Sanation of the plane tree (Platanus orientalis) started today at Pile, just few steps away from the entrance of the Old City. It's interesting to know that this impressive tree is a protected individual monument of park architecture.

Oriental plane tree Platanus orientalis is an Asian plane tree that dates from the 18th century. Assembly of Dubrovnik-Neretva County declared this symbol of Pile a protected individual monument of park architecture seven years ago. Consequently, in the vicinity of the plane tree, all works that would endanger the conditions for growth and development of the tree, as well as contamination and the abandonment of the protected area, are forbidden.

Because of this sanation, locals and their guests are asked not to park around the plane tree until tomorrow, November 17th.