The Pearl of the Adriatic
Dubrovnik is Croatia's most famous city — UNESCO since 1979, with 1940 m of defensive walls around the Old Town.
Key info
- City Walls — €40 ticket, best early morning or 2h before sunset
- Stradun — 300 m paved with bright limestone since 1468
- Game of Thrones — Fort Lovrijenac, Pile Gate, Jesuit Stairs
- Lokrum — island with the original Iron Throne (10 min ferry)
- Top restaurants: Nautika, Proto, Buža (cliff bars), Kopun
- Beaches: Banje, Šulić, Sveti Jakov (sandy), Lapad
Practical
Čilipi airport (DBV) 22 km — shuttle €12, taxi €35–45. From Split: 4h by bus, 6h by ferry. Best time: May–June, September–October.