Dubrovnik Summer Festival (Dubrovačkii ljetni festival)
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| Country and Region | Croatia — Dubrovačko-Neretvanska |
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| Type of Festival | Dance, Drama, Music |
| Location of Festival | Dubrovnik, Dubrovačko-Neretvanska, Croatia |
| Festival Address Information | Dubrovačkii ljetni festival |
| Festival Description | The festival is a cultural animation of a historical monument (the Old Town of the medieval Croatian town was also declared as part of Unesco's World Heritage). Theatre and classical music, dance and contemporary creations, exhibitions and literary events are presented in an effort to revive the spirit of the Renaissance arts. |
| Festival Dates | July 10 - August 25, 2008 |
| Festival Links | http://www.dubrovnik-festival.hr |
Festival Story:
This festival has become larger and more multi-faceted each year since its beginning in 1950, and its subsequent membership at EFA since 1956. Now, composers, singers, soloists and orchestras from around the world join in theatrical interpretations of classics. The star of each festival is without a doubt the architecture and city of Dubrovnik. Performances take place inside astoundingly beautiful churches, monasteries and palaces and out in the open on stages around the city. With its mixture of styles and influences, Dubrovnik is its own art installation.
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Articles and reviews:
- 8th Festival of Chamber Music Festival Julian Rachlin & Friends, by Nike Labas (Valamar, August 29, 2008)
http://croatia.valamar.com/ - An after-sun experience. Keith Bramich enjoys two concerts at the 2003 Dubrovnik Summer Festival (Music and Vision Daily, July, 2003)
http://www.mvdaily.com/
Practical Info:
How to get there:
- By airplane:
Dubrovnik airport, located in Ćilipi, is 17 km (11 miles) from the town. It has excellent connections with regular commercial flights to all European centers and USA, both direct from Dubrovnik and connection flights via Zagreb.
http://www.croatiaairlines.hr/ - By bus:
You can reach Dubrovnik by excellent motor coaches from Austria, Italy, Germany, Hungary and Slovenija. Most international buses go to either Zagreb or Split. Dubrovnik can be reached using local bus transportation. For intercity buses, the main bus terminal (Put Republike 38, tel: +385/20 357-088) is a 25-minute walk to Pile Gate.
http://www.akz.hr/
http://www.ak-split.hr
http://www.dubrovnikportal.com - By car:
The road network in Croatia consists of sixteen state roads, 30 county roads, and 59 local roads. Entering Croatia Dubrovnik can be reached by Adriatic road or any other mentioned roads. One should keep in mind that parking is limited, especially in the summer.
http://www.hak.hr/ - By ferry:
Ferries operated by Jadrolinija Steamship company link Rijeka, Split, Dubrovnik and many other places in between, and offer an excellent opportunity to enjoy beautiful coastline and thousand islands. Dubrovnik is also linked with various points in Italy with Car Ferry Service.
http://www.jadrolinija.hr/
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