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