Dubrovnik is called the pearl of the Adriatic because it is the world's most charming walled city. It is Croatia's most upbeat destination, and you have the charm of overlooking the mighty Adriatic sea. You can smell the history in the air of this city as you pass by the fallen monuments and remains of buildings. There are so many places to visit and learn about its culture and tradition. We have listed the 10 best places to visit in Dubrovnik. Scroll through these places and learn about their history.
If you want to understand the culture of a city, you have to turn pages and look through its history. This museum serves as the best place to do so. It is located on the St. John's Fortress and was built to protect the old city's harbour. The museum possesses a range of things, including models of ships, sailors’ uniforms, maps and navigational instruments. The collection makes it one of the most famous tourist attractions in the city to visit on all Croatia package holidays. Along with all the history it carries, it also houses an underground aquarium that has one of the most unique marine life.
2. The Rector's Palace
Rector's palace is a mix of both European Renaissance and Slavic Baroque styles of architecture. This place which is included in our 10 best places to visit in Dubrovnik, is the most visited in Dubrovnik. The first person to live here was the chief citizen of the palace; he lived on the first floor. This palace is so charming that it was used for Games of Thrones shooting, as the atrium of Spice King of Qarth. It is filled with ornate furniture and armour.
The Old City Walls were also featured in the famous TV series Game of Thrones. The wall was built to protect the city from invaders, and this wall is around six metres high and thick. Perfect for an evening stroll and sightseeing as it offers breathtaking views of the Adriatic and inwards of the city. The main spots near Old City Wall include the two towers, namely Minceta and Bokar, along with two forts Lovrijenac and Revelin.
This beach is the most beautiful in Dubrovnik, and it is also the closest to the Old town. You can also see the breathtaking Old City Walls from this beach. A part of this beach requires a fee to enter while the remaining part, which is open to all, is filled with activities. You can relax here after you have spent your entire day sightseeing. There are various activities where you can enjoy lively beach volleyball, mini football and water polo. But you can always relax and have a drink.
This fountain was built to ensure that the city never faced any water issues. It is an aqueduct system connecting a spring nearby Sumet. Two fountains bear the name of the architect, Onofrio Giordano della Cava. The most beautiful out of the two is the 16-sided fountain, located in Stardun in front of the St. Saviour Church. This fountain is covered by Cupola, which was built by Milan artist Peta Martinov. This fountain continues to provide fresh water to visitors.
6. Stradun
Stradun is a spectacular place in Dubrovnik and is flocked by tourists every day. This place is the most picturesque street of Dubrovnik, and visitors stop here to see the world adrift. This place also boasts about its cafés and restaurants, and it makes for a perfect place to rest after a long tiring day. It has a unique design, the residential housing is above, and business shops are on the same level as the street. While you visit this street, you can take a few steps ahead and explore War Photo Limited. War Photo Limited is a museum where you can see amazing war photos.
Pile Gate, which is one of the most popular places in Dubrovnik, has served as the entrance and is still the most interesting access point to the city. It was formerly surrounded by a moat and drawbridge, which was built in 1537. This gate also has a beautiful garden in the old moat. There are other notable things about the gate, which include a statue of St. Blaise situated in a niche in the arch. This statue was built by Ivan Meštrovic, who is a Croatian artist. Now the gate stands open 24*7, and sometimes local people get dressed in period costumes and pose as guards.
This tower is also known as the bell tower, which is 31 metres long. The Clock Tower was built in the 15th century, and is a breathtaking sight of Dubrovnik Old Town. It is situated right next to the mighty Sponza Palace, which is one of the most instagrammable sites in Dubrovnik. Two strikers are used for the bell, both which are made of bronze. Citizens of this city call them Maro and Baro.
Loggia Square has often long been an attraction for both local people and tourists alike. This place is filled with popular buildings and public monuments. Loggia Square is situated in the northeast section of the old city centre. There are special spots in this square, like Orlando's Column, which was constructed by sculptor Antonio Ragusino. You can also visit the Church of St. Blaise, which is famous for its beautiful facade and amazing collection of arts. If you are fascinated by clocks, you can gladly visit the clock tower that lies close to this place.
10. Lokrum Island
This tiny island is just a 10 minutes ferry ride from Dubrovnik. Lokrum Island is a blend of beautiful colours, and you can find all types of green trees and plants around here like the pine, eucalyptus, palms, cypresses, and this place is also popular for sightseeing. It has a breathtaking shore where you can witness the imposing shores of the city. There are spots where you can bathe and swim also. You can see the ruins of a monastery that was built in the 11th century.
If you ever visit Europe, make sure you visit Eastern Europe, which is immersed in the beauty of the old world. One such city of Eastern Europe is Dubrovnik that flaunts history through its monuments, buildings, houses, streets and food. It also has several beautiful beaches to beat the heat and relax. So what are you waiting for? Grab your backpack, but before going to ensure you have selected a good package! Go explore!!!
