Dubrovnik is a city in Croatia, located on the coast of the Adriatic Sea. The medieval fortified old town is the main attraction. The streets are pedestrianized and you can walk on the ramparts all around the old town.
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Language
Croatian, but most people doing business with tourists also speak English.
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Time difference
UTC: 1
from New York: +6h
from San Francisco: +8h
from London: +1h
Tips
5% to 10% will be appreciated in restaurants and taxis.
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Where is locate the Port of Dubrovnik
Your ship will dock at the port of Dubrovnik. It will take between 30 and 40 minutes on foot to reach the old town. Some ships offer free shuttles.Travelling around the port of Dubrovnik
directions_subwayA bus service is also available and day passes are on sale. The journey takes between 10 and 15 minutes. Lines 1a and 1b go to Pile near the old town.
local_taxiTaxis are available directly in front of the port. The price is fixed to get to the old town and if you are more than two passengers, it could be cheaper and faster.
Activities in Dubrovnik
Landmarks
City Walls and Fortresses
The Old Town of Dubrovnik is surrounded with 1940 meters long defensive walls that include 5 fortresses and 16 towers. You can walk on the walls to get plunging views of the city and the sea.
Lovrjenac
The fort of Lovrjenac, perched on a rock, is the symbol of the freedom of Dubrovnik, it served to defend the city.
Big Onofrios Fountain
The largest of the 2 fountains built between 1938 and 1940 drew its water more than 12 km from the city.
Franciscan Monastery
This monastery of the 14th century was built by the Franciscans. It contains a museum and an old pharmacy that was operated by the Franciscans.
Rector’s Palace
This gothic building now houses the Dubrovnik Museum featuring furniture, paintings and coins.
Jesuit Stairs
This exterior baroque style staircase was the filming location for the “Walk of shame ” scene in the popular series Games of Thrones.
Museums
Maritime Museum
A permanent collection and temporary exhibitions about the maritime history of Dubrovnik and the region.
Rupe Ethnographic Museum
The museum display more than 6500 objects related to the ethnographic heritage of the Dubrovnik region.
Cultural History Museum
The museum display about ten thousand objects of cultural-historical and artistic value from the end of the 15th to the beginning of the 20th century.
Archaeological Museum
The museum presents the rich archaeological history of the Dubrovnik area in temporary exhibitions.
Museum of Modern Art
MoMAD present collections of modern art and contemporary art from the artist related in some way to Dubrovnik.
Activities
Dubrovnik Cable Car
For panoramic views of Dubrovnik and the coast, this cable car gives you access to the Imperial Fort built by Napoleon. A restaurant and a shop can be found at the top which is 405 meters from sea level.
Useful References
Other ports in the area
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