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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.

Dubrovnik Essentials — Kaart

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Walls of Dubrovnik

Historic medieval defensive walls surrounding the old city, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site and known for coastal views and Game of Thrones filming locations.

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Old Town Dubrovnik

The heart of the “Pearl of the Adriatic” and one of the most beautiful and interesting parts of Dubrovnik.

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Placa - Stradun Street

Stradun or Placa is the main street of Dubrovnik, Croatia. The limestone-paved pedestrian street runs some 300 metres through the Old Town,…

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Dubrovnik Cable Car

Ascend to the top of the Old City and enjoy the majestic view of the islands and mountains or visit the Homeland War Museum.

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Pile Gate

The main western entrance to the Old Town, this 16th-century Renaissance gate features a stone bridge and a statue of St. Blaise. It historically functioned as a defensive drawbridge over a moat that has since been converted into a garden.

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The Large Onofrios Fountain

Drawing water from a distant well, this is an architectural gem that is not to be missed. Called after its architect, Onofrial della Cava.

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Rector's Palace

The Rector's Palace is a palace in the city of Dubrovnik that used to serve as the seat of the Rector of the Republic of Ragusa between the…

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Church of St Blaise

The Church of St. Blaise is a Baroque church in Dubrovnik and one of the city's major sights.

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Church of St Ignatius

The Collegium Ragusinum, sometimes also Rhagusinum, was the Jesuit college in the Republic of Ragusa, now the city of Dubrovnik in Croatia.

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Sponza Palace

The Sponza Palace, also called Divona, is a 16th-century palace in Dubrovnik, Croatia.

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Minčeta Tower

The highest point in the city walls and the symbol of Dubrovnik's freedom. Was meant to be square, but was changed to round shape.

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Old Port Dubrovnik

What once used to be a glorious harbor and a guarantee of Dubrovnik's prosperity is now a local port with small boats.

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Banje Beach

Probably the most chic beach in Dubrovnik, with many celebrities visiting and the closest beach to the Old Town.

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Dominican Monastery

An architectural gem of the late Middle Ages, holding a unique collection of Renaissance artworks.

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Luža and the City-Bell Tower

The Dubrovnik Bell Tower is a tower in Dubrovnik, Croatia.