On your first trip explore the compact and beautifully preserved medieval
fortifications of Dubrovnik's UNESCO-listed Old Town. Take in
the terracotta-roofed townhouses and centuries-old stone monuments from the 17th-century
Rector's Palace to the Baroque Cathedral. Expect chic
minimalist design hotels and rustic eateries serving exquisite Dalmatian seafood
throughout the city.
Background
Built to protect the city against the Turks, you can walk inside Dubrovnik's
medieval walls via two 15th-century arched entrances with drawbridges, Pile
Gate and Ploče Gate. Stroll along Stradun, a wide paved promenade
that forms the main axis through the Old Town, which connects these two
gates. Head west of the Old Town to the Lapad peninsular, a mix of
residential properties and hotels. Take a taxi boat to the tiny island of
Lokrum from the old harbour, or a ferry from Gruž port to the nearby
hilly archipelago of Elafiti Islands, north-west of Dubrovnik.
First-time visit
Begin by walking a circuit of the City Walls, built when Dubrovnik was a
wealthy independent republic (1358-1808). In the Old Town, visit the
Rector's Palace, home to the City Museum displaying
period furniture and costumes. Nearby, the 17th-century Baroque
Cathedral's treasury shows its gold reliquaries. Take a
ten-minute boat trip to the nearby, uninhabited island of Lokrum and cool off
with a swim. Ponder today's world at War Photo Ltd, a modern gallery
dedicated to war photojournalism from current conflicts. After dark, dine on
regional hearty dishes in a traditional Dalmatian konoba, or wine cellar.
Return visit
Learn more about Dubrovnik's connection with the sea at the Maritime
Museum and see some of the animals and plants that inhabit the Adriatic at
the Aquarium both located inside St John's Fortress. Visit
the cloisters of the Old Town's Franciscan Monastery, home to one of
the oldest pharmacies in Europe. Take a daytrip to the car-free Elafiti
Islands by ferry or catamaran, or drive 18 miles up the coast to the Renaissance
Trsteno Arboretum, home to a 15th-century summer residence.
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