Croatian Heroes: Dubrovnik defenders in 1991
http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9602/1/Croatian-Heroes-Dubrovnik-defenders-in-1991.html
By Prof.Dr. Darko Zubrinic
Published on 08/5/2008
 | Dubrovnik is one of the most beautiful mediaveal cities in the world. Its flag is unique by its inscritpion LIBERTAS, that is, Freedom. We want to remind the reader on the dramatic days in 1991 when the City was mercelesly bombed and shelled during the Serbian agression on Croatia. We also present the Memorial Room of Dubrovnik Defendres. |
Memorial Room dedicated to 1991 Dubrovnik defenders, part 1
The main street in the city of Dubrovnik - the famous Stradun, in 2008.
The same street in 1991 after Serbian and Montenegrin savage bombing and shelling. The City was a part of world's cultural heritage, protected by UNESCO.
The Onofrio Well on the Stradun street today, built in 1444.
The same Onofrio Well in 1991, protected by sacks of sand.
The famous Orlando column on Stradun street in 2008, on the right. On the left is the entrance to the Memorial Room of Dubrovnik Defenders.
The Orlando Column in 1991, one of symbols of Dubrovnik, protected, as well as the Cathedral of St. Vlaho behind it.
Near the Orlando Column there is a recent marble plaque dedicated to apostolic visit to Dubrovnik by Pope John Paul II in 2003 and his blessing of the City.
Destruction of the City of Dubrovnik in 1991.
A huge problem during the 1991 agression on the City was pouring water. The City was cut from water supplies by the Serbian and Montenegrin aggressors. Fortunately, a few centuries old wells in the City were a good substitute. The photo is again from the main Stradun street. They are exhibited in the Memorial Room dedicated to Dubrovnik defeneders.The Onofrio Well on the Stradun street today, built in 1444.
The same Onofrio Well in 1991, protected by sacks of sand.
The famous Orlando column on Stradun street in 2008, on the right. On the left is the entrance to the Memorial Room of Dubrovnik Defenders.
The Orlando Column in 1991, one of symbols of Dubrovnik, protected, as well as the Cathedral of St. Vlaho behind it.
Near the Orlando Column there is a recent marble plaque dedicated to apostolic visit to Dubrovnik by Pope John Paul II in 2003 and his blessing of the City.
Destruction of the City of Dubrovnik in 1991.
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Memorial Room dedicated to 1991 Dubrovnik defenders, part 2
The Memorial Room, Dubrovnik
Serbian and Montenegrin bombing and shelling of Dubrovnik in 1991.
Serbian and Montenegrin bombing and shelling of Dubrovnik in 1991.
This photo shows Serbian and Montenegrin 1991 shelling of the main Dubrovnik street of Stradun. It was taken by Pavo Urban, a professional photographer. A few moments he was shot dead by exploding shrapnels, and this was one of his last photos.
Pavo Urban died with his photo camera in hands, filming savage Serbian and Montenegrin shelling of his beloved City, and his own tragic death. His destiny is very similar to that of Gordan Lederer, a legendary Croatian cameraman.
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This photo shows Serbian and Montenegrin 1991 shelling of the main Dubrovnik street of Stradun. It was taken by Pavo Urban, a professional photographer. A few moments he was shot dead by exploding shrapnels, and this was one of his last photos.
Pavo Urban died with his photo camera in hands, filming savage Serbian and Montenegrin shelling of his beloved City, and his own tragic death. His destiny is very similar to that of Gordan Lederer, a legendary Croatian cameraman.
Please, go to the next page below.
