Dubrovnik is the southernmost town in Croatia, counting approximately 5,000 inhabitants. It is the center of Dubrovnik-Neretva County.  Dubrovnik is belted by walls that served as protection for the entire town, and it udes to be separated from the mainland by a ditch. Dubrovnik got its name by the oak woods. «Dub» means «tree», and «dubrava» means «woods». Fishery and trade are well developed in Dubrovnik. In spite of destructions in the past, Dubrovnik is still the most beautiful town in Croatia, especially for tourists. There are four towers in Dubrovnik, and forts with walls: Minceta, Revelin, St John (St Ivan) and Bokar. There are also two round and twelve quadratic towers, five bulwarks and two angular fortifications. Upgraded front walls are protected with one bigger and nine smaller bullwarks. The main entrance into the town used to be the Gate of Pilus. The gate was approachable through the bridge. The fortress Minceta was adjusted for the artillery, and it was completed by the famous architect Juraj Dalmatinac, who crowned it with opulent coronal. Revlin is the fortification built for better protection of Vrata of Ploce (Gate of Ploce), thanks to which the town did not suffer any major damages during the earthquake. The gate of Ploce is the town gate ornated with St Blaise. The tower of St John (St Ivan) is today a museum Lovrijenac. The big Onofri fountain is the water tank. There is also the church of the Ascension of Mary. The picturesque square The Gundulic Lea is encompassed with stone houses. There is also a market there, and the stage for summer spectacles.  The Fransciscan Monastery, the church of St Nicholas and the Dominican Monastery are also cultural and historical sights. The Arsenal is located near the town's harbour, where galleons were guarded and ships were built. The country villa of Petar Sorkocevic is very famous. There is also the St Michael's church, and the church of the Lady of Mercy is the votive church, in which you can also see the paintings representing old ships.