.com Mlini
Dubrovnik
STAR – THREE http://www.dubrovnik-riviera-
www.dubrovnikhotels.travel
STARS – FOUR UVALA hotels.hr/hotel/hotel-4
HOTEL NEPTUN Address Masarykov put 6, Lapad, STAR – FOUR
Address Kardinala Stepinca 31, Dubrovnik
VALAMAR DUBROVNIK www.dubrovnikhotels.travel
PRESIDENT Dubrovnik HOTEL CAVTAT
www.importanneresort.com STAR - FOUR
Address Iva Dulčića 142, Dubrovnik Tiha 8, 20210, Cavtat
www.valamar.com STAR - FOUR http://www.hotel-cavtat.hr/
STARS – FIVE VALAMAR ARGOSY STAR– THREE
Address Iva Dulčića 140,
KOMODOR Dubrovnik
VILLA DUBROVNIK Address Masarykov put 5,
www.valamar.com/en/hotels- AMINESS LUME HOTEL
Address Vlaha Bukovca 6, Dubrovnik Brna bb, 20272 Smokvica, Otok
dubrovnik/argosy-hotel
Dubrovnik www.dubrovnikhotels.travel Korčula, Hrvatska
STAR – FOUR
www.villa-dubrovnik.hr STAR – THREE www.aminess.com
STARS – FIVE
VALAMAR LACROMA
ROYAL PRINCESS HOTEL PETKA DUBROVNIK AMINESS GRAND
Address Kardinala Stepinca 31, Address Obala Stjepana Radica Adresa Iva Dulčića 34, Dubrovnik AZUR HOTEL
Dubrovnik 38, Dubrovnik www.valamar.com Adresa: Petra Krešimira IV
www.hotelroyalprincess.com www.hotelpetka.com STAR – FOUR 107, 20250 Orebić, Poluotok
STARS – FIVE STAR - THREE Pelješac, Hrvatska
www.aminess.com
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CITY WALLS HOSTEL
Svetog Šimuna 15, Old City,
Dubrovnik
www.citywallshostel.com
Tel - +385 (0)91 799 2086
AVERAGE PRICE – 203 Kuna MY WAY HOSTEL
DUBROVNIK
HOSTEL CAENAZZO Andrije Hebranga 33 Dubrovnik
Korcula Stari grad 12, Korcula www.mywayhostels.com
AVERAGE PRICE – 120 Kuna AVERAGE PRICE – 150 Kuna
HOSTEL MARKER DUBROVNIK YOUTH
DUBROVNIK OLD TOWN HOSTEL
Svetog Djurdja 6, Dubrovnik Vinka Sagrestana 3, Dubrovnik
AVERAGE PRICE – 100 Kuna www.hfhs.hr
AVERAGE PRICE – 140 Kuna
HOSTEL PETRA MARINA
DRAGAN’S DEN
Ulica 91, Put Svetog Antuna,
Korcula
AVERAGE PRICE – 100 Kuna
HOSTEL ANGELINA
Choice!
Plovani skalini 17/a, Old Town,
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PARADISE APARTMENTS APARTMENTS
Stikovica 63, Stikovica
MARCO POLO
LOCATION – STIKOVICA
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