Onofrio's Large Fountain — Attraction in Dubrovnik

WARNING! TEN CUIDADO! Tourist Trap

Walls have increased price from around €22 to €35...this is supposedly to reduce the number of tourists - lovely "kind" act there of discouraging and pricing out poorer tourists. After the increase note that for EXACTLY THE SAME price you can buy a 'City Pass' which also lets you onto the walls but additionally gives you access to loads of museums including some on the wall and lots of other places AND it lets you use the public transport. Far far far more useful. So unless you're CERTAIN you want to climb all the way up the second castle after doing the walls the City Pass is way better value but they won't tell you about it if you try to buy a ticket for the walls. I even wonder if selling it for the same price is deliberately hoping to confuse myself...it certainly confused us. Only when we got refused for museums we thought were included did we realise they'd sold us a less powerful ticket. We ended up paying for public transport too. Avoid!! Get the city pass. The city is beautiful but this policy of increasing the price itself stinks.

Opino que el billete para subir los muros es un truco. Quieren aforzarte a comprar acesso a dos sitios....el City Pass cuesta lo mismo pero podrás ir a muchos otros (por ejemplo museos) sitios y utilizar el sistema de transporte todo incluido por el mismo precio. Yo que tú compraría el City Pass de no ser que estás completamente seguro que realmente quieres subir tantas escaleras subiendo ambos el muro y el castillo costal (por mi parte, sospecho que estarás hecho pulvo después de los muros)!! Vale la pena subir el muro... El otro sitio... Pues depende. Me siento engañado que nadie mencionó la posibilidad de comprar...

Onofrio's Large Fountain – A Timeless Landmark in Dubrovnik

Located just inside the Pile Gate at the western entrance of Dubrovnik's Old Town, Onofrio's Large Fountain stands as a remarkable piece of 15th-century engineering and design. Constructed in 1438 by the Neapolitan architect Onofrio della Cava, this fountain was part of a sophisticated aqueduct system that brought fresh water from the Dubrovnik River, approximately 12 kilometers away, into the city. ​ Wikipedia

The fountain's circular structure is adorned with 16 carved stone masks, known as mascarons, each with a spout through which water flows. Although the original ornate sculptures were damaged in the devastating earthquake of 1667, the fountain remains a testament to the city's resilience and commitment to preserving its historical landmarks. ​ Wikipedia

Beyond its architectural significance, Onofrio's Large Fountain serves as a popular gathering spot for both locals and tourists. Its location at the beginning of the Stradun, Dubrovnik's main thoroughfare, makes it an ideal meeting point and a refreshing stop, especially during the hot...

The Large Onofrio’s Fountain (Velika Onofrijeva Fontana) is one of Dubrovnik's iconic landmarks, located near Pile Gate at the entrance to the Old Town. Built in the 15th century by the renowned Italian architect Onofrio della Cava, it was part of an advanced water system that supplied the city with fresh water from a nearby spring. Its massive circular design, adorned with 16 carved masks (called "mascarons") through which water flows, is a testament to medieval engineering and artistry. While time and earthquakes have weathered its once elaborate dome, it remains an impressive sight and a popular meeting spot for visitors. This fountain is the larger counterpart to the Small Onofrio’s Fountain (Mala Onofrijeva Fontana), located near the Dominican Monastery. Together, they reflect the ingenuity of Dubrovnik's historic infrastructure, ensuring water access across the city. While the Large Fountain steals the spotlight, both are worth exploring to fully appreciate the city's fascinating past. Definitely...