Top-Rated Tourist Attractions and things to see/do in Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik enchants visitors with it magnificent city walls, fortresses, numerous sacral objects , museums and other sightseeing possibilities.
Because of its monumental walls and well preserved cultural monuments, Dubrovnik has been included in UNESCO's Register of World Architectural Heritage in 1979.
In the region itself there are 168 protected historical sites, traditional settlements, 1436 protected historical buildings, churches, monasteries and other complexes... plus, a whole region of landscapes with historical features.
From Srđ hill, without doubt, you have the most beautiful view of Dubrovnik and its surrounding area.
The aquarium is located on the ground floor of the 700 year old St John's fortress on the southeastern side of the old city port of Dubrovnik and is stocked with various sea life.
Passing through the large »Vrata Ribarnice« built in the 14th century at the end of Stradun, you enter the Old Town city port. The port is surrounded by Porporela breakwater located in front of St. John fortress, and Kaše breakwater that extends perpendicular across the bay of the port.
The walls were built from the 13th to the 18th century, constantly added to and strengthened, without ever having to be used for the purpose for which they were built, thanks to the skilful diplomacy of Dubrovnik.
Discover the history of the Dubrovnik Republic on this magnificent replica of the 16th century traditional carrack.
After entering the Old town trough Pile gate, immediately on your right hand side you will see the polygonal Onofrio Fountain.
Opposite to the Sponza palace (Divona) there is a church dedicated to the patron saint of Dubrovnik, St.Blaise (Sv.Vlaho). It was erected in 1715. in the Venetian baroque style, and it is the work of the well-known Italian architect Gropelli.
The Rector's palace is one of the most impressive buildings in Old Town Dubrovnik and of great historic and artistic value.
The Assumption Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral and the seat of the Diocese of Dubrovnik.
The church was built in the 16th century by Senate's order in gratitude of "mountain Srđ not falling down" during the great earthquake in 1520.
Stradun is the biggest, longest and widest street in Old Town Dubrovnik. This street, 292 meters long, is the commercial, entertainment and spiritual centre of Dubrovnik.
Trough this Gate, the French army led by Napoleon entered Ragusa 1806. Soon after, the Republic was abolished.
St Ignatius’ Church is a part of a stunning complex on the southern edge of the town.
The "Street of the Wells" runs parallel to the Placa (Stradun) with its entire length.
The Serbian Orthodox Church of Saint Annunciation was built in 1877. for only 300 members of the community then living in Dubrovnik
A the end of the Old port, there is a pier with a red beacon at the end. A lovely place to sit and think.
The story tells that the Synagogue in Dubrovnik was established in 1352. but gained legal status in 1408. which still makes it the second oldest synagogue in Europe.