Dubrovnik Airport 25 min
St. Saviour Church (4 min) Tiny 1520s church, survivor of a 1667 earthquake, with a mix of Gothic & Renaissance architecture. Koločep (1 hr 12) Ferries travel to this tiny, inhabited, car-free island with hidden coves, plus pine & olive groves. Lovrijenac (9 min) Built along a 37-meter rock face, this 16th-century seaside fortress hosts theatrical performances. The Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary (5 min) Early 18th-century baroque cathedral featuring a triptych by Titian & works by Italian masters. Srđ (18 min) Round hill with an aerial cablecar to the summit, with a 19th-c. fort, restaurant & panoramic views. Lokrum (6 min) Island featuring a botanical garden & an old Benedictine monastery that now houses a restaurant. Franciscan Church and Monastery (4 min) Landmark monastery built in the 1300s, noted for its cloister, library & historic pharmacy displays. Large Onofrio's Fountain (5 min) Circular springwater fountain built in 1438 & decorated with ornate, carved-stone masks. Old City of Dubrovnik (3 min) UNESCO-listed Medieval old town with squares, palaces, lanes & churches encircled by city ramparts. Tvrđava Minčeta (2 min) 14th-century fortress located at the highest point of Dubrovnik offering panoramic city & sea views. Rector's Palace (4 min) Elegant 14th-century Gothic-Renaissance palace museum featuring period furnishings & coats of arms. Church of Saint Blaise (3 min) Venetian baroque-style church built in 1715, with a statue of Saint Blaise salvaged from a fire. Walls of Dubrovnik (5 min) This famous walk along the historical defensive walls encircling the city offers dramatic views. Dubrovnik Cable Car (5 min) A 4-minute ride transports visitors 778 meters to a plateau offering Old City views & a restaurant. Sponza Palace (3 min) Elegant 16th-century palace with a courtyard, now a state archive housing documents dating to 1022. |