Dubrovnik City Walls — Attraction in Dubrovnik

These historic and medieval walls that surround the Old Town of Dubrovnik are quite simply amazing in all senses. Aesthetically they are stunning to look at, the construction and condition is very good given their age and the historical events that have been presented to the walls from battles to earthquakes.

I will not attempt to become an expert historian of the walls but can direct you to the official website for such information which is citywallsdubrovnik.hr as here, you will find all the expert knowledge and information you could need to know.

From a tourist perspective, walking the top of the walls is an absolute must if visiting Dubrovnik. My advice would be to first spend a day or two exploring the streets at ground level then by time you walk the walls you will be able to relate easier to things you have seen at ground level.

There are two main entrances to the walls being near Pile Gate and Ploce Gate. Entrance for an adult is 250 Kuna so not entirely cheap however, the experience you will get is superb and also be safe in the knowledge your monies will go towards the ongoing and future upkeep of these very important walls.

Another recommendation would be to start walking the walls circa 5 to 5.30pm. By this time, in particular during summer the heat will have subsided a little but primarily, if the weather is good you will also catch some wonderful sunsets over the Adriatic sea and Dubrovnik Town. I also suggest for catching the sunsets, start the walk from Ploce Gate first and go anti-clockwise.

Last ticket sales for access is 6.30pm and the guy in tue booth suggests it is about an hours walk. This would be true if you walked at pace and didn’t stop to enjoy the views but I’d recommend allowing 2 hours minimum. The gates also start to get locked at 7pm however, we stayed at one of the bars on the South West of the walls until gone 7.30pm and still managed to get out albeit not by the official entrance.

As noted, around the walls there are some basic opportunities to buy a drink however Caffe Bar Sv. Petar for me is the best by far. Perfectly placed towards the end of the walk and timing wise for the most amazing sunsets during September.

All in all the top of the walls need to be experienced and will prove to be one of the best 2 kilometre walks you...

To take a look at the beauty of this city, one of these two solutions should be taken by tourists: take a cable car to go to Srdj and see the city from a bird's eye view or visit the city by walking through its walls. It is best to do both if there is time. The walk through the walls is pleasant, provides a view of the outskirts of the city, and a very close view of the city itself, the richness of diverse roofs, buildings, with which the bell tower and dome are raised. It is beautiful! Be sure to visit the walls of Dubrovnik.

Dubrovnik City Walls are a constellation of fortifications surrounding the old part of Dubrovnik. They were built from the 13th to the 17th century for defense purposes. Long are 1940 m, up to 25 m high, on a land of 4-6 m in thickness, and by sea 1.5-3 m. On four sides of the world, they are protected by the towers. When the 13th century wall was built, the old town's space was already defined and could no longer spread. Inside the city walls, during the Dubrovnik Republic, there were about 2000 inhabitants living at the time of the Constitution in 1272, and most of them were in the 15th century, some 6000 people. In the 14th century 15 square-tower buildings were built. With the appearance of the pile, the ramparts have been strengthened to protect them from the artillery attacks. Because of the dangers of the Venetian, all unnecessary openings on the walls at the port are closed. City walls were given the present look in the 15th and 16th centuries. Wars affected the new construction. When Constantinople fell in 1453, the Minceta Tower was built. Because of the Turkish-Venetian wars, the towers of St. Ivan, Revelin and the Bastion of St. Margarete (in St. Margaret's). The walls were built at great speed because of the...

In parts, the walk along the walls is incredible, at other parts, you'll just get frustrated with people getting in the way. It will be busy no matter what time of day you visit during the high season, but go early or late to miss the bug crowds. I think fewer people go in the evening, and it's a little cooler then so perhaps look at the closing time and visit an hour or so before then. If you enter at the Pile Gate, the first stretch is good, with views across the city to the left. On the side facing the sea, it's a little repetitive - this is the part to rush through if you're getting hot. Once you reach the ticket control at the side near the port, it gets much better again. The northernmost side of the walls easily have the best views. Take your time along this edge and soak in the views. Up until reaching this northernmost side of the walls, I was a little disappointed - after all, walking along narrow walls that many other European cities offer for free, alongside thousands of other tourists in 30°C heat, it does get a little hard to justify for almost £25 per ticket. The views across the city on the northernmost section of the walls are unmatched elsewhere in the city - you're high up but close to the rooves, so it does just about make the experience worth it. Definitely buy a Dubrovnik Card online and pick up at the Tourist Information near the bus station (you can pick it up immediately after ordering) as this is only 5kn more than a ticket for the walls, plus it gets you entry to other museums as well as free bus travel. If entry was less, I'd give this 5 stars no doubt, but if there weren't those great views along the northern wall, it'd be 2 or 3 stars, so consider how much you appreciate a view alongside thousands of others before...