It might be best to describe the beauty of this city with the words of the Irish author George Bernard Shaw who said: “Those who seek paradise on Earth should come to Dubrovnik”. Dubrovnik is a city which has survived despite numerous sieges, a city enlisted in the UNESCO registry of world heritage, a city of cultural riches and history, city that has survives earthquakes, and which offers a unique beauty you will feel long after you have left it. It is situated in the south of Croatia and it makes a unique tourist destination which attracts travellers daily. It also merges history, culture and natural beauty into one, offering at the same time a wide range of attractions to visitors: pleasant Mediterranean climate, hot summer days cooled by the gentle mistral, beautiful beaches, unforgettable nightlife, rich cultural and sports life, historical monuments and all that in the vicinity of some of the most beautiful islands (like Lokrum and the National Park Mljet). What attracts every tourist are the city walls which encircle Dubrovnik and which had guarded the city against the enemies for centuries. The 2 km long walls reach the height of 25 m, and in some places the width of the walls reaches even 6 m. From the walls a magnificent view spreads over the entire city and its harbour, which is filled with luxurious yachts in the summer. The harbour is also a daily remainder that the city was once a centre of shipbuilding and seamanship on the Mediterranean. Tourists can enjoy the city walls tour from where they can see a magnificent view on almost all of the notabilities of the city. Still, the most beautiful view of the city and its streets can be enjoyed from the fortress Minčeta which is situated on the northern side of the city walls. The centre of the city is Stradun (or Placa) – which is the main street in Dubrovnik and it is 300 m long. Older and younger people, Dubrovnik inhabitants as well as tourists, equally enjoy walking along Stradun. When you find yourselves in the city you must not miss the numerous fountains, the Court of the Prince, the Sponza palace (the most attractive building in Dubrovnik which was a customs office, a mint, a bank, and a state treasury), the franciscan and dominican buildings, the apothecary shop from the 14th century which works even today, the town square of Luža, the pillar of Orlando from the 15th century which is one of the most important symbols of freedom in Dubrovnik, the Big and the Little Onofri fountain, the baroque Church of St. Walach (1706.–1714.g.), the Cathedral, Lovrijenac... Dubrovnik citizens especially celebrate the day of St. Walach, the patron-saint of the city. You will also enjoy the rich gastronomical offer – the traditional courses like Dalmatian pudding and “brodet” of eels, but also the tasty wines like Dingač, Postup, Grk, Malvazija and Plavac. The most important cultural event is the Dubrovnik summer festival held for over 50 years now. During those 45 days different concerts are held in town squares, as well as manifestations, theatre plays, and different folk groups demonstrate their dancing skills, along with other events that take place in some of Dubrovnik buildings or in an open space. The opening of the games in itself starts on June 10th and it represents a special event in which hosts as well as tourists are involved.