Historic Landmark
Town wall
The city wall is around 1,940 meters long and up to 25 meters high. The walk on the wall offers views over the rooftops of the old town and the sea.
Croatia
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Dubrovnik is a port city in the very south of Croatia, whose Old Town is entirely enclosed by an almost two-kilometer-long city wall.
by Felix Gillen
Dubrovnik is a port city in the very south of Croatia, whose Old Town is entirely enclosed by an almost two-kilometer-long city wall. As the capital of the Republic of Ragusa, it was an independent mercantile republic for centuries and is now the country's most famous travel destination.The Old Town has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1979. In summer, it is very crowded; you'll experience it most peacefully early in the morning and in the evening.
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Stradun
The wide, limestone-paved main street connects the Pile Gate with the old harbor and is the axis of the Old Town.
Museum
Rector's Palace
The Rector's Palace was the official residence of the Rector of the Republic of Ragusa.
Historic Landmark
Minčeta Tower
The round tower was erected in 1463 and 1464 and completed by Juraj Dalmatinac.
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Old Town and City Wall
Vom Stradun zum Rektorenpalast und hinauf auf die rund 1.940 Meter lange Stadtmauer, die die Altstadt von Dubrovnik vollständig umschließt.
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Food and Drink
Dubrovnik's cuisine retains traces of the Republic of Ragusa.
Rozata
Caramel pudding, flavored with the rose liqueur Rozulin, which gives the dessert its name.
Arancini
Candied orange peels, traditionally eaten between St. Nicholas Day and the Feast of Saint Blaise.
Malvasija dubrovačka
White grape variety from Konavle, grown since the Republic era and revived since the 1990s.
Republic and Festivals
From 1358 to 1808, Dubrovnik was independent as the Republic of Ragusa. Above Lovrijenac Fortress stands the motto “Non bene pro toto libertas venditur auro”, freedom is not sold for all gold. On February 3, the city celebrates its patron saint, Saint Blaise. Since 1950, the Dubrovnik Summer Festival takes place in summer with theater and concerts at historical venues. With the “Respect the City” program, the city limits the number of cruise ship guests.
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Getting There & Around
The airport is in Čilipi, southeast of the city; a shuttle bus runs into the city. Around the Old Town, a camera-monitored traffic zone applies since June 2025. During the season, only registered vehicles are permitted, for instance, those with an accommodation garage space or a pre-booked parking spot. Park outside or use the city buses. During the season, catamarans sail to Mljet and Korčula.
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