Dubrovnik Old Town is a walled city on the Adriatic coast, the historic heart of the medieval Republic of Ragusa and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979. Running through its center is Stradun (Placa), a roughly 300-meter limestone-paved main street rebuilt in a uniform Baroque style after the catastrophic 1667 earthquake. In 2026 Dubrovnik has been named a European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism and is tightening overtourism controls—capping cruise ships at two per day—so early mornings and evenings offer a far calmer walk. Famous worldwide as the 'King's Landing' filming location for Game of Thrones, it draws crowds from across the globe.
Stradun (Placa): the polished limestone thoroughfare worn smooth by centuries of footsteps, linking the Pile Gate to the west and Ploče Gate to the east
Large Onofrio's Fountain: the 16-sided domed fountain of 1438 just inside the Pile Gate, marking Stradun's western entrance
The City Walls walk: a paid circuit of roughly 2 km atop the ramparts, with sweeping panoramas of red rooftops and the sea
Sponza Palace, the Bell Tower and Orlando's Column: Renaissance and Gothic landmarks gathered on Luža Square at the eastern end
Franciscan Monastery with its 1317 old pharmacy, and St. Blaise's Church: the spiritual core of the Old Town
Good to know
SafetyThe walls walk has many stairs, steep gradients and almost no shade. The worn limestone gets very slippery when wet, so wear grippy, comfortable shoes and carry water and a hat.
SeasonJuly and August bring fierce sun and heavy crowds. Walk the walls and Stradun right at opening in the early morning or in the late afternoon for cooler air and better photos.
RulesFor 2026, entry to the city walls is expected to move to timed advance reservations. Always confirm the latest prices, opening hours and booking rules on the official site before you go.
MannersThe Old Town is a living residential neighborhood. Keep noise down in the narrow lanes beneath residents' windows and laundry, and avoid loud late-night behavior.
CautionBeware unlicensed private tours and taxi touts around the port and Pile Gate who skip the meter. Buy genuine wall tickets only from the official shop (shop.citywallsdubrovnik.hr) or the on-site ticket offices.
MannersChurches and monasteries are active religious sites; dress modestly with shoulders and knees covered, and refrain from photographing or walking through during Mass.
Practical info
The car-free Old Town is entered on foot through the western Pile Gate or eastern Ploče Gate, and the wall ticket offices sit at Pile Gate, St. Luke's Fortress and Ploče. An adult combined wall ticket (including Fort Lovrijenac) is around €40 in high season with winter discounts—always confirm current prices, hours and whether timed booking is required on the official website.
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