Dubrovnik used to be part of the Republic of Ragusa, which existed between the 14$^{th}$ and 19$^{th}$ centuries. The city shares much in common with Venice, both enjoying a warm Mediterranean climate, and both serving as hubs for maritime trade. Yet the two were bitter rivals, and fought to monopolise sea trade. In 1806 the city was taken by the Napoleonic Kingdom of Italy, but the occupation lasted only 8 years. Then they became part of Austria-Hungary, followed by Yugoslavia, before finally joining Croatia in 1991 after the shattering of Yugoslavia (much to the dismay of Serbia and Montenegro). The tumultuous history has worn off on the little city, with elements of all occupying cultures lingering today.
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