The Astonishing City of Dubrovnik

One of Suzana Ustabecir's favorite travel
destinations | Suzana Ustabecir is an avid
world traveler in her free time.

A professional educator in Chicago, Suzana Ustabecir has an admirable track record of elevating a public school’s performance under her leadership as principal. In her time away from school, Suzana Ustabecir enjoys traveling. One of the most memorable places she has visited is the Old City of Dubrovnik in Croatia. 

Located on the Dalmatian coast, the walled city of Dubrovnik was a naval powerhouse beginning in the 13th century. At the height of its glory in the 16th century, it had one of the world’s largest merchant naval fleets. The inhabitants of Dubrovnik became very wealthy and led worldly lives. 

They built magnificent buildings, palaces, monasteries, fountains, and splendid Baroque churches protected by strong fortifications. Today, one can wander into the pedestrian-only Old City and see these astonishing structures, experience the marbled streets, and walk along the massive walls that protected the city. 

Museums filled with artifacts reveal the city’s storied past. To top it off, visitors can head for the beaches and take a dip in the inviting waters of the Adriatic.