Ljubljana Dubrovnik Presentation
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Ljubljana, Slovenia
Dubrovnik, Croatia (Hrvatska)
Ljubljana “The Loved One”
Basics
Flag of Ljubljana
Capital of SloveniaMajor River: LjubljanicaHistory of Germanic and Slavic CulturesCity Symbol: Ljubljana Dragon
History at a Glance: Ljubljana and Slovenia
Ancient Roman city of Iulia Aemonam (Emona) - destroyed by the Huns and Goths in 5th century A.D.
6th century A.D. Slavic settlers arrived9th century A.D. to 13th century: Ruled by Franks 13th century began rule by Hapsburgs (Austria)15th century Ljubljana was widely recognized as a center for the arts
1918- promoted Pan-Slavicism and freedom from Austrian rule Helped form and joined the Yugoslav Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes
Fell under Italian Fascist rule during WWII
Liberated by Yugoslav Partisans and again former joined the Socialist Federalist Republic of Yugoslavia
Began the dissolution of Yugoslavia by deciding to leave parliament, January 1991
Entered European Union 2004
Things to See: Cathedral of St. Nicholas
Prešeren Squares
Things to See: The Three Bridges (Tromostovje)
Things to See: The Ljubljana Dragon (Zmaj)
Things to See: The City Castle
Things to See: Riverside Cafes
Dubrovnik
The Basics and Some HistorySouthernmost city in Croatia
Also known as Ragusa (Venetian name)
Known as the 5th Maritime Republic
(along Amalfi, Pisa, Genoa and Venice)
In the Croatian region known as Dalmatia –
Yes, the dog came from here!
Managed to remain independent from
Venice and the Ottomans through
agreements –but they built the fortress just in case
Although people were Croatian and Slavic since 6th century, did not formally become part of Croatia until the establishment of Yugoslavia
Starting in the Old City: Entrance & Stradun
Old City : Stari Grad from the Ground
Old City from Above
Outside Old City: Pile, Lapad and the Islands