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The City Walls
Two kilometres of wall, walked in one full circuit around the old town, with the rooftops on one side and open sea on the other. Go early or late; the middle of the day is hot and crowded.
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Dubrovnik
Four hours from Zadar
The furthest of the four, and the one worth building extra days around rather than squeezing in. Some flights from New York land here directly.
02
Stradun
The main street, paved in limestone that four centuries of feet have polished to a shine. It runs the whole length of the old town and everything else leads off it.
03
Fort Lovrijenac
A fortress on its own rock thirty seven metres above the sea, just outside the walls. Built, the story goes, in three months to keep the Venetians out.
04
Mount Srđ
Take the cable car up the hill behind the city for sweeping views over Dubrovnik, the Adriatic, and the islands beyond. There’s also a restaurant at the top, making sunset a great time to go.
05
Lokrum Island
A short boat hop from the old harbour. Botanical garden, swimming spots, and peacocks that have the run of the place and know it.
06
Sea Kayaking
See Dubrovnik from the water. Paddle beneath the city walls, along the rocky coast, and past hidden swimming spots. Book around sunset for an especially beautiful view of the Old Town.
07
Game of Thrones Tour
If you watched the show, this one’s worth it. Explore the real-life King’s Landing and visit filming locations throughout Dubrovnik’s Old Town. There are plenty of guided tours to book online.
More ideas nearby
- StonOld town walls, salt pans and the freshest oysters.About 1 hour
- CavtatA quiet harbour town down the coast, with seaside walks and cafés.About 30 minutes
- KorčulaA walled island town, said to be where Marco Polo was born.About 2 hours by boat
- KotorA walled town at the end of a dramatic bay, in Montenegro.About 2 hours
