Walking TOUR in Dubrovnik OLD TOWN: Dubrovnik, Croatia

Walking TOUR in Dubrovnik OLD TOWN: Dubrovnik, Croatia

At the heart of the city, the Old Town is enclosed by medieval walls with battlements offering views of the Old Port. Art, weapons, and photos are on display at the Cultural History Museum in the Gothic-style Rector’s Palace, a film location for TV’s “Game of Thrones.” Bars, seafood restaurants, and traditional eateries dot the area, and pedestrianized Stradun Street is lined with souvenir shops and fashion stores. Although severely damaged by an earthquake in 1667, Dubrovnik managed to preserve its beautiful Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque churches, monasteries, palaces, and fountains. Damaged again in the 1990s by armed conflict, it is now the focus of a major restoration program co-ordinated by UNESCO.

Why is Dubrovnik famous?
Dubrovnik, located in Croatia, is famous for its well-preserved medieval walls and historic Old Town. It is often referred to as the “Pearl of the Adriatic” due to its stunning architecture, picturesque setting on the Adriatic Sea, and rich cultural heritage.

Can you walk from Dubrovnik Port to Old Town?
The Port of Dubrovnik is located in the Gruž suburb of the city and is approximately a 30 to 40-minute walk to the historic Old City centre. In fact, you can walk from one side of the city to the other in less than an hour.

What is Dubrovnik also known as?
Dubrovnik (also known with the historical Latin and Dalmatian name of Ragusa), is a Croatian city on the Adriatic Sea, in the region of Dalmatia.

Was Game of Thrones filmed in Dubrovnik?
Dubrovnik – King’s Landing
Think King’s Landing is a complete land of make-believe? Think again! HBO’s hit fantasy series, Game of Thrones, used the Croatian city of Dubrovnik as the setting for its majority.