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Visitors appreciate rich Ragusa’s security after entering the Pile Gate when they cross over a drawbridge that was raised every night. There are two massive doors through the walls, an exterior door in a Renaissance style and a Gothic interior door topped by the statue of St Blaise, Dubrovnik's patron saint. Straight ahead is the town's main street, Placa or Stradun, Dubrovnik's most illustrious feature, punctuated by the clock tower at the end.  Along this wide gleaming street lined with shops and cafes, all Dubrovnik's processions take place. It's curious to note that it was actually a part of the sea until the 11th century when it was finally paved over. Right in front of the Pile Gate entrance is the circular Onofrio Fountain builtin the 15th century and sporting 16 carved masks. Unlike the rest of Dalmatia, Dubrovnik citizens were not relegated to capturing rainwater; the fountain was connected by aqueduct with a spring 12km from town. Opposite is the Franciscan Monastery with the restored sculpture of the Pietaover the entrance door. Inside are the Pharmacy dating from the 14th century and a gorgeous cloister also from the 14th century. Next to the monastery is the 16th-century St Saviour Church, one of the few Renaissance structures to survive the earthquake of 1667.There are often concerts and exhibitions here.  Orlando Column on the eastern end of Stradun. It was carved in 1417 and has been a popular meeting place for almost six centuries. One of the best ways to get a feeling for Dubrovnik is to take a 2km walk around the city walls. Built in the 13th century and strengthened in the 14th and 15th century the walls are 25m high and up to 3m thick. As you look down at the town, notice the patchwork of colours formed by the red-roofs. The shelling of 1991left gaping holesDubrovnik's distinctive terracotta roofs. Some were repaired with tiles from a factoryin Slovenia, some came from Agen, France but most were produced in northern Croatia.

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