Top 7 Historical Facts About Dubrovnik

Seven facts that bring Dubrovnik's extraordinary history into focus.

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Dubrovnik became a major Mediterranean sea power from the 13th century

The Treaty of Zadar in 1358 ended Venetian rule over Dubrovnik

The Republic of Ragusa developed into an independent maritime state

Dubrovnik introduced quarantine legislation in 1377

The city was devastated by the great earthquake of 1667

The Republic of Ragusa was abolished by Napoleon in 1808

The Old City became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979

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