Insight Guides: Explore Dubrovnik

by Insight Guides

The Pearl of the Adriatic doesn’t disappoint, Dubrovnik offers everything from perfectly preserved fortifications, lovely squares and churches as well great seafood lunches.

Explore Dubrovnik is part of a brand-new series and is the perfect pocket companion for your a full-color guide containing 12 easy-to-follow routes, taking in all of the classic sights, such as the city walls and harbor, the Dominican Monastery and the Rector’s Palace and, a boat trip away, the stunningly beautiful islands of Mljet and Korcula.

Insight’s trademark cultural coverage perfectly sets the routes in context, with introductions to Dalmatia’s cuisine and shopping possibilities, as well as an overview of the city’s tumultuous history and the lowdown on the entertainment scene.

Hand-picked places to eat and drink are highlighted in each tour and in the directory section, which contains a wealth of useful practical information including a language guide, as well as a range of carefully selected hotels to suit all budgets. All routes are plotted on the useful pull-out map, and the stunning photography captures the stunning Dalmatian landscape.

Genres: Travel

128 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 2015

Reviews

[Jane]

There aren't many guidebooks to Dubrovnik. And I wasn't visiting anywhere else in Croatia so didn't feel like I needed a Croatia guidebook. This book divides Dubrovnik into a set of walks. This is a good format if you follow the walks but if you just happen to be walking past something that looks interesting it makes it tricky to find out more about it. And some things aren't explained in any particular detail. The pull out map was handy. And at least one of the restaurant recommendations was a great tip.

[Paige]

This was ok for a basic guide. I think it provided good information, but I much prefer the style of the Lonely Planet travel guides.