2 days in Dubrovnik
About the city
Come and see with your own eyes why George Bernard Shaw said those who seek paradise on Earth should come to Dubrovnik. and even described it as the pearl of the Adriatic.🎊 Experience the famous Dubrovnik Summer Festival (Jul-Aug)
⛲ Stop at the Great Onofrio Fountain
🏰 Visit the Rector’s Palace
✔️ Do not miss the walk along the tops of the Old Town Walls
🏛️ Explore Maritime Museum
👌 Climb up the Lovijenac Fort
🚡 Ride a cable car for some spectacular views of the city
💯 and many more!
🎟️ If you’re planning on visiting a number of museums in Dubrovnik, purchasing a Dubrovnik Card is a must! The card gives you entry into many of the city’s museums, and use the city’s public bus system for free.
Day 1 evening
Arrival to Dubrovnik
Day 2
1
Pile Gate
🏁 This 1537 stone gate is part of the city fortress featuring a drawbridge and Renaissance arch.
2
Large Onofrio's Fountain
🏁 Constructed in 1438 by Italian architect Onofrio della Cava
🏁 The fountain was part of the city’s water mains constructed in the 15th century which brought water from the Dubrovacka River 12km away.
🏁 The fountain was part of the city’s water mains constructed in the 15th century which brought water from the Dubrovacka River 12km away.
3
Stradun
🏁 Stradun, also called Placa, runs from Pile Gate to Ploce Gate. The paving stones were laid in 1468.
4
Old Town
Dubrovnik Old Town is known as one of the world’s finest and most perfectly preserved medieval cities in the world.
🏆 UNESCO World Heritage site
🎬 A film location for for the famous series “Game of Thrones.”
🏆 UNESCO World Heritage site
🎬 A film location for for the famous series “Game of Thrones.”
5
Church of Saint Blaise
⛪ A baroque-style church
⛪ Built between 1705 and 1717
⛪ Features a silver statue of the Dubrovnik patron saint
⛪ Built between 1705 and 1717
⛪ Features a silver statue of the Dubrovnik patron saint
6
Rector's Palace. Edward
🏛️ Mainly designed by Onofrio della Cava – the 14th-century Gothic-Renaissance palace museum has a somewhat turbulent history.
7
Sponza Palace
🏛️ This 16th-century palace was constructed in 1522
🏛️ These days, it houses the city archives upstairs whilst downstairs is used for exhibitions and during the Summer Festival.
🏛️ It also houses a permanent exhibition named “Memorial Room of the Dubrovnik Defenders”.
🏛️ These days, it houses the city archives upstairs whilst downstairs is used for exhibitions and during the Summer Festival.
🏛️ It also houses a permanent exhibition named “Memorial Room of the Dubrovnik Defenders”.
8
Dubrovnik Cable Car
One of Dubrovnik’s famed attraction!
A journey to the top of Mount Srd takes only 3 minutes, and once there you can take in the views whilst enjoy a snack, or something more, at the cafe or restaurant at the top.
A journey to the top of Mount Srd takes only 3 minutes, and once there you can take in the views whilst enjoy a snack, or something more, at the cafe or restaurant at the top.
9
Lucin Kantun Dubrovnik
Walk back close to Pile Gate and look for Lucin Kantun, a highly recommended restaurant.
Musts:
✔️ Paski Sir (cheese from Pag island)
✔️plate and Dalmatian Prsut (Prosciutto);
✔️ lamb pieces in lavender and honey
✔️ bruschetta and mozzarella with tomato
Musts:
✔️ Paski Sir (cheese from Pag island)
✔️plate and Dalmatian Prsut (Prosciutto);
✔️ lamb pieces in lavender and honey
✔️ bruschetta and mozzarella with tomato
Day 3
1
Lokrum
Lokrum is an ideal place for a day trip from Dubrovnik.
🛳️ To get to Lokrum, there are boats that depart from the port in the Old Town. The journey takes 15 minutes. A timetable can be found on the Lokrum Island website.
🌲 pine trees
🏊♀️ sunbathing and swimming.
🌾 wonder through the vegetation
🌹 explore botanical garden
🏛️ see monastery ruins
Take note of the last boat schedule back to Dubrovnik.
🛳️ To get to Lokrum, there are boats that depart from the port in the Old Town. The journey takes 15 minutes. A timetable can be found on the Lokrum Island website.
🌲 pine trees
🏊♀️ sunbathing and swimming.
🌾 wonder through the vegetation
🌹 explore botanical garden
🏛️ see monastery ruins
Take note of the last boat schedule back to Dubrovnik.
Other places to visit
1
Cavtat
Cavtat can be easily reached from Dubrovnik using local bus route no. 10. Buses running approximately every half an hour throughout the day.
Attractions:
🏖️ Beautiful beaches
🏰 Rector’s Palace (Knezev Dvor)
🏛️ Racic Mausoleum
⛪ St. Nicholas Church
Attractions:
🏖️ Beautiful beaches
🏰 Rector’s Palace (Knezev Dvor)
🏛️ Racic Mausoleum
⛪ St. Nicholas Church
2
Elaphiti Islands
The Elafiti Islands are a small group of islands to the north of Dubrovnik, with the main three – Sipan, Lopud and Kolocep. Sipan is the largest of the three with only a small population.
Any one of the three main Elafiti islands allow for a pleasant day trip - all have small villages, beaches and a few architectural sights. There are also few cafes and restaurants for eating options.
Any one of the three main Elafiti islands allow for a pleasant day trip - all have small villages, beaches and a few architectural sights. There are also few cafes and restaurants for eating options.
3
Pelješac
This narrow peninsula is home to a number of small towns and villages in its rocky landscape. Perhaps taking in the local beaches and enjoying a hearty lunch at a local restaurant.
4
Korčula
🏰 Korcula is often considered something of a mini-Dubrovnik with its similar but smaller well-preserved Old Town and a number of sights.
ℹ️ Korcula Town is also the supposed birthplace of explorer Marco Polo!
ℹ️ Korcula Town is also the supposed birthplace of explorer Marco Polo!
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