Dubrovnik
Croatia
- Safety rating
- 8.8/10
- Best time to visit
- May, June, and September are ideal — warm enough to swim, before and after the July–August peak. The city is most atmospheric in shoulder season when cruise ships are fewer.
- Population
- 0.0M
Overview
Dubrovnik — the Pearl of the Adriatic — is Croatia's most iconic city, a perfectly preserved medieval walled city perched above the glittering Adriatic. Its limestone-paved streets, baroque churches, and terracotta-roofed buildings enclosed by 25-metre city walls make it one of Europe's most dramatic settings. Game of Thrones fans recognise it as King's Landing.
Top attractions
City Walls Walk, Stradun main street, Rector's Palace, Franciscan Monastery, Lokrum Island, Mount Srđ Cable Car, Fort Lovrijenac, Buža cliff bar, Elafiti Islands day trip
Getting around
The Old Town is entirely walkable (cars not permitted inside walls). Buses connect to beaches and Cavtat. Water taxis and ferries reach nearby islands and beaches. Car rental helps explore the Pelješac Peninsula wine country.