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Top 7 Best Activities to Do in Dubrovnik
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You've just set foot in the city of Dubrovnik and are looking for monuments, squares, and addresses for your visits? No worries, Ryo explains everything in detail. Croatia attracts thousands of visitors from around the world every year, and Dubrovnik is no exception. Bordered by the Adriatic Sea, this little corner of paradise in Dalmatia is full of unusual places, monuments and squares to explore to learn more about its history and cultural heritage. Ready for a little overview dear friends?
What to do in Dubrovnik?
1. Lovrijenac Fortress
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Description: Every city has its own symbol, which generally bears witness to its historical past. If you ever travel west of Dubrovnik, your eyes will inevitably be drawn to the great Lovrijenac Fortress. It might ring a bell? This is not coincidental, as it's this gigantic architecture that served as the set for the famous Game of Thrones series. Located about 40 meters above the azure blue sea, it's a landscape worthy of an adventure movie. The monument was built at the beginning of the 11th century, it served to protect the city from the Venetian threat at the time. This defensive bastion, or if you prefer this watchtower, is just a few meters from Pile Gate, and is open every day from 8am to 6:30pm.
2. The Rector's Palace
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Description: Behind its Gothic art-influenced walls lies "the Dubrovnik Museum of History". You'll find paintings, portraits and sculptures from the 13th century, the period when the palace was built. Even though today it has become an artistic place to visit, in the past it inspired fear and fascination among its inhabitants. This is where all the armory as well as the arsenal for combat was stored, also serving as a prison and audience hall. It's also this immense palace that hosted the legendary rector of Dubrovnik during the period he exercised his function. It's possible to visit the Rector's Palace every day from 9am to 6pm, on Pred Dvorom street.
3. Stradun Street
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Description: Yes, of course, it's always interesting to discover historical monuments and buildings. But from time to time, it's just as good to take a break, and walk through the streets with family, by bike, going shopping, or sipping a drink on a shaded terrace. Stradun Street is a major tourist spot for strolling and treating yourself. All roads in Dubrovnik lead to Stradun! It's the main artery of the city, it's somewhat considered its lung, where you can almost hear the heartbeats of Dubrovnik pumping one by one, to the rhythm of passersby's footsteps. You have plenty of time during the day to explore its every nook and cranny!
4. The Dominican Monastery
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Description: This is one of Dubrovnik's oldest monuments, whose construction lasted nearly two centuries and was completed in the 14th century according to historians. Legend has it that Dominican monks settled in the city at the beginning of the 13th century, and undertook the construction of an imposing monastery. Anyone passing in front of these doors with such particular baroque and gothic style architecture will be conquered. It's an electric place whose mysterious aura is enough to arouse a certain curiosity in us. You'll find part of the city's history there: manuscripts, paintings and ancient religious sculptures. Very close to Pile Gate, it's easy to access every day from 9am to 5pm.
5. Sponza Palace
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Description: Built in 1521, its exterior can remind of the magnificent and majestic palaces of the city of Venice. Its function? Under the Republic of Ragusa, it was seen as "the Mint House, school and customs". Today it's a memorial for all those who lost their lives defending the city during the Croatian War of Independence. This is where you'll find all the historical remains of Dubrovnik. An important place that commands respect. The Palace courtyard sometimes hosts temporary exhibitions, and it's at this place that many weddings are celebrated, but also concerts and other important events. At the end of Stradun Street, you can explore Sponza Palace from 8am to 6pm every day.
6. Visit the City Walls
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Description:It's preferable to start visiting the walls early in the morning, when the sun isn't yet at its zenith. Built in the 10th century, and modified a few centuries later, the walls can easily reach up to 6 meters thick. Imposing, right? You'll benefit from a panoramic view from "Mount Srdj". Perfect if you visit the walls around 5:30pm to admire the sun setting peacefully. You can count at least 2 kilometers of walks, it's accessible to everyone, and it constitutes an excellent family or friends' walk to learn more about the mythical city of Dubrovnik, whose walls served as defense against potential danger, particularly neighboring armies.
7. Lokrum Island
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Description: Nicknamed "the green island of Croatia", this little gem with such rich fauna and flora is a flagship boat destination for all tourists arriving in Dubrovnik. Located about 600 meters from the coast, it's a quite charming place with paradisiacal allure that will easily conquer young and old. Overlooking a perfect sea, you can learn more about the exotic plants that sit proudly on this land. Knowing that Lokrum island is quite close to the coast, the most adventurous and sporty among you will appreciate accessing it by kayak. Quietly rocked and guided by the waves. You can thus discover the caves and different coves of the island!