Bus from DUBROVNIK to VIRPAZAR

Dubrovnik is a Croatian city on the Adriatic Sea, in the region of Dalmatia. It is one of the most prominent tourist destinations in the Mediterranean Sea, a seaport and the center of Dubrovnik-Neretva County.

The prosperity of the city was historically based on maritime trade; as the capital of the maritime Republic of Ragusa, it achieved a high level of development, particularly during the 15th and 16th centuries, as it became notable for its wealth and skilleddiplomacy. The historical Latin and Dalmatian name of Dubrovnik is Ragusa. The current name was officially adopted in 1918 after the fall of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, but was in use from the Middle Ages.The name is from dubrava, which means "oak grove". Dub in the Croatian language means "oak".

The finest Renaissance highlight is the Sponza Palace which dates from the 16th century and is currently used to house the National Archives. Dubrovnik includes a number of famous buildings such as the Onofrio's Fountain, Monastery of St. Clare, St. Saviour Church, Franciscan Church, Monastery of the Friars Minor, Birthplace of Ivo Vojnovic, Palace "Sponza" steeple "Puddle", Bell Tower, Little Onofrio Fountain, Orlando's column, building the main guard, and Church of St. Blaise, built in the 18th century in honour of Dubrovnik's patron saint.

In the historic centers within the city there are many taverns and restaurants with a special offer nearly all kinds of Mediterranean specialties, while in nearby souvenir shops can buy typical souvenirs Dubrovnik - delicacies, filigree jewelry, Bronze Saint Blaise or embroidery.

A feature of Dubrovnik is its walls that run almost 2 km around the city. The walls run from 4 to 6 metres thick on the landward side but are much thinner on the seaward side. The system of turrets and towers were intended to protect the vulnerable city. The walls of Dubrovnik have also been a popular filming site for the fictional city of King's Landing in the HBO television series "Game of Thrones".

Dubrovnik has an international airport of its own. It is located approximately 22 km southeast of Dubrovnik city centre, near Ćilipi. Buses connect the airport with the Dubrovnik old main bus station in Gruž. In addition, a network of modern, local buses connects all Dubrovnik neighbourhoods running frequently from dawn to midnight.

With a favorable climate, historical heritage and prestigious cultural events, Dubrovnik is the perfect holiday destination, where every generation can find their ideal place.

Virpazar is a small settlement on Lake Skadar in the Bar municipality, Montenegro. It's located in the Crmnica region, only 15 kilometers from the Adriatic Sea.

The first mention of Virpazar dates back to 13th century. In those times, a settlement was established near a river whirlpool, where people used to come on small river boats to visit the local market. From 1888, it was connected with Bar via an unsurfaced road, and from 1908 with narrow gauge railway line. When a dock was constructed in 1905, Virpazar became the most important port on Lake Skadar.

Virpazar, during the summer tourist season, is visited by many tourists who are mostly lovers of nature, national parks and protected areas. In the urban part of Virpazar there are several restaurants with traditional cuisine where you can try a wide variety of specialties of fish from Lake Skadar and taste the famous wines of Montenegro.

During the summer season there are many cultural and entertainment events organized, such as "Days of Skadar Lake", literary evenings, artists colony, performances at the festival "Bar Chronicle" while in the winter you can enjoy the festival "Days of wine and bleak ".

You can also get to Virpazar by bus from Podgorica or Sutomore. Longer-distance buses for example, from Ulcinj, Bar towards Podgorica also stops there but it is important that you tell the bus driver that you want to stop in Virpazar or they will probably drive past it because it is so small. The bus stop is situated along the roadside on the main road. 

Restaurants  

Restaurant „Pelikan“, „Demidžana“, Restaurant boat „Silistria“, „Antika“, „Besac“, „De'Andros“, „Crmnica“  

Taverns

Tavern „Starčevo“,  „Virpazar“, „Stari konak“

Most important manifestations

Wine and bleak festival, Grape festival, City of Bar Chronicle 

Accomodation

Popular hotels and motels

Hotel „Pelikan“, „De'Andros“, Eco Resort & Winery „Crmnica“, Orahovo stone vilas,

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Important phone numbers 

Police Station Bar
122
+382 30 312 126
Fire Department
123
Maritime Safety Service
129
Bar Emergency Medical Service
124
Roadside Assistance
19730
Bar General Hospital
+382 30 34 23 33
jzu-ob-bar@t-com.me
www.bolnicabar.me
Bar Health Center
+382 30 314 614
+382 30 314 608
www.domzdravljabar.com
Virpazar Outpatient Clinic
+382 20 711 128
Railway Station Bar
+382 30 301-615
www.zcg-prevoz.me
Bus Station Bar
+382 30 346-141
CEDIS
+382 30 316-534