Slano, Coastal settlement in Dubrovačko Primorje, Croatia.
Slano is a coastal settlement in Dubrovačko Primorje that stretches along a sheltered bay with several pebble beaches. The village sits north of Dubrovnik on the Adriatic coast and contains residential areas, guesthouses, and waterfront spaces.
The Republic of Ragusa acquired Slano in 1399 and made it the administrative center of Primorje with the construction of the Rector's Palace. This acquisition solidified governmental control over the northern coastal region for the centuries that followed.
The House of Honey and Traditional Products displays beekeeping crafts and age-old farming methods that local families have passed down through generations.
Buses numbered 12 and 15 connect Slano with Dubrovnik and stop at coastal villages like Zaton Mali and Trsteno along the way. The journey is usually direct without transfers, making it simple to explore nearby villages.
The medieval cemetery Vlaško greblje near Smokovljani contains stone monuments with carved decorative patterns and historical inscriptions from centuries past. These gravesites reveal stories of people who lived and died in the region long ago.
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