Ancient City Walls

#1 most popular of 25 things to do in Dubrovnik

"The walk around the city walls takes about an hour and gives some of the best views of the old city and…" »

"One of the best-preserved medieval city fortifications in the world, and a major factor in Dubrovnik’s…" »

Landmarks along Placa

#6 most popular of 25 things to do in Dubrovnik

"The main east-west thoroughfare is Placa, though locals prefer to call it Stradun. This is like one long pedestrian plaza, with lots of cafes and touristy shops. The marble-paved Placa basically splits the old…" »

History’s Gallery

#7 most popular of 25 things to do in Dubrovnik

"One can see most of Dubrovnik’s significant buildings by entering the Old Town through the Pile Gate then walking along Stradun, which terminates in Luža Square, and turning right onto Prid Dvorom in order to see…" »

Dubrovnik (General)

#8 most popular of 25 things to do in Dubrovnik

"At the last quarter of the paved road in Petrovac, the main road that separates sand from hotel property,…" »

"Only 40km from the Montenegrin border lies the 1300-year-old jewel of Dubrovnik, whose appeal rests in…" »

Walled City

#9 most popular of 25 things to do in Dubrovnik

"The city walls are what you'll see most probably as the first thing in Dubrovnik. They circle the whole…" »

"I spend many mornings, before the intensive heat of the day, walking around the old city. You can…" »

Death in Dubrovnik

#10 most popular of 25 things to do in Dubrovnik

"(Continued from Part 1) There were attractive views and vistas everywhere, but I no longer had a…" »

"OK, the title of this section is a bit melodramatic, but it really expresses the despair and…" »

Katedrala (Cathedral)

#13 most popular of 25 things to do in Dubrovnik

"The two main places of worship in the old town are the Katedrala (Cathedral) & Crkva Sv Vlaha (St Blaise’s Church), and both are well worth a look. The Katedrala was the seat of an archbishop who,…" »

Lovrijenac

#17 most popular of 25 things to do in Dubrovnik

"Lovrijenac is the fortress that stands over the old pier outside the old city of Dubrovnik. Long has it watched over and protected the old city. These days, its perch on top of the cliffs overlooking the…" »

Franciscan Monastary

#20 most popular of 25 things to do in Dubrovnik

"This is truly a unique monastery(see photos) for here is the third-oldest functioning pharmacy in Europe, which has operated since 1391. Centuries ago, the church or the monasteries dispensed with drugs so if you…" »

Dominican Monastery

#23 most popular of 25 things to do in Dubrovnik

"Dubrovnik is a not a hectic city, but it has an energy and a buzz that gets under your skin. The Dominican Monastery, tucked away in the southeast corner of the city, however, is an oasis of tranquility--a calm…" »