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Overview

A sense of awe will descend when you see the beauty of Dubrovnik's old town, with its ancient city walls, baroque buildings and the shimmer of the Adriatic.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

City Walls & Forts
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No visit to Dubrovnik is complete without a walk around the spectacular city walls that encircle its historic core. They're among the finest in the world…
Rector’s Palace
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Built in the late 15th century for the elected rector who governed Dubrovnik, this Gothic-Renaissance palace contains the rector’s office and private…
War Photo Limited
Dubrovnik
An immensely powerful experience, this gallery features compelling exhibitions curated by New Zealand photojournalist Wade Goddard, who worked in the…
Srđ
Dubrovnik
From the top of this 412m-high hill, Dubrovnik's old town looks even more surreal than usual – like a scale model of itself or an illustration on a page…
Franciscan Monastery & Museum
Dubrovnik
Within this monastery's solid stone walls are a gorgeous mid-14th-century cloister, a historic pharmacy and a small museum with a collection of relics and…
Lokrum
Dubrovnik
Lush Lokrum is a beautiful, forested island full of holm oaks, black ash, pines and olive trees, only a 10-minute ferry ride from Dubrovnik's Old Harbour…
Sponza Palace
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One of the few buildings in the old town to survive the 1667 earthquake, the Sponza Palace was built from 1516 to 1522 as a customs house, and it has…
Cathedral of the Assumption
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Built on the site of a 7th-century basilica, Dubrovnik's original cathedral was enlarged in the 12th century, supposedly funded by a gift from England’s…

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Planning Tools

Expert guidance to help you plan your trip

Best Things to Do

The old town and city walls are unmissable, but Dubrovnik offers so much besides. From museums to beaches, don't miss these top things to do.

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Best Time to Visit

Whether you're after beach time, festivals or a complete bargain, this is what you need to know about when to visit Dubrovnik.

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Things to Know

Don't take your coffee to go, take the bus downtown, and other tips for first-time travelers to Dubrovnik.

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Transportation

Tucked between Mt Srđ and the sea, Dubrovnik scores highly for its stunning natural setting. Here are the best ways to get around the Pearl of the Adriatic.

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Free Things to Do

Some of the best things to do in Dubrovnik are completely free.

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Best Neighborhoods

From sightseeing in the Old Town to the modern waterfront hotels of Lapad, these are the best neighborhoods in Dubrovnik to stay, play and explore.

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Day Trips

Hang on, you want to leave Dubrovnik? We recommend you try these amazing day trips around the region.

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Money and Costs

Do more. Spend less. How to visit Dubrovnik without going broke.