Dubrovnik is a jewel of a city on the Adriatic Sea. The original city was fully walled, with impressive battlements and ramparts. Access was limited to crossing a drawbridge. Archer slots dot the wall, and it was difficult to approach by land or sea. Dubrovnik was among the first cities back in 1,000 AD to require visitors to quarantine for one month prior to entering the city. In those days the plague, and other highly contagious diseases, could decimate a city. Over a thousand years ago the medical professionals and the city leaders knew how to protect their citizens.
The city once again fell under attack in 1991 during the Croatian War of Independence. Dubrovnik was besieged for seven months when long range artillery shells were fired down into the city by the Yugoslav People’s Army. A cable car to the top of the hill gives the artillerymen view of the city. While highly defensible prior to modern weapons, it was a easy target with modern mortars.
The view of the commanding position of the fort, from our hostel 
Weights used to counter balance the portcullis and draw bridge 
All merchants hand cart in their goods 
Stone Cannon balls 
Defensive arrow slits can be seen from the inside ….. 
And outside of the wall 
