Viewpoint from the Old Port

The viewpoint over the old port

The Dubrovnik audio-guided tour offers you a privileged viewpoint over the old port, one of the most emblematic spots of the city open onto the Adriatic.

A port laden with history

A symbol of the former Republic of Ragusa, the old port played a decisive role in Mediterranean trade in the Middle Ages. It also knew dark hours: it was bombed during the Croatian war of independence, at the end of the twentieth century, an ordeal of which the city carries the memory. Today restored, the port area has become one of the most popular places to stroll and contemplate the bay. At nightfall, walkers come to admire the illuminated waters, and one gladly sits down in the restaurants of the quay, in a peaceful atmosphere turned towards the sea.

What there is to see

From this viewpoint, the gaze embraces the old port, its boats and the bay open onto the Adriatic, in a superb setting. It is the ideal place to grasp the maritime atmosphere of Dubrovnik, photograph the bay or linger at nightfall. A place of memory and of sweetness of living, it sums up the port soul of the former city.

Practical information

The viewpoint over the old port is in the old town of Dubrovnik, on the east side. It is freely accessible on foot at all hours and on the level; the end of the day offers a particularly beautiful light over the bay.

What role did the old port of Dubrovnik play?

It was decisive in Mediterranean trade in the Middle Ages, as a symbol of the former Republic of Ragusa.

What is the best time to enjoy this viewpoint?

Nightfall, when the bay lights up and the quays come alive in a peaceful atmosphere.