What to See in Dubrovnik

Overview

UNESCO World Heritage Site

Old Town of Dubrovnik ★★★★
Damaged during the Yugoslav conflict, the historic heart of the city has been restored and offers a remarkable collection of beautiful Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque monuments, churches, monasteries, palaces, and fountains.

Sites, Monuments, and Architectural Ensembles

Onofrio's Fountain ★★
Impressive in design, it was built in 1438 to celebrate the commissioning of the 12 km aqueduct that then supplied the city with water.

Sponza Palace ★
The building is recognisable by its arcades and is one of the few in the city to have withstood the 1667 earthquake. Today, the venue is used for events and exhibitions.

Dubrovnik City Walls ★★★
With numerous gates, additions, and modifications throughout their history, they were considered among the greatest medieval fortification systems. You can walk the full circuit (despite the cost...) and enjoy the views.

Stradun ★★★
Also called Placa, this is the main pedestrian street in the old town. It is lined with beautiful 17th-century houses.

Old Town of Dubrovnik ★★★★
Damaged during the Yugoslav conflict, the historic heart of the city has been restored and offers a remarkable collection of beautiful Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque monuments, churches, monasteries, palaces, and fountains.

Old Port of Dubrovnik ★★
It’s a very pretty site with Fort St. John (14th century) guarding its entrance, its arcades, its jetty, and the walled city in the background.

Religious Buildings

Cathedral of the Assumption ★
Built on the ruins of the former Byzantine cathedral, the current Baroque-style structure dates from 1670.

Franciscan Monastery ★★
This masterpiece of Romanesque art in Dalmatia dates from the 14th century. You can visit its cloister and a small museum, which includes the monastery’s pharmacy—also open to visitors.

Church of Saint Blaise ★★
Set off by the small square on which it stands, this is a very beautiful Baroque-style church dating from 1715.

Dominican Monastery ★★
Built into the city walls, it is a beautiful architectural blend. It also houses a small museum showcasing the monastery's sacred art collections.

Museums

Rector's Palace ★
This 13th-century palace in the historic center of the city houses the Dubrovnik History Museum. It is a charming blend of Renaissance, Baroque, and Rococo styles.

In the Surrounding Area

Elaphiti Islands ★★
These are small islands (Sipan, Lopud, and Kolocep being the main ones) near Dubrovnik, popular for their landscapes and beaches.

Lokrum ★★
It's a small island in the Bay of Dubrovnik. You can take walks there, see an old fort, as well as a small botanical garden and the ruins of a monastery that were used in several scenes from the *Game of Thrones* series.

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