Stradun Street in Dubrovnik

Stradun or Placa (Stradone or Corso) is the main street of Dubrovnik. The limestone-paved pedestrian street runs 300 metres through the Old Town, the historic part of the city surrounded by the Walls of Dubrovnik. At the eastern end of Stradun street, under the City Bell Tower, on Luza square, stands a stone column, deep carved in the form of an ancient knight. (In reconstruction in 2020). Atop of the column is a small platform suited for public proclamations while the column supports a flag-pole that hoists the flag. The knight carved in the column is Orlando. According legend in the 9th century Orlando and his fleet saved Dubrovnik from a 15 month long Saracen siege. The grateful citizens erected this beautiful column in Orlando's honour.

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