History of Dubrovnik Croatia
History
During migration of peoples from the seventh century, the inhabitants of Epidaurum (today's Cavtat town) retired on an island near the coast and founded the city Ragusium dalmatic or Dubrovnik. In time, this settlement united Slavic coastal city of Dubrovnik. Was separated from the city of Dubrovnik on the coast nearby high praise by distress. Soon it was acopeită, and now the place is street plate (Stradun).
In the Middle Ages the Republic of Ragusa was the foundation and starting point of the Crusades, including the last crusade (unfinished), a group whose camp was in Timisoara. Backed by its experienced brisk trade and diplomacy, Raguzana Republic experienced a remarkable level of development in the XV and XVI.
Well defended, Dubrovnik remained a Repub free time focused on trade and led the patricians. This was due to its favorable settlement on the shores of the Adriatic and the distance that separates the great European powers. The city was built, early, sewers and hospitals, serving for many European capitals such rights. Dubrovnik has become a major economic power, able to compete even with the Republic of Venice.Dubrovnik territory until 1808
A long time thought that the city is impossible to conquer. Even the Turks, who occupied the fifteenth century Central and Eastern Europe, failed to break through the walls 25 meters high. In an emergency, city residents received help and supplies at sea. The settlement became a Christian enclave in the Balkans by the Turks contropiţi. Two gates, Pile and Ploce, represented only about the land and defending the city from the invading enemies. Venice, Hungary and the Ottoman Empire did not become an obstacle to enrich the city from trade, despite the formal suzerainty that every post he held at a time on it.
Dubrovnik city government was liberal in views and acţinue: abolished slavery in 1418 and became the first state to recognize the independence of the new format the countries, the United States of America. Old flag of the city with the word Libertas (freedom), and the entry into Laurenţia Lovrijenac fortress situated outside the city walls, is the inscription Non bene pro toto Libertas venditur gold, not good to be sold free, for all the gold.
Modern Age
Earthquake in 1667 destroyed large areas of the city. Many famous churches and palaces had rebuilt from scratch. Only during the Napoleonic Wars, Dubrovnik was forced to give up autonomy.
Between 1806 and 1814, it was under French domination. Following the Congress of Vienna, the city became part of the Kingdom of Dalmatia, Austro-Hungarian monarchy led.Contemporary Age
Dubrovnik and Dubrovnik has changed its name in 1918. And today, here reigns the last free city atmosphere.
The entire structure of the old town of Dubrovnik (Stari Grad), high on a rocky peninsula, was included in 1979 a UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage.
Civil War
The civil war destroyed part of town and ended for a while, the waves of tourists. Autumn 1991 marked the beginning of a difficult period in the history of the city. Serbian military forces surrounded Dubrovnik, and the siege lasted 80 days. UNESCO declared the city one of the most important monuments of culture was bombed regularly on their land, water and air. Some of the inhabitants fled to their lives. Many of the monuments were destroyed.
Defending the city was not an easy task. Croatia remembers its shape of a head with a long proboscis, which stretches along the Adriatic coast. Dubrovnik is located at the southern end of the tubes. A few kilometers further on the territory of Bosnia and Herzegovina started. The city has coped surprisingly well Serb bombardments. Almost all medieval buildings like the Palace of Rectors dating from 1463, Baroque churches, the Cathedral and Palace Sponsors escaped virtually untouched. Only the "fifth façade" (as people call the city of Dubrovnik roofs) suffered damage. Rebuilding the city was in a very short time. Residents have seen with joy how Dubrovnik regain former glory and as tourists begin to make their appearance again. Before the outbreak of civil war, two thirds of the local population came from tourism revenue.
Dubrovnik currently belongs Croatia, but continue to cultivate their special character.
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