20 THINGS TO SEE AND DO IN DUBROVNIK

They are calling her the pearl of the Adriatic and as soon as the visits are not difficult to understand the reason: Dubrovnik is beautiful to rage, it is like a jewel hidden between medieval walls, bathed by a sapphire-colored sea and surrounded by mountains. It has a unique and great defect: it is usually up to travelers, but anyway, we already know that perfection does not exist. In this article we will tell you what they are the best 20 things to see and do in Dubrovnik:

1. The visit to Dubrovnik should start with its most precious treasure: its historical center, World Heritage by UNESCO since 1979. Surely at that time there was not so much tourism. A good way to get an idea of ​​the past (and present!) Of this city is to join this 1.5h tour that will take you to know the main tourist points.

2. If you prefer to go for free, the ideal is to enter the walled city by the Pile Gate, dumb witness of the grandeur of the formerly called Ragusa. Curiosity: the city became a direct rival of Venice for taking over the Adriatic hegemony!

3. Once you have crossed the Puerta de Pile, we will be in the Stradun, the main street of Dubrovnik, always full of life. It is a good place to buy a souvenir or stop to cool off with a beer!

4. And we come to one of the best things to do in Dubrovnik: take a walk on the top of its walls. And with more reason if you are a fan of Game of Thrones, did you know that Dubrovnik is, nothing more and nothing less, than the capital of the 7 kingdoms ... Landing of the King! Wow, Lannisters are not stupid (aupa Cersei!). But let's go back to the walls: they surround the historic center for about 2 km and can be visited upon payment of the entrance fee (about 16 eurazos). Worth? Yes!

5. If you are very, very, very Game of Thrones fan Like us, we recommend a tour to discover the scenarios where the series was filmed. It costs € 20 and you will discover a lot of curiosities. If you're a geek and you don't, you deserve a parade in balls and with shouts of shame, shame, shame!

6. After touring the Stradun you will reach the Luza Square, one of the most beautiful in Dubrovnik. Here you will find many of the most emblematic buildings such as the Bell Tower, the Sponza Palace and the San Blas Church. Although it looks like a young girl, the Plaza de la Luza was built in the fifteenth century. Isn't that right? And without botox!

7. Although of course, one of the most beautiful and photographed buildings in the city is Cathedral (Katedrala Marijina Uznesenja). Curiosity: what we see today is not the original structure of the Cathedral (Byzantine-Romanesque), but was almost completely destroyed during the terrible earthquake of 1667 and subsequently rebuilt following the new Baroque style.

8. One of the things you have to do in Dubrovnik is to get out of the typical downtown tour and get lost in its side alleys: Be prepared to go up and down a few stairs. But believe us, it's worth it, especially if you're crazy about instagram.

9. If you need to stop and recharge some energy, we recommend have an ice cream in Dolce Vita, which for many is the best ice cream shop in Dubrovnik. It is located in Naljeshkoviceva 1a. If you travel in winter and you don't feel like ice cream, don't worry: the crepes from here they are also brutal.

10. Other buildings that are worth a visit (even outside) are the Rector's Palace, the Franciscan monastery, wave Onofrio's fountain. Anyway, almost every downtown building is a little gem!

11. Visit the Fort Lovrijenac, northwest of the old town. From here the views are very cool and you can also step on a bit of history of the city (it was a very important defensive fortification). Tip: look for the phrase “at the front doorNo Bene Pro Toto Venditur Auro Libertas"Which means" Freedom is not sold for all the treasures of the world. " Nice, right?

12. You can't leave Dubrovnik without enjoy some of its beaches. The most famous are those of Banje, Sveti Jakov, Diver Y Danče. Our favorite is Banje beach, for its transparent waters and especially for its amazing views of the walled city. Tip: if you want to enjoy an unforgettable experience, take a kayak tour.

13. Although perhaps The best views Dubrovnik are the ones that have from the top of Mt. Srd. How to get? The cheap solution is clear is a little leg (although be prepared to sweat!). But almost better use the cable car (especially in summer). It is taken right next to the historic center and in a few minutes it leaves you upstairs, clean and fragrant, ready to take a selfie with the most beautiful city in Croatia. I / v in the cable car costs 150,000 kn (€ 20), only one way 85.00 kn (€ 11).

14. Take a tour of the Gruž Market, where the inhabitants of Dubrovnik buy fruit and vegetables every day from 7 to 12 in the morning (except the Sunday that closes). It is a super photogenic place!

15. You have to try some typical dish as the pasture (a stew of meat with gnocchi), cavapi (spicy sausages very common in the Balkans), brodet (a stewed seafood soup). And taking advantage of the fact that you are on the coast, cram your fish. Tip: konobasThey are usually good, beautiful and cheap places to eat (they are similar to our taverns). So if you see one ... come in and eat something!

16. Give yourself a walk through the Old Port from Dubrovnik, the best time to do it is at sunset.

17. If you like diving in history, we definitely recommend you approach the “War Photo Limited” exhibition. Admission costs € 6.70 and the photos are impressive. Learn more about the Balkan War.

18. If you have more time and can afford to do some excursions, we recommend visit Kotor, the most beautiful city in Montenegro. Our advice is to rent a car and tour the coast of Montenegro in a couple of days. You can also go on a tour, this one has a pint. Here you have our way through Kotor.

* If you want to travel by bus in Dubrovnik, visit the city's transport website to check the lines and schedules.

19. Other Super interesting excursion is Mostar, which we already talk about in this post. In this case, the tour seems very interesting to us, more than anything because the border issue with Bosnia can sometimes be complicated. Check out this tour that also includes a 1-hour stop at the Kravice waterfalls.

20. The last excursion we recommend you do is take a relaxing day on some of the islands near Dubrovnik, like Korčula, Mljet, or a cruise on the Elafite Islands.

Kotor Bay

This is our list of the best 20 things to see and do in Dubrovnik. Which is your favorite? Have you been to Dubrovnik and have any recommendations? You know!

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