What to See - Top Sights

LOKRUM

The island of Lokrum is Dubrovnik’s off shore sub-tropical nature reserve. It is only a 15 minute boat ride away from the old town port. A network of footpaths criss-crosses the island and provides access to the sea. There are several rock beaches (including naturist beaches), which provide excellent break from the crowds onshore.

In the middle of the island there is an old botanical garden and ruins of a large Benedictine monastery.

On the summit of the island there is a ruined French fort built in 1806 that provides a great view over the Dubrovnik’s old city and walls.

CITY WALLS (Gradske Zidine)

Opened in summer from 9:00-19:00 and in winter from 10:00-15:00.

The most recognizable symbol of Dubrovnik with five fortresses, St. Lawrence and Revelin together with another three incorporated in the city walls, Minčeta Tower, Fort Bokar and St. John's Fortress give to its visitors a spectacular view of the old city and the island of Lokrum.  Built in the 10th century, 1940 meters long fortification walls are the best city walls in the world.

There are several access points on to the walls, but the main entrance is next to the Pile Gate.

SPONZA PALACE (Palaca Sponza)

Opened from 8:00-15:00.

The State Archives in the Sponza palace contains the documents from 12th century and attracts those who would like to know more about the political and economical relation between Dubrovnik Republic and other European countries in the past.

RECTOR'S PALACE (Knezev dvor)

Knezev dvor 1

Opened  from Monday – Saturday from 9:00-16:00.

The palace, designed by Onofrio de la Cava in 1435, was for centuries administrative and political center of the Ragusa republic. The ground floor used to be a prison, upstairs were the offices and rector’s chambers. In present the palace serves as a venue for summer concerts and recitals.

FRANCISCAN MONASTERY (Franjevacki samostan)

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Opened from 9:00-16:00.

Franciscan monastery with the museum that contains the Old Pharmacy's inventory dates back to 1317 (pottery, lab gear, old medical books, recipes), and it is a curiosity to its visitors. The monastery houses as well a selection of relics, works of old Dubrovnik masters in gold, embroidery.

DOMINICAN MONASTERY (Dominikanski samostan)

Sv. Dominika 4

Opened in summer from 9:00-18:00 and in winter from 9:00-15:00.

The construction of the monastery started in 1315. Now the monastery museum exhibits valuable examples of Dubrovnik painting from the 15th and the 16th centuries as well as sculptures, jewellery and manuscripts (e.g. Bible from the 11the century).

Other interesting sights include:

STRADUM STREET AND BELL TOWER

ST. BLAISE'S CHURCH (One of 48 churches within the city walls)

ONOFRIO'S FOUNTAIN

OLD PORT