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The Stradun: STRADUN
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    • ruki
  • By ruki on January 22, 2006
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    • The Stradun - Dubrovnik
    by ruki
    The Old Town's main street is called STRADUN or PLACA. It is a, approximately 300 meter long, pedestrian zone and it runs from the Pile to Plo?e gates, following the line of the channel that once divided the town into two parts.The street came into being in the 12th century, was paved in 1468 and reconstructed after the earthquake of 1667. The limestone pavement, polished by use, shines like glass after rain. The houses on each side, though preserving an ancient ground plan, also date from the 17th century, their elevation and style being uniform. Their shops mostly have the characteristic "na koljeno" combined door and counter. The "na koljeno" type consists of a door and window in a single frame spanned by a semicircular arch. The door was kept closed and goods handed over the sill, which served as a counter.

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    The Stradun: Strolling on the Stradun
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  • By karenincalifornia on January 13, 2005
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    • The Stradun in Dubrovnik - Dubrovnik
    The Stradun in Dubrovnik
    by karenincalifornia
    The Stradun or Placa is the main promenade of Dubrovnik. Locals and tourists alike enjoy strolling along this street. Strolling is a popular pastime in this city. Since automobile traffic is not permitted in the old town, pedestrians don’t compete with automobiles for the streets.

    The shops along the Stradun are mixed. Some are tacky T shirt and coffee mug places, but there are also some very nice shops as well. Something for everyone.

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    The Stradun: The Stradun
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    • JLBG
  • Updated By JLBG on November 14, 2004
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    • The Stradun - Dubrovnik
    by JLBG
    The only wide street in the old town is the Stradun (the placa). It runs from east to west across the core of the old town. A long time ago, it was a shallow strait of water between the continent and the island of Dubrovnik. When, beginning in the 11th century, it was fill to unit both sides that gave this open space, free of any building.

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    The Stradun: Stradun
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  • Updated By acemj on April 10, 2004
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    • The Stradun - Dubrovnik
    by acemj
    The Old Town's main street runs right down its heart from the Pile Gate entrance on the western end to the Ploce Gate access on the east side. Along the way, the beautiful, wide pathway is lined with shops that share a strikingly uniform design as a result of historic preservation efforts. As you walk along the street, you'll notice that the constant foot traffic has buffed the limestone beneath your feet to a smooth finish.

    I was here in February and even at this cooler time of year, cafes were doing a steady business during the daylight hours. In the summer, the foot traffic is significantly heavier and free tables are harder to come by at the many cafes.

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    The Stradun: St. Saviour's Church
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  • Updated By acemj on April 11, 2004
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    • The Stradun - Dubrovnik
    by acemj
    At the western end of Stradun, right across from Onofrio's fountain, is this simple church. It was built by order of the Dubrovnik Senate in 1520 in gratitude that the city survived a major earthquake that year. It is the work of the brothers Andrijic, builders from the nearby island of Korcula. Be sure to check out the intricate carvings above the main door.

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    The Stradun: The Stradun
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  • By sieffron on December 23, 2004
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    • The Stradun - Dubrovnik
    The Stradun
    by sieffron
    The Old Town's main street is called STRADUN or PLACA. It is a, approximately 300 meter long, pedestrian zone and it runs from the Pile to Ploče gates, following the line of the channel that once divided the town into two parts.The street came into being in the 12th century, was paved in 1468 and reconstructed after the earthquake of 1667. The limestone pavement, polished by use, shines like glass after rain. The houses on each side, though preserving an ancient ground plan, also date from the 17th century, their elevation and style being uniform. Their shops mostly have the characteristic "na koljeno" combined door and counter. The "na koljeno" type consists of a door and window in a single frame spanned by a semicircular arch. The door was kept closed and goods handed over the sill, which served as a counter.*

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    http://www.dubrovnik-online.com/english/monuments.php

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    The Stradun: Old Town's Main Street
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  • Updated By Mikebb on May 29, 2006
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    • Stradun, The Main Street of The Old Town - Dubrovnik
    Stradun, The Main Street of
    The Old Town
    by Mikebb
    Just inside the main gate you will pass the fountain and come to the main street which runs from east to west. This is a wide street and the stone road is said to be over 500 years old. It is very shiny and looks beautiful, it is hard to believe its age. This street was always very busy, there are numerous shops of all types ranging from fashion and handicrafts to ice cream and souvenir shops. The buildings are all old but have been well preserved. Very often you will see street entertainers, but the best entertainers are the tourists. Take a half hour out to have a coffee and watch the world go by.

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    The Stradun: The most known street - Stradun
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  • By IngaA on October 19, 2003
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    • Stradun street - Dubrovnik
    Stradun street
    by IngaA
    Like Champs-Elysées in Paris, like Vaci in Budapest, like Hreschatyk in Kyiv, Stradun is the main street of Dubrovnik. Located in the old part of the city, wide, full of beautiful buildings, churches, fontains.
    And of course main shopping area.

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  • Directions: The old part of the city
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    The Stradun: Dubrovnik: Stradun or Placa
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  • Updated By Phalaenopsis03 on November 7, 2003
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    • Stradun or Placa - Dubrovnik
    Stradun or Placa
    by Phalaenopsis03
    After the walk of the walls we returned to the main promenade of the Old Town. This walkway is interchangeably referred to as Stradun or Placa, but if I paid any attention to that audio tour, Placa was what the Italians had originally dubbed it.

    This is the popular thoroughfare for tourist traffic as you'll find the street lined with historical and religious attractions as well as boutiques and souvenir stores.

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    The Stradun: Walking down the Stradun
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  • By Obak81 on August 25, 2005
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    • Stradun from pile gate - Dubrovnik
    Stradun from pile gate
    by Obak81
    When entering the old city via the Pile Gate you will find yourself on the beginning of the wide road that divides the old town in two. The Stradun it self is filled with different tourist shops. Postcards, tourist office, cafés, shops etc.
    On the north side of the road you will find narrow alleys going uphill. Going up these you will come to parrallel streets to the Stradun that are filled with restaurants.
    Going in direction of the sea (not harbour) you will find a parrellel street to the Stradun filled with Jewellery.

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