Dubrovnik and Dalmacija travel guide
traveling to Dubrovnik and looking for bars, restaurants, history and best things to do in Dalmatia and Dubrovnik
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authentic, buy intricate h<strong>and</strong>woven<br />
lace made by Pag<br />
isl<strong>and</strong>ers, or pick up a piece<br />
crafted by nuns in Hvar Town<br />
using the leaves of agave plants,<br />
which grow on the isl<strong>and</strong>.<br />
Lavender<br />
This fragrant plant has been<br />
cultivated on Hvar for the past<br />
75 years, <strong>and</strong> the myriad oils <strong>and</strong><br />
balms that are produced provide<br />
an important source of revenue<br />
for the isl<strong>and</strong>ers. In late spring<br />
<strong>and</strong> early summer, the scent of<br />
lavender pervades the isl<strong>and</strong>,<br />
<strong>and</strong> a host of products are sold<br />
at stalls around Hvar Town.<br />
Lavender stall, Hvar<br />
Clothing <strong>and</strong> Accessories<br />
Dalmatians take great pride<br />
in their appearance, <strong>and</strong> boutique<br />
shops in the historic cores of<br />
<strong>Dubrovnik</strong>, Split <strong>and</strong> Zadar, are<br />
great places to purchase stylish<br />
clothes <strong>and</strong> leather goods –<br />
especially shoes <strong>and</strong> h<strong>and</strong>bags.<br />
H<strong>and</strong>icrafts<br />
Croatia has a long tradition<br />
of ceramics <strong>and</strong> wooden h<strong>and</strong>icrafts.<br />
Nautically-themed goods<br />
are common in Split, as well as<br />
replicas of Meštrovi sculptures.<br />
In <strong>Dubrovnik</strong>, you can pick up<br />
dolls, wooden toys <strong>and</strong> ceramic<br />
hearts – the latter harking back<br />
to the times when the families<br />
of seafaring men would donate<br />
gold or silver hearts to churches,<br />
as votive offerings to ensure the<br />
safe return of their loved ones.<br />
Top 10 Tips for<br />
Buying Art <strong>and</strong> Crafts<br />
Artur Galerija,<br />
<strong>Dubrovnik</strong><br />
Come here for images of the<br />
Old City. Luarica 1 • Map J5<br />
Dubrovaka Kua,<br />
<strong>Dubrovnik</strong><br />
A quality gift shop <strong>and</strong> art<br />
gallery (see p63).<br />
Gallery Stradun,<br />
<strong>Dubrovnik</strong><br />
If you’re looking for depictions<br />
of <strong>Dubrovnik</strong> <strong>and</strong> Dalmatia,<br />
this is the place. Discounts for<br />
cash. Placa bb • Map H5<br />
Sebastian, <strong>Dubrovnik</strong><br />
This newly refurbished<br />
gallery with a history dating<br />
back over 30 years sells<br />
quality work by famous artists<br />
from former Yugoslavia. <br />
Svetog Dominika 5 • Map K5<br />
Arsia, Split<br />
Arsia sells decent Meštrovi<br />
replicas, <strong>and</strong> paintings of Split.<br />
Dioklecijanova 3 • Map Q2<br />
Dioklecijanova, Split<br />
This street leading south<br />
from the Golden Gate is home<br />
to a h<strong>and</strong>ful of good craft<br />
studios. Map Q2<br />
Diocletian’s Palace,<br />
Split<br />
The souvenir stalls in the<br />
Main Hall stock a wide<br />
selection of art (see p22).<br />
Gallery Anima, Zadar<br />
Paintings of Dalmatia by<br />
local artist Zoran Debeli.<br />
Plemia Borelli 16 • Map B3<br />
Gallery More, Zadar<br />
Located on the old town’s<br />
main street, with a good range<br />
of typical Croatian gifts.<br />
Široka bb • Map B3<br />
Gallery Pia, Zadar<br />
Ceramics, textiles <strong>and</strong><br />
paintings by locally <strong>and</strong><br />
nationally known artists.<br />
Jadro 9 • Map B3<br />
In Croatian addresses, “bb” is short for bez broj, meaning<br />
“without number”.<br />
<strong>Dubrovnik</strong> & the Dalmatian Coast<br />
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