Dubrovnik
Croatia · Southern Dalmatia · 3 m
Description
Dubrovnik is one of Croatia’s most historic cities and a remarkable destination where history, culture, and Mediterranean charm come together. The city is renowned for its magnificent Old Town, encircled by around 1,940 meters of historic stone walls and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979, as well as its red-tiled roofs, limestone-paved Stradun, and historic churches, palaces, and fortresses. Dubrovnik combines medieval heritage with maritime tradition, Mediterranean architecture, and the spectacular scenery of the Dalmatian coast. Its city walls, Fort Lovrijenac, and Mount Srđ offer sweeping views over the Old Town, the Adriatic Sea, and the surrounding islands. Dubrovnik is one of Croatia’s best-known destinations and has also become a prominent setting in popular culture, notably as a filming location for “Game of Thrones”.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 2 to 4 days (optimal 3 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: May – June or September
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Dubrovnik Old Town and City Walls (UNESCO)
- Stradun
- Fort Lovrijenac
- Game of Thrones filming locations tour
- Rector's Palace
- Dubrovnik Cathedral
- Sponza Palace
- Onofrio's Fountain
- Pile Gate
- Ploče Gate
- Mount Srđ cable car and viewpoint
- Lokrum Island(Day trip)
- Banje Beach
- Dubrovnik War Photo Limited
- Maritime Museum
- Rupe Ethnographic Museum
- Franciscan Monastery and Pharmacy
- Dominican Monastery
- Trsteno Arboretum(Day trip)
- Elaphiti Islands boat tour(Day trip)
- Blue Cave and Koločep boat tour(Day trip)
- Cavtat Old Town(Day trip)
- Pelješac wine region(Day trip)
Getting there
- Airports:
- DBV
- Seaport:
- Reachable by ship or ferry