Location: Dubrovnik
Top Things to do in Dubrovnik
10 Points of Interest & Landmarks in Dubrovnik That You Shouldn't Miss
Dubrovnik has recovered from the war damage it suffered during the 1990s, and visitors have returned to this tranquil city. Nestled between the Adriatic and the Dinaric Alps, it’s an accessible and affordable city break for many European travelers. The pedestrian-only Old Town is especially charming.
Restaurants in Dubrovnik
1. Porporela
2. Stradun
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,596 reviews
Reviewed By MrsBaum - Leeds, United Kingdom
It’s so easy to feel like you are walking around King’s Landing, the Main Street is beautiful both during the day and at night, early and late are the best times as it gets very very busy. Explore the side streets too, full of cute shops and cafes
3. Bell Tower
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 317 reviews
Reviewed By KarinAndFilip - Eeklo, Belgium
With a height of 31m this tower is one of the most iconic landmarks in the city. Built in 1444 and situated at the end of Stradun. The tower contains two bronze statues (the green ones or zelenci in Croatian) called Maro and Baro who strike the bell with their hammers (the first two where made of wood). In 1929 the tower was completely rebuilt after serious damage by the great earthquake in 1667 (the bell is still the original one from 1506) .
4. Romana Atelier
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By kristinafabris
For art lovers...original works, filled with life and energy, a Dubrovnik souvenir to treasure and display with pride.....must see
5. Fort Imperial
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By 317callumg - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Take the cable car up, if you don’t want a long uphill walk. The fort itself is impressive, but the real reason to visit is for the Homeland War museum, describing the civil war in former Yugoslavia from the Croatian perspective. The defence of the fort certainly appears to have halted more destruction/capture of Dubrovnik by the JNA and its defence was certainly heroic. The sculpture exhibition and description of internment and torture of Croats, Bosnian Muslims etc by the Serbs is harrowing. There are interesting military artefacts from the war and the description of events is interesting and compelling.
6. Luza Square
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 38 reviews
Reviewed By Hanger24 - Bellflower, United States
through it. Located at the end of the Stradun, under the statue of Orlando in front of Saint Blaise church (front courtyard being renovation), national proclamations and punishments were carried out. Around the squares perimeter are varies historic building, starting with the Sponza Palace in the bottom left corner linked to the bell tower by a gateway to City harbour, next is the city Guard Building with the small Onofrio's fountain next to it, the city hall building stretches all the way past the statue of Martin Držića to the Rector's palace museum. Across the square at a slight angle is the Cathedral and treasury, and walking back to the start at St Blaise and Orlando column, you will pass the entrance to Gundulic square morning market. Since the Middle Ages, during the summer the square has also been the center of the Dubrovnik Summer Festival and Feast of St. Blaise . TIP: To enjoy this lovely square to its full you have to go very EARLY in the morning, or very late in the year, to avoid the crowds. If you found this review informative please check the box below. Thank you, the world is yours to explore.
7. Love Stories Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 146 reviews
Collecting and exhibiting personal love stories and items of great sentimental value from all around the world...
Reviewed By 524lesliev
I enjoyed walking around reading about Dubrovnik and famous couples and musician's famous letters! I had just seen the odd looking owl inside the Pile gate before heading to the Love Stories (Letters) Museum - then I learned its history. Neat! I enjoyed reading about Edward VIII & Wallis Simpson and "Seagulls" - what a PERFECT name - I met a few of those on the Camino.... lol.... Reading about Eric Clapton - the story is famous but I loved reading about it again. I also love this inscription "Discover the secret of love and you will solve the secret death and believe that life is eternal" At the end you can write your own love letter and post it on the wall! I came solo and will be single forever (by choice) but I wrote a love letter for all of my dogs! Dogs have taught me unconditional love - I mean think about this - place your significant (two legged) other and your dog in the trunk of your can and drive down a bumpy dirt road. When you get out and go open the trunk, which one do you think is happy to see you??????? This was a quick fun exhibit! GO DO IT!
8. Pile Gate
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4.0 based on 2,543 reviews
Reviewed By cptsned - Lawrenceville, United States
Pile gate was impressive..theventire old city is so well preserved it is truly amazing..try to avoid peak times and multiple cruise ships in town when you visit..it helps cut down the crowds..enjoyed all of the sights in Old Town Dubrovnik..
9. Brsalje Street
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4.0 based on 217 reviews
Reviewed By finesilver - Denver, United States
If you come in the Pile Gate on one end of the walls, you will find yourself walking on this famous Dubrovnik street known as “Brsalje Street”. Lots of placs to check out, some retail, some bars and restaurants, very cool interesting alleys heading off in both directions. Tons and tons of tourists too, plus a big iconic fountain on one end and on the other, a bell tower. You will be on this street often during any visit inside of the walls. Stop for a moment though and think about how long this street has been around and what periods people have used this street in parts of their daily lives. Worth seeing for sure.
10. Onophrian Fountain
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,139 reviews
Reviewed By LPLoveToTravel - Ocala, United States
A welcome refuge after waling the old city walls. Built in the 15th century, the fountain is a sixteen-sided container with a cupola, and was one of the ending points of the aqueduct system. Each of the sixteen sides has a unique stone-carved masked face with the faucet projecting out of the mouth of the each design. The water is still delicious.
