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Venue About ICCU
The workshop will be held at the International Center of Croatian Universities (ICCU). ICCU was founded by the University of Zagreb as a public academic institution for international scientific programes and postgraduate studies. It is situated in an old villa within the walking distance of the old town of Dubrovnik and is equipped with up to date technical devices. During the time of aggression on Croatia and Dubrovnik, the building was shelled and totally burned down, together with its library and all the facilities. However, the institution continued its work under extremely difficult circumstances. With the great efforts of the University of Zagreb and numerous donators, the building was reconstructed and hosted various conferences, courses, seminars and workshops since 1993. For more information, please visit the ICCU Website.
About Dubrovnik
The city of Dubrovnik is situated in the very south of the Republic of Croatia. A population of 55.638 inhabits the area. Language that it is spoken in Dubrovnik is Croatian, second language taught in schools is English. The geographical position of the area is typical of the classic Mediterranean or 'estasian' climate with mild and damp winters, and hot dry summers at quite low air humidity (approx. 2.600 sunny hours). The annual average of rainfall is 1.250 mm. The average air temperature is 17°C and the summer sea temperature is approximately 21°C. There are many sunny days during the winter months. The average summer temperature of 25°C is refreshed by the gentle Maestral - the messenger of lovely weather. Whereas during the cooler months, the Bura and Jugo winds prevail. There is a wealth of contrast with bays, beaches, steep cliffs and densely wooded islands. There is a rich variety of flora: groves of cypress, pine, olive as well as vineyards and lemon and orange plantations - together with aromatic herbs and flowers, plus such exotic plants as palms, agaves and cactus which create an unique atmosphere. Nature lovers can find here a true Mediterranean landscape. Sailors will find Marinas and blue sea. Dubrovnik is rich in cultural and historical monuments and is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Dubrovnik Summer Festivals are held annually, and the city is also the venue for scientific, scholarly and literary conferences.
For more information about Dubrovnik, please visit the Websites of the Dubrovnik Tourist Board and the Croatian National Tourist Board. Go to top of page |