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Lokrum IslandvsWalls of Dubrovnik
Both Island of Lokrum and Ancient City Walls are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Ancient City Walls ranks significantly better than Island of Lokrum. Ancient City Walls scores 97 with positive reviews from 6 publications such as Afar Magazine, Michelin Guide and Lonely Planet.
Lokrum Island
Concierge
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine
Fodor's
U.S. News & World Report
Dubrovnik, Croatia
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Concierge "An island just ten minutes' ferry ride away, Lokrum was declared a nature reserve in 1964."
Lonely Planet "Lush Lokrum is a beautiful, forested island full of holm oaks, black ash, pines and olive trees, and an ideal escape from urban Dubrovnik." Full review
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Make sure you check what time the last boat to the mainland departs.
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"This tiny island rich in dense vegetation lies opposite the walled city." Full review
Afar Magazine "Lokrum is the locals’ favorite escape from the tourist hubbub that takes over the historic core. They come here for a relaxing walk, a picnic in the shade, or a refreshing dip in the clear Adriatic." Full review
Fodor's "Some of Dubrovnik's most natural and peaceful beaches lie on the tiny island of Lokrum, a short distance southeast of the Old Town." Full review
U.S. News & World Report3.0
"Less than half a mile offshore (or about a 15-minute ferry ride), this forested island calls to onlookers from the Dubrovnik city walls. For swimmers, the island also offers a small saltwater lake." Full review
Walls of Dubrovnik
Frommer's Fodor's Lonely Planet Michelin Guide Afar Magazine
The Telegraph
Time Out
Placa ulica 32, just inside Pile Gate, to the left., Dubrovnik 20000, Croatia
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Frommer's "For many people, the highlight of their visit to Dubrovnik is walking a circuit of the battlements atop the monumental medieval walls." Full review
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From this point, you can choose a route around the wall's entire perimeter or half that distance.
Fodor's "Dubrovnik's city walls define the Old Town and are one of the world's most stunning architectural achievements." Full review
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Plan your walk for the morning or late-afternoon, to avoid the afternoon heat and the cruise-ship crowds.
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"No visit to Dubrovnik would be complete without a walk around the spectacular city walls, the finest in the world and the city's main claim to fame." Full review
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The views over the town and sea are sublime, so be sure to take a walk around the walls – it will be the high point of your visit.
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"A tour of the fortifications is an excellent occasion to admire the harmonious façades and incomparable roofs of round tiles that are at the heart of Dubrovnik's reputation." Full review
Afar Magazine "Dubrovnik's City Walls are the longest and most complete in Europe." Full review
The Telegraph "The <b>medieval walls</b> afford ever-changing views out to sea and over the old town, and hark back to the 13th century" Full review
Time Out "Arrowed up towards the Adriatic side, you're soon scaling staircases to allow you a sublime view of the blue, blue sea to one side and people's red-tiled roofs, terraces and washing lines to the other" Full review
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Remember to pack a hat and sun cream.
