La Pearl of the Adriatic, as it is popularly and touristically known The city of Dubrovnik is definitely a gem. The visitor is amazed at the great beauty of its historic center, with the blue sea in the background and those old buildings that give it a unique elegance. That is why it has become a very visited place throughout the year.
Si vas a travel to Dubrovnik you will surely want to see everything that this interesting city can offer you. Its historic center has been a World Heritage Site since 1979 and it has undoubtedly earned this title. We tell you which are the main points of interest that you should not miss in the city.
Pile door
This was the main entrance that gave access to the ancient city and when we see it, we will notice the great importance it had. This gate is part of the defensive system of the city, created with bridges and gates that could be closed before the arrival of the enemy. The interior door in the Gothic style is the oldest, while the exterior is in the Renaissance style and features the figure of Saint Blaise. You have to cross the stone bridge and the drawbridge that is over the moat in which orange trees have been planted. It is a place that is usually passed through to enter the historic center and that also has one of the three entrances to walk through the walls.
Old town walls
These great walls protected the city and today they are one of its great tourist attractions. It has five fortresses, 16 bastions and more than one hundred cannons, being an incredible defensive system for the city. Three of its five fortresses are incorporated into the walls and some have a terrace to enjoy views of the city.
Lovrijenac fortress
Game of Thrones fans will surely know what fortress we are talking about. This was the place chosen to represent the Red Fort from the book, so it is now one of the most famous. The fortress stands on a cliff at 37 meters high. It was one of its most treasured forts and was restored just a few decades ago. At present it can be visited together with the walls and the other forts.
Stradun
Almost every city has one of those streets that is famous and very touristy. Stradun is this street in Dubrovnik, one of the busiest and where we can find many shops and a lot of atmosphere. In this street we also find some important buildings such as the Santo Domingo Monastery or the old Onofrio Fountain.
Luza Square
The street we mentioned ends at the famous Plaza de la Luza. In this square we can see the Bell Tower, Sponza Palace and St. Blaise Church. If you look closely at the bell tower, there is a statue of children who seem to be ringing the bell.
Rector's Palace
Inside this palace is the Museum of the History of the city. The building itself is already historical because in it lived the rector of the independent Republic of Ragusa. Like many other buildings it was restored after the great earthquake of the seventeenth century.
Dubrovnik cathedral
This is the Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. Although today it has a Baroque style, the initial building had a Byzantine and later Romanesque style, after which it was damaged in the great earthquake and rebuilt as we see it today.
Gradska Plaza Beach
Dubrovnik it also has great beaches. One of the closest to the city is Gradska Plaza. The only downside is that it is always packed with people, but it is another visit well worth it.