Experts' Choice Award Dubrovnik City Walls
What the experts agree on
Widely called Dubrovnik's must-do highlight, these 13th-century medieval walls—among Europe's most complete—offer a circuit of staircases with sweeping views over red-tiled rooftops and the Adriatic.
“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.”
– Michelin Guide
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.
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.
Rough Guide "These massive stone defenses (Gradske zidine) rise 25 meters high and stretch nearly 2 kilometers around the historic center. From the top, you get sweeping views over marble alleys,..."
Rough Guide "Back down in the old city I sweep up on to the historic walls, which dre all the way around Dubrovnik. I could have taken an audio guide to fill me in on the rich story of the old..."
Lonely Planet "If you can, hit the medieval city walls as soon as they open, starting by Ploče gates. Walk counterclockwise, admiring the grand carpet of terracotta roofs sprinkled with domes and..."
Lonely Planet "Coming to Dubrovnik and not walking the city walls is permitted only if you object to stairs or heights or the ticket price. Dubrovnik old town, a labyrinthine grid embraced by the mighty..."
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Placa ulica 32, just inside Pile Gate, to the left., Dubrovnik 20000, Croatia
