Lifestyle of Dubrovnik Residents

The city of Dubrovnik and its surroundings are located in an ideal climate, and since the time of ancient civilizations, it has experienced rapid development of agriculture, grape growing, olive growing, wine production and fruit growing. In a colourful landscape of valleys, hills, islands, sea and rivers, the residents have been creating centuries-long tradition and culture in all segments of social life.  

The relaxed, Mediterranean lifestyle is certainly one of the most recognizable symbols of Dubrovnik, as well as everything related to it. In the traditional taverns, as well as on the tables of Dubrovnik homes, you will find a wide variety of traditional Dubrovnik specialties, made using the recipes which have been transferred from generation to generation for centuries. Some of them are: homemade cheese, olive oil, prosciutto, polenta, figs, flat cake, homemade wine, rožata (pudding), fish, seashells...  

A former main city port, today it is full of old boats which still catch fish the old-fashioned way and transport it to Dubrovnik taverns, restaurants and the city market while it is still fresh.  
Some of the best and most recognizable Dubrovnik wines are Dubrovnik Malvazija, Merlotina, and Plavac mali, which have a specific drinkable taste and aroma and represent an authentic connection between traditional grape growing and modern technology.

The city architecture is a separate story. There are not many people who have not heard of the famous Dubrovnik walls and numerous monuments hidden within, left in stone by different cultures, civilizations and migrations of people. In this context, it is especially important to emphasize the periods of Gothic, Renaissance and humanism and their influence on historical, artistic and cultural events in Dubrovnik.   

Since the ancient times until today, the uniqueness of Dubrovnik has been recognized by many visitors, among them numerous world famous celebrities, from historical persons like King Richard the Lionheart and Prince Edward, to famous actors Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, Kevin Spacey and Catherine Zeta Jones, as well as many other athletes, scientists, artists, composers and musicians.