Medieval walls & Game of Thrones
Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik · The walled pearl of the Adriatic
Ringed by mighty stone walls above a sapphire sea, Dubrovnik's marble-paved old town is one of the Mediterranean's great sights. Baroque churches, a scenic wall walk and Game of Thrones fame draw visitors to King's Landing itself.
Top sightsSights
City Walls walk
A 2km circuit atop the walls with constant sea views.
Stradun
The polished limestone main street of the old town.
Mount Srđ cable car
A ride to a summit fort overlooking the walled city.
Lokrum Island
A short boat ride to a wooded island with a saltwater lake.
Rector’s Palace
A Gothic-Renaissance palace of the old republic.
What to eatFood
Black risotto
Squid-ink risotto rich with cuttlefish.
Oysters from Ston
Prized oysters farmed in the nearby bay.
Rožata
A Dubrovnik custard pudding scented with rose liqueur.
Good to know
- Walk the walls early or late to dodge heat and cruise crowds.
- A Dubrovnik Card bundles the walls, museums and buses.
- Day-trip to Montenegro’s Kotor or the Elaphiti Islands.
Getting there
Dubrovnik Airport is 30 minutes south; buses and ferries link the coast and islands.
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