Ston

Because of its geopolitical and strategic position, Ston has had a rich history since ancient times. Ston is located at gate of a peninsula on the coastline, and is surrounded by three seas, protected by four hills, has fertile plains, is rich in fresh water and saltwater, from which salt was extracted. Therefore, Ston has been an important political, and cultural center through the millenniums.

After the Republic of Dubrovnik acquired the more land in 1334, it required the protection of Ston. First, in thirty years, one of the longest defense walls in Europe was erected on one side of the peninsula. Originally, the wall was 1200 m long. Thereafter, a fortress was built, ending with a wall 7000 m long, and having a number of towers and bastions. Earthquakes in later years destroyed parts of the wall, but have since largely been rebuilt.