Stradun of Dubrovnik

(Local Name: Placa) Formerly a swamp, the Stradun of Dubrovnik, is now a place for locals and visitors to gather throughout the day and into the evening. The Stradun of Dubrovnik , with its many cafés and restaurants is a fine spot to rest weary feet after a day of touring the various sites of Dubrovnik.The Stradun of Dubrovnik is 300m / 1984ft long and the white pave stones are limestone, dating back to 1468. The houses that line either side of this street date from after the devastating earthquake of 1667 when most of Dubrovnik was heavily damaged. The homes are of a design that allows for residential living upstairs and business activities on the main level. One particular feature is that the main level door