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Mount Srd of Dubrovnik

Alex Posted onMarch 6, 2016January 21, 2018 Croatia, Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik Travel Blog, Eastern Europe, Europe, Fort Imperial, Homeland War Museum, Mount Srd of Dubrovnik, Solo Travel Leave a Comment

I have planned to visit Mount Srd of Dubrovnik to take in the best view of the walled city and its surrounding coastline. But the windy weather of the past few days made me worried whether Dubrovnik cable car will be closed during my visit. And a check with the receptionist of Hotel Dubrovnik Palace confirmed my doubt.

The kind gentleman probably sensed my disappointment and suggested alternative ways up to Mount Srd. Either taking a 2-hour hike uphill or simply hiring a taxi to bring me there. I decided to opt for the easy way this time because of my hurting knees after my hike in Kotor.

We were travelling along a single lane road up to Mount Srd and I was busy checking out the surroundings. My friendly driver Bernin then decided to stop somewhere to show me some of the best views of Dubrovnik.

View of Dubrovnik and Lokrum from Mount Srd

The walled city already looks stunning on the ground level and the view from Mount Srd just upped its appeal by notches!! It’s one of the most noteworthy moments of my trip!

Stunning view of Dubrovnik from Mount Srd

View of Dubrovnik from Mount Srd

I was trying to steady myself near the cliff when Bernin took this – can’t thank him enough LOL.

WanderLex at Mount Srd of Dubrovnik

Fort Imperial on Mount Srd

As a result of this commanding view made Mount Srd a prime target during the siege of Dubrovnik. Yugoslav People’s Army comprising of Serbian-Montenegrin troops were determined to overrun the fort while shelling the walled city. The aggressors tried to occupy Fort Imperial but the Croatian forces entrenched themselves inside and withstood the attack.

“The bastards came from that direction,” Bernin said while pointing to the faraway mountains.

Around Mt Srd in Dubrovnik

Mt Srd in Dubrovnik

The old Napoleon’s era Fort Imperial built in the early 1800’s is now Homeland War Museum.

Road leading to Fort Imperial at Mount Srd

The Fort Imperial at Mount Srd

Direction to Fort Imperial at Mount Srd

The extensive damage of Fort Imperial is clearly shown.

Damage to Fort Imperial at Mount Srd

The museum exhibits documents, maps, photographs, videos and more to give visitors a detailed insight into the aggression on Dubrovnik. It also shows the timeline of the liberation actions taken by the Croatian Army to regain their territories.

Homeland War Museum

Inside Homeland War Museum

Exhibits inside Homeland War Museum

Exhibits inside Homeland War Museum

Exhibits inside Homeland War Museum

Exhibits inside Homeland War Museum

Exhibits inside Homeland War Museum

The artillery attack damaged many parts of Dubrovnik along with civilian casualties…

Photo inside Homeland War Museum

Photo inside Homeland War Museum

On top of Fort Imperial stand a communications tower and many more sighting of damages.

Roof of Imperial Fort

The view from Fort Imperial

Just next to old fort is Dubrovnik cable car station and the White Cross.

Dubrovnik cable car station

White Cross at Mount Srd

After thanking and paying Bernin, I went over to Banje Beach to have a look before making my way back to Hotel Dubrovnik Palace for checking out.

Banje Beach of Dubrovnik

Banje Beach of Dubrovnik1

I suppose not all the Croatians are keen to join the European Union…

EU graffiti at Dubrovnik

I am so going to miss this brilliant view of Adriatic Sea.

Hvala Dubrovnik, I will be back.

The baclony view of Hotel Dubrovnik Palace

The baclony view of Hotel Dubrovnik Palace

The baclony view of Hotel Dubrovnik Palace

What are your thoughts about Mount Srd of Dubrovnik? Leave a comment and share it with me.

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