Ragusa

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• In the early Renaissance era, when it was known as Ragusa, the city-state never fell to Venice, though it adopted many of Venice's mercantile and democratic ideals.

  Academic text (2000)

• Dubrovnik (Ragusa) (12) had the advantage of being almost at the gate of the Adriatic and having a hinterland rich in natural resources, such as Bosnian silver mines.

  Academic text (1993)

• No cloud cover reported over Ragusa.

  Fortress (2012)

• Once again, Ragusa was free of foreign entanglements.

  Academic text (2000)

• These islands had excellent fishing, and Sipan, Lopud, and Kolocep supplied Ragusa with wheat.

  Academic text (1993)

• Venetian efforts to retain control of the Adriatic basin were threatened by several competitors: Ancona, the Kingdom of Naples, Florence, and above all, Ragusa (Dubrovnik).

  Academic text (1993)

• Accordingly, a genuine quarantine was set up in 1377 in the Venetian trading station at Ragusa (present-day Dubrovnik, Croatia).

  Academic text (2013)

• The city of Ragusa, known for its historic architecture, is a popular destination for tourists visiting Croatia.

• The citizens of Ragusa took great pride in their city's rich cultural heritage and stunning coastal views.

• In medieval times, Ragusa was a wealthy trading center that played a crucial role in maritime commerce.

Synonyms

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Dubrovnik

vsRagusa

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City and port in southern Croatia by the Adriatic Sea known for its old town and many tourists

is the former historical name for that same coastal city

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Etymology