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The Pearl of the Adriatic, the old city of Dubrovnik.

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Croatia's southernmost city, Dubrovnik, with its red roofs and white walls,

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was hailed as the Pearl of the Adriatic.

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In its heyday, it was a bustling, flourishing city,

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protected by its mighty defensive walls.

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This unique medieval setting has been preserved

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and was inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List in 1979.

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A war to fight for independence from Yugoslavia broke out in 1991

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and many of the historical buildings were destroyed.

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Cultural heritage properties were targeted

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and Dubrovnik was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage in Danger List.

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People began restoring their city as soon as peace returned,

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notably the statue of St. Lawrence,

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the symbol of the city's freedom and self-governance.

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Restoration work involved consulting ancient manuscripts.

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The same construction materials and original design were used.

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Local artisans began by making tools of the period.

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Citizens of the city voluntarily took part in the reconstruction of Dubrovnik

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under the guidance of experts.

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They worked tirelessly to produce roof tiles of the same color and shape as the original

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in their effort to be unsubscribed from the World Heritage in Danger List.

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As a result, the city regained its beauty.

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In 1998, seven years after the war,

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the city of Dubrovnik was at last taken off the World Heritage in Danger List.

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True to its name, the Pearl of the Adriatic,

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the city of Dubrovnik has overcome much strife and many wars.

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It continues to attract people from all over the world.