By air
Dubrovnik (DBV), ~20 km
Europe · Croatia
Dubrovnik, Croatia
A walled old town on the Adriatic
Getting there
Best time to visit
May to June and September to October — warm, fewer crowds
Don't miss
The City Walls
The Stradun
Fort Lovrijenac
The Rector's Palace
Things to do
Walking the city walls
The cable car at sunset
Sea kayaking
Where to eat
Sources: Photo: Zysko serhii · CC BY-SA 4.0
What to pack
Swimwear, comfortable shoes
A quieter corner
Lokrum Island, a short boat ride away
Questions travellers ask
When is Dubrovnik less crowded?
May to June and September to October are warm, with fewer crowds.
What should I do in Dubrovnik?
Walk the City Walls, stroll the Stradun, and see Fort Lovrijenac and the Rector's Palace. Ride the cable car at sunset, and try some sea kayaking.
Is there an easy escape from Dubrovnik's old town?
Lokrum Island is a short boat ride away. Pack swimwear, plus comfortable shoes for the walls.
What food should I try in Dubrovnik?
Black risotto and fresh seafood — this is a walled old town on the Adriatic, after all.
About Dubrovnik
- Coastal
Where it is
Dubrovnik is a walled city on the Adriatic coast of southern Dalmatia, in Croatia, built on a rocky headland beneath Mount Srđ, near the borders with Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro.
History
Probably founded in the 7th century, Dubrovnik grew into the Republic of Ragusa, a maritime city-state that kept its independence through trade and diplomacy from the 14th century until Napoleon's forces abolished it in 1808. A great earthquake in 1667 destroyed much of the city, which was rebuilt around the Stradun. Damaged during the siege of 1991–1992, the old town has since been restored.
People
Dubrovnik's people speak Croatian, and the city's patron saint, St Blaise, is honoured every February with a festival on UNESCO's list of intangible heritage. Seafood, black risotto and rožata, a caramel custard, are local favourites.
Known for
- Walking the medieval city walls
- The Stradun, the old town's marble main street
- The Rector's Palace and Fort Lovrijenac
- The Dubrovnik Summer Festival
- Game of Thrones filming locations
Did you know?
The pharmacy in the Franciscan monastery has been in use since 1317, making it one of the oldest working pharmacies in Europe.
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