Today’s Pick: An ancient city’s beloved cat community
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Editors’ Picks • June 3, 2026
One of the most enjoyable aspects of traveling is getting to connect with locals — hearing their language spoken, experiencing what they do for fun, sharing a meal. Were you to interact with some of the “oldest citizens” in Dubrovnik, Croatia, however, that might entail listening to them meow, seeing them snooze in the sun, and splitting a serving of fish with them. Clearly, we’re talking about stray cats, a beloved community of which has called the ancient seaport city home since the Middle Ages. Learn why they were likely brought to Dubrovnik and see footage of the felines at the link below.
Rebekah Brandes
Assistant Editor
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