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Mar 22, 2024 · War Corner, Dubrovnik. The city of Dubrovnik was the stage for a prolonged siege during the Croatian War of Independence. In November 1991, The Yugoslav People’s Army launched an attack on Dubrovnik, raining down mortar shells and missiles on its lustrous streets. Dubrovnik was defended by mostly volunteer soldiers who were poorly armed.
May 24, 2024 · The Hotel Belvedere was a 5-star luxury hotel destroyed in 1991 during an attack by Serbian forces on the city of Dubrovnik during the Croatian War of Independence. The hotel was only six years ...
Dec 7, 2023 · 17. War Photo Limited in Dubrovnik. War Photo Limited is a compelling exhibition space in Dubrovnik, Croatia dedicated to showcasing impactful war photojournalism. Founded by acclaimed New Zealand photojournalist Wade Goddard, the museum is spread over two floors and 350 square meters inside Dubrovnik's historic old city.
The bombing of the Old Town of Dubrovnik began on 23 October 1991 but tensions had been rising for weeks, ever since Yugoslav forces implemented a sea blockade and moved into the surrounding region. The "Dubrovnik Riviera", including the entire coast from Srd Hill to Cavtat including the Dubrovnik airport was occupied by the Yugoslav army.
Feb 17, 2014 · 1992 – January – European Community peace negotiators are killed in Croatia after being attacked by a Serbian jet after a cease fire is declared between Croatia and Serbia and Croatian Serbs loyal to Milosevic’s regime in Croatia – Serbs violate the agreement and every subsequent agreement until Operation Storm by continuing ground ...
Mar 31, 2021 · The Dubrovnik in the Homeland War Museum tells the story of the Croatian War of Independence which was fought between 1991-1995. The museum documents the shelling of the city and the effect on its citizens. The museum itself is housed in the historic Fort Napoleon, built in the early 19th century and a vital stronghold during the Homeland War.
Nov 21, 2023 · 12. Reflect on the horror of conflict at War Photo Ltd. Dubrovnik knows how devastating war can be, having been under siege for eight months between 1991 and 1992. Witness the human suffering caused by the break-up of Yugoslavia at War Photo Ltd. On the upper floor, you can see scenes from everyday life during the conflicts that plagued Croatia ...
