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.

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.

Old Town Dubrovnik

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

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,…

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.

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.

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.

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…

Church of St Blaise

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

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.

Sponza Palace

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

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.

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.

Banje Beach

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

Dominican Monastery

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

Luža and the City-Bell Tower

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