Best Things to See in Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik Essentials

The Pearl of the Adriatic: UNESCO-listed Old Town, city walls, fortresses and the island of Lokrum.

Walls of Dubrovnik

These UNESCO-listed medieval stone fortifications encircle the historical center, offering sweeping Adriatic views and famous Game of Thrones filming locations.

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Old Town Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik's UNESCO-listed historical center forms the core of the Pearl of the Adriatic, renowned for its preserved architecture and Game of Thrones filming sites.

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Placa - Stradun Street

The limestone-paved main pedestrian thoroughfare of the Old Town runs about 300 meters, lined with shops and historical architecture.

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Lokrum Island

This forested island nature reserve features botanical gardens, the ruins of a 12th-century Benedictine monastery, free-roaming peacocks, and a saltwater lake.

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Minčeta Tower

Standing as the highest point along the defensive city walls, this prominent circular fortress served as a historic symbol of Dubrovnik's freedom.

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Lovrijenac Fort

Perched on a cliff 37 meters above the sea, this historic fortress played a vital defensive role and served as a Game of Thrones filming site.

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Rector's Palace

Once the seat of the government of the Republic of Ragusa, this historic palace now houses a museum and served as a Game of Thrones filming backdrop.

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Sponza Palace

A 16th-century palace in the Old Town, also known as Divona, that serves as a museum.

Dubrovnik Cathedral

Rebuilt in the early 18th century in the Baroque style, this Roman Catholic cathedral houses sacred relics and paintings by European masters such as Titian.