Cultural tourism South Dalmatia
Cultural tourism is defined as travel persons outside the residence with a view to the search for new experiences and experiences that meet their cultural needs. Cultural tourism also includes visits to cultural and historical sites in the distant and recent history of the tourist destinations, museums and galleries, churches, musical and theatrical events and performances, music and, more recently and visits to concerts of pop culture. That is considered to be cultural tourism motivated learning about cultural heritage, art and culture of life and work in the nation visited tourist area. Characteristics of demand for this type of culture is characterized by the fact that it is a broad spectrum of tourists covering different age groups and education, but with an indication that interest in culture increases with age. Cultural tourism is a younger branch of tourism that emerges from the needs of all educated tourists and their needs work on myself, learning and entertainment needs through introducing the history and tradition, and is motivated by the creative cultural activities related to the activities that have been preserved from the past such as learning traditional skills through cultural tourism product with religion, gastronomy and tourism literature or contemporary art production.
Southern Dalmatia is the smallest and the most southern part of Croatia. This region does not have a natural backdrop like the rest of Dalmatia; rather, its backdrop is the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina which also has access to the sea by way of the town of Neum on their 9km long coastline.
Southern Dalmatia includes the area south of the Neretva River, the Peljesac peninsula and Dubrovnik which borders with Montenegro in the inlet of Boka Kotorska.
The main tourist destinations of Southern Dalmatia are Dubrovnik, Cavtat, Klek, and the Peljesac peninsula.
The city of Dubrovnik is the main centre of the Dubrovnik – Neretva County as well as the main tourist centre of Southern Dalmatia and Croatia. Dubrovnik is a city full of historical and cultural heritage and lies under the protection of UNESCO. Its beautiful natural surroundings, preserved cultural and historical architecture, ecological standards and tourist industry have made Dubrovnik one of the most visited cities of the Adriatic Sea. The Old Town of Dubrovnik is surrounded by a monumental wall which is 194...