Dubrovnik, Old Town

Begin your tour of the old town from here.

Climb up to the top and walk on and along the city walls. See the old town from up high. Start early in the morning as it takes around 2-3 hours to make a full round. The entrance opens at 8 a.m. Remember to pack some sunglasses and a hat because it tends to be hot in Dubrovnik these days!

Visit the oldest pharmacy in world; the Franciscan Monastery of the Male braće. Here, historical books with recipes of old drugs made during the 14th to 20th century are kept. You can also view the ancient goods which were served for drug preparation. The pharmacy is located when you come in through the main gate. It is about 15m on left (opposite the fountain).

Enjoy your stroll down the main street of the old city. There are many interesting shops here to see.

This baroque church is one of the city's main sights. At the top stands the statue of Saint Blaise, patron saint of Dubrovnik, flanked by Faith and Hope on either side. The interior of the church is very detailed. Appreciate its marble altars and rich baroque decoration inside.

If you have time, visit this museum Knežev dvor. This museum was used to serve as the seat of the Rector of the Republic of Ragusa between the 14th century and 1808.

See the cathedral of Dubrovnik. It is located near Knežev dvor and has a beautiful cupola which was made by Italian builders.

Here is a nice spot to take a short breather from the crowds during peak season.

Nice place to enjoy a refreshing beverage and watch the boats coming in and out.

There is an exhibition of paintings in this palace, Sponza. These paintings are from a famous Dubrovnik artist, Nikola Šimunović. The exhibition is typically open everyday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Another one of the most beautiful monasteries from the 13th century is the Dominican monastery. This monastery contains many paintings of the most famous Dubrovnik painters and many Italians.

You can't leave Dubrovnik before heading to a beach! Jump into the water in Lokrum. There are rocky beaches on rocks here, however, if you prefer sandy beaches with a cool atmosphere, head to Banje beach.

A fantastic spot to visit is the hill, Srđ. You need to take a cable car in order to get there, however, from there you may visit the whole city. The cable car is located above the Old City. It operates everyday from 9 a.m. 12 a.m., however I recommend going there about 6 p.m. so you can grab a nice drink and relax at the peak. It is truly wonderful there.

You can also take a boat to get you to an island called Lokrum. There, you can visit a monastery and fort which was built in 19th century. It is a pleasant place to go for a swim, but note that a ticket costs 15 euros and you must depart early in the morning to catch the boat.

During the afternoon, visit 2 beautiful spots which provide a view of the Old City. The fortress, Lovrjenac, provides a beautiful view of the Old City – it also holds theatrical performances which you may attend.

If you are fan of Japanese food, I absolutely recommend the Shizuku Japanese restaurant. Many sushi fans from all over the world have said that they have never tried any sushi as good as the sushi sold at Shizuku. I am also huge fan of this restaurant. It is located near Pantarul.

The most famous gallery in Dubrovnik is the Dubrovnik art gallery. This gallery is 10 minutes away from the Old City. The exhibition is open everyday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.