6 Things You Have to Do When Visiting Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik, Croatia

It’s easy to see why Dubrovnik is known as The Pearl of the Adriatic. You’ll fall in love with the city as soon as you walk through the gates of Old Town! Below you’ll find some of my favorite activities from our trip this April. Make sure to check out my previous post “The best time of year to visit Dubrovnik ” for tips on when to go, what to pack, and other useful info for those staying outside of the city center.

The walls of Dubrovnik are its most recognizable landmark and should not be missed! If you go to this city without walking the walls you will regret it-don’t miss out on these amazing views! The walls are 2 kilometers long and you can walk the entire length; there are 3 entrances but it’s best to start at the main entrance located at the beginning of Stradun, the city’s main avenue (once you pass through Pile Gate into Old Town). You can get your tickets at this entrance-it costs about €20 (they should accept card or Kuna). If you have limited time in Dubrovnik and have to choose between the funicular and the walls, I’d choose the walls for sure!

Here’s a funny story for you-locals say the mayor of Dubrovnik was so thrilled with the success of Game of Thrones (if you didn’t know several important scenes from the series were shot in Dubrovnik) that he actually bought the Iron Throne for the city. So where did he put it? On the island of Lokrum! ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).