Dubrovnik

City ·🇭🇷 Croatia

Population 41,562

Area 140 km²

Time zone Europe/Zagreb, Europe/Sarajevo

Official website dubrovnik.hr

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Dubrovnik Essentials

Dubrovnik’s UNESCO-listed Old Town is defined by its 13th-century stone walls, which stretch nearly two kilometers and offer panoramic views of the Adriatic. Within these fortifications, the limestone-paved Stradun connects the historic Pile Gate to the ornate Onofrio's Fountain and the Gothic-Renaissance Rector's Palace. The city’s architectural heritage includes the Baroque Church of St. Blaise and the 16th-century Sponza Palace, while the nearby Old Port and Banje Beach provide coastal access. For a broader perspective, the Dubrovnik Cable Car ascends Mount Srđ, overlooking the city's signature terracotta rooftops.

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Hidden Gems of Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik’s historical core features architectural landmarks ranging from the 15th-century Large Onofrio's Fountain to the Gothic-Renaissance Rector's Palace, once the seat of the Republic of Ragusa. The Dominican Monastery houses a significant collection of Renaissance artworks, while Gundulić Square hosts a daily morning market centered around a statue of the city's famous poet. The list also includes the historic Ploče Gate entrance, the iconic City-Bell Tower at Luža, and the secluded Benedictine Abbey ruins on Lokrum Island, known for its local monastic legends.

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Best Beaches & Coast

Explore Dubrovnik's diverse coastline, from the UNESCO-listed medieval walls providing panoramic Adriatic views to the chic pebble shores of Banje Beach. This selection includes the unique ria of Rijeka Dubrovačka and the rare sandy expanse of Šunj on Lopud Island. For those seeking varied terrains, the list covers the rocky inlets of Lokrum Island, the deep-water pebble beach of Veliki Žali, and dedicated naturist areas.

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Game of Thrones Filming Locations

Explore the real-life settings of King's Landing and Qarth within the UNESCO-protected fortifications of Dubrovnik. This collection features the 14th-century Walls of Dubrovnik and Fort Bokar, which served as the backdrop for the Battle of the Blackwater. Visit the Rector's Palace, used as the Spice King's mansion in Qarth, and the Minčeta Tower, which doubled as the House of the Undying. The list also includes the Benedictine Abbey on Lokrum Island, where scenes for the city of Qarth were filmed among the botanical gardens.

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Historical Sites of Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik’s UNESCO-listed Old Town is defined by its 13th-century fortifications, including the monumental Walls of Dubrovnik and the circular Minčeta Tower. This collection features the Rector’s Palace, once the administrative heart of the Republic of Ragusa, and the western Pile Gate entrance. Coastal highlights include the medieval Fort Bokar and the historic Old Port. On nearby Lokrum Island, the ruins of a 12th-century Benedictine Abbey stand as a testament to the city’s complex maritime and monastic history.

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Sacred Sites of Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik’s spiritual landscape features architectural milestones spanning the Middle Ages to the Baroque era. The Church of St Blaise honors the city’s patron saint, while the Jesuit Church of St Ignatius stands as a masterpiece of Baroque design. The Dominican Monastery preserves a significant collection of Renaissance art within its late Gothic walls. Beyond Catholic heritage, the Old Synagogue remains the world's oldest functioning Sephardic temple. On nearby Lokrum Island, the ruins of a Benedictine Abbey carry legends of a historic curse and serve as a modern filming location.

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Coastal Views and Nature

Explore the rugged topography of the Dubrovnik region, ranging from the 13th-century stone fortifications of the Old Town to the karst caves of the hinterland. This selection includes the historic Sveti Andrija lighthouse, built in 1873, and the deep Gromačka cave system. High-altitude viewpoints like Veliki Bucelj provide panoramas of the Elaphiti archipelago, while coastal lighthouses on Daksa and Sveti Andrija guide maritime traffic toward the port of Gruž.

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