Lonely PlanetAug 28
16 Things to Know Before Visiting Dubrovnik
In the great walled city, don’t confuse laid-back with anything goes – read up on Dubrovnik’s quirks before you visit.
21 things in this story
- Elaphiti islandsSightThe Elaphites have a total land area of around 30 square kilometres and a population of 850 inhabitants.
- City WallsSightunmissable, symbol of the city
- Rector's PalaceAttractionIt was also the seat of the Minor Council and the state administration.
- Red History MuseumMuseumvisit at Gruž port
- LokrumSightIt stretches from northwest to southeast and receives regular ferry service from the Old City port.
- StonSighthas the largest walls in Europe
- Hotel Stari GradHotelBook Marko Polo Maradiso Hotel by Aminess on Korčula.
- 360°Restaurantbook a full month in advance
- Dubrovnik PassPlacegrants access to sights, bus tickets, and discounts
- MostarSightOttoman gem, requires border crossing
- KotorSightstunning, requires border crossing
- SrđSightuphill viewpoint with panorama
- Gruž portNeighborhoodroam markets or visit Red History Museum
- LapadNeighborhoodseafront for sunsets
- Pelješac PeninsulaSightsip bold reds in wineries
- Konavle ValleySightdiscover folklore
- OnofriosSightfountains with cool water in old town
- Mljet islandSight
- KorčulaSight
- Franciscan MonasterySight
- 7oaks Noble HouseHotel