Best Tourist Attractions and things to 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. After you’ve explored all that Dubrovnik has to offer, we suggest also checking out some of the Best day trips from Dubrovnik.
Dubrovnik Super Saver:
Cable Car Ride and Old Town Walking Tour plus City Walls
Embark on an unforgettable journey through the stunning city of Dubrovnik, renowned for its breathtaking architecture and rich history. Stroll along the narrow and winding streets of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Dubrovnik Old Town. Be awe-inspired by the mesmerising views from the 16th-century city walls, and take your experience to the next level by taking a cable car ride to Mt. Srd for panoramic views of the city.
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From Mount Srđ you get one of the most beautiful panoramic views of Dubrovnik, Lokrum Island, and the Adriatic coastline. The cable car ride is quick, the viewpoints are spectacular, and you can easily combine it with a visit to Panorama Restaurant and Fort Imperial at the top.
The first cable car line here dates back to 1969, and today’s modern Dubrovnik Cable Car takes you up to the upper station on Srđ for sweeping views over the Old Town and beyond. If you’re planning more than just the cable car, browse our best day trips from Dubrovnik for easy add-ons like nearby islands, panoramas, and short excursions beyond the Old Town.
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Read more: Dubrovnik Cable Car: Tickets, Opening Hours, Prices & Tips
Fort Lovrijenac is the dramatic cliff-top fortress you see in almost every classic view of Dubrovnik, perched 37 meters above the sea on a rocky outcrop just outside the Old Town walls. From its terraces you get some of the best views of the city and the Adriatic, making it an easy must-do alongside the City Walls.
Today the fortress mixes history, culture and pop culture: it once guarded the western approach to the city, now hosts performances during the Dubrovnik Summer Festival and doubled as the Red Keep in Game of Thrones.
Watching Romeo and Juliet at Fort Lovrijenac during the Dubrovnik Summer Festival, I remember climbing up the steep stone steps at sunset, buzzing with excitement. Once the play began, the view over the glowing Old Town and the dark sea behind the stage made it feel like the whole fortress was part of the story, not just a backdrop.
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Read more: Fort Lovrijenac (St Lawrence Fortress), Dubrovnik
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.
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Dubrovnik’s Old City Port is the small harbour tucked inside the Old Town walls at the sea end of Stradun. It’s one of the easiest places to get that classic “Dubrovnik by the sea” view, stroll the Porporela promenade, and catch the ferry to Lokrum Island.
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The Dubrovnik City Walls are the city’s most iconic landmark - a complete medieval fortification circuit that wraps around the Old Town with sweeping views of terracotta rooftops on one side and the Adriatic Sea and Island Lokrum on the other.
Built and continuously reinforced from the 13th to the 18th century, the walls reflect centuries of engineering, strategy, and resilience. The Old City of Dubrovnik (including its fortifications) has been recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979, and walking the ramparts is the clearest way to understand why.
This guide covers everything you need to plan the walk - what to expect on the route, where to enter, how tickets and the Dubrovnik Pass compare, and how to time your visit for the best light and the smallest crowds.
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At the very end of Stradun, on its north-east side, the most splendid profane building, the Sponza palace, was built in the period from 1516. to 1521. as a commercial centre of medieval Dubrovnik with a mint, a Custom-House, a weights and measures office, etc.
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Discover the history of the Dubrovnik Republic on this magnificent replica of the 16th century traditional carrack.
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After entering Dubrvnik Old town trough Pile gate, immediately on your right hand side you will see the polygonal Onofrio Fountain.
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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.
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The Rector's palace is one of the most impressive buildings in Old Town Dubrovnik and of great historic and artistic value.
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Dubrovnik Cathedral (Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary) is a Roman Catholic cathedral and the seat of the Diocese of Dubrovnik.
The present Baroque cathedral was built between 1671 and 1713, replacing a Romanesque basilica destroyed in the 1667 earthquake. Local tradition also links the site to the legend of King Richard the Lionheart, who is said to have supported the rebuilding of a church after surviving a shipwreck near Island Lokrum in 1192.
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Read more: Dubrovnik Cathedral and Treasury (Cathedral of the Assumption)
The Church of Holy Savior in Dubrovnik was built in the 16th century by Senate's order in gratitude of "mountain Srđ not falling down" during the great earthquake in 1520.
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Stradun (also known as Placa) is the main limestone promenade running through Dubrovnik’s Old Town, the city’s most famous meeting place and its lively hub for cafés, shops, celebrations, and everyday life. At roughly 298 metres long, it links the western entrance at Pile Gate with the eastern end of the Old City near Luža Square, making it the easiest and most scenic “spine” for exploring Dubrovnik.
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Pile Gate (Vrata od Pila) is Dubrovnik’s best-known and busiest entrance to the Old Town, opening from the western side of the City Walls straight onto Stradun (Placa), the city’s main street. The name “Pile” is commonly linked to the Greek word for “gate,” which fits its historic role as the primary way in and out for centuries.
This is not a single doorway but a fortified entrance complex: an outer gate and an inner gate, joined by two bridges across the former defensive trench. The approach features a stone bridge supported by arches, associated with the 15th-century defensive upgrades and the work of architect Paskoje Miličević, and it connects to a wooden drawbridge section that was designed to be raised for security. The wooden drawbridge was traditionally raised each evening as part of the city’s defences, helping control access and protect the Old Town overnight.
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Read more: Pile Gate, the main entrance to Old Town (Vrata od Pila)
St Ignatius’ Church is a part of a stunning complex on the southern edge of Dubrovnik.
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The "Street of the Wells" runs parallel to the Placa (Stradun) with its entire length.
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The Serbian Orthodox Church of Saint Annunciation was built in 1877. for only 300 members of the community then living in Dubrovnik.
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A the end of the Old port in Dubrovnik, there is a pier with a red beacon at the end. A lovely place to sit and think.
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The story tells that the Synagogue in Dubrovnik was established in 1352. but gained legal status in 1408. which makes it the oldest Sefardic synagogue in use in the world and the second oldest synagogue in Europe.
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