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11 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Dubrovnik, Croatia

Updated October 18, 2025
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Dubrovnik, Croatia, was devastated by an earthquake in 1667, as captured in this illustration by Dutch artist Jan Luyken. New research shows that seismic activity is slightly more common in the region than previously thought.

How Algae Revealed Ancient Earthquakes in Croatia

Rocky algal rims offer new evidence of Croatia’s seismic past.
by Vedrana Simičević, Atlas Obscura

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