Adriatic Odyssey
Venice to Dubrovnik in Two Weeks
Slide 1 of 16: There are many treasures to be discovered along the sunny, winding roads from Venice, Italy to the Croatian city of Dubrovnik. Photographer Marie Hennechart captured the good life along the Dalmatian Coast for our Perfect Trip story in the Summer 2007 is
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Slide 2 of 16: Venice is the natural starting point for an adventure along the Adriatic coast. Here, gondoliers navigate through a canal
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Slide 3 of 16: The quaint town of Piran in southern Slovenia makes a wonderful lunch stop before heading across the border into Croatia. Digestifs made from local herbs (left) and fruits (right) are served at Gostilnica Piran
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Slide 4 of 16: Looking across the harbor towards the old town section of Rovinj, one of Croatia's most-celebrated cities
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Slide 5 of 16: A small public shrine in Rovinj
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Slide 6 of 16: Exterior of the Angelo D'Oro hotel and restaurant in Rovinj
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Slide 7 of 16: The circular church of St. Donatus in Zadar is the largest church on the Dalmatian coast
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Slide 8 of 16: Palm trees and blue skies in the city of Split, Croatia
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Slide 9 of 16: Taking a break amongst the ruins at Diocletian's Palace, in the heart of Split's Old Town. Once a Roman emperor's estate, this 1,700-year-old structure today houses shops, cafes, and residences
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Slide 10 of 16: The idyllic harbor in the Croatian town of Hvar
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Slide 11 of 16: Fresh fish displayed at Macondo restaurant in Hvar
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Slide 12 of 16: The inviting turquoise sea at Banje Beach in Dubrovnik, Croatia
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Slide 13 of 16: Hilton's Grand Hotel Imperial sits just outside Dubrovnik's Old Town
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Slide 14 of 16: Simple and superb: grilled vegetables at Dubrovnik's Taj Mahal restaurant
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Slide 15 of 16: The Stradun, Dubrovnik's main street, is known for shops, cafes and people-watching
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Slide 16 of 16: Loving Dubrovnik: Heart-shaped souvenirs for sale
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