Gunduliceva poljana is one of the stone streets and squares of the city of Dubrovnik, rich with history as all the streets of Dubrovnik are with each having its own story, the streets which one can never fully satiate or explore all their hidden corners, squares and facades. If you have rented an accommodation in Dubrovnik, you will surely find the essence of the charm of the Renaissance city right here. Gunduliceva poljana is one of the more spacious squares in the heart of the stone labyrinth and a place where you can surrender to the rays of May sun or late fall while the city is still keeping its crowded summer outfit and scent of ripe fruit. Gunduliceva poljana is named after one of the greatest Croatian writers. The statue of Ivan Gundulic dominates over the square, as his lyrical works dominated the baroque in the Croatian prose at the beginning of the 17th century. Gunduliceva poljana today is not a place for literary events, and more place for socializing on the terraces of restaurants here and the exchange of words and goods at the most popular Dubrovnik market. Coloured counters match the history of this merchant city and here we can find fruits and vegetables, mostly from domestic breeding, as well as products made of indigenous plants, olive oil, aromatic plants such as lavender and handmade souvenirs. The most precious thing of Gunduliceva Poljana Market cannot be bought, it is made just to experience, and it is the spirit of the local population, which makes this corner of the miraculous Dubrovnik so special. Walk across the market, among the colourful counters, smell the Mediterranean and hear the noise of the sea in the dialect of passers-by. Let yourself go to the magic of the Gunduliceva Poljana Market, buy some souvenirs and collect invaluable memories of the everlasting spirit of Dubrovnik.
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