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Dubrovnik offers accommodation in hotels, hostels, private apartments and rooms, private houses, villas and camps. Total capacity of accommodation units in Dubrovnik is 24 652 beds.

Modern tourism in Dubrovnik started in 1897. when Grand Imperial Hotel was opened. There are 9 hotels with 5 stars in Dubrovnik and 7 hotels with 4 stars.

Most of the tourists come to Dubrovnik by airplane. Most of the tourists come from United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Turkey and Italy. Dubrovnik is also famous destination for cruisers.

Dubrovnik offers many activities in which you can enjoy. You can visit many historical monuments and discover history of Dubrovnik and its inhabitants. For sightseeing nearby settlements you can use private or group car excursions. If you want to go on private trip to Split or Makarska, you can use private car transfers or car rentals.

You can go on one-day trips and visit nearby places and islands, such as: island Lokrum, island Lopud, island Sipan, island Korcula, peninsula Peljesac, towns Ston, Ploce, Cavtat and many other, all with private or group boat excursions from Dubrovnik.

You can also visit islands Hvar and Brac in Central Dalmatia with many beautiful natural sights and historical heritage. For trips nearby and further of Dubrovnik you can use boat rentals that also offers skipper services or private boat transfers.

Most famous water sports in Dubrovnik is water polo. You can enjoy in water activities: diving, sailing, cruises, banana boat, water skiing, boat ride, pedals, swimming and many other. You can also enjoy in land activities tennis, table tennis, massage, spa, sauna...

Beaches in Dubrovnik:
- pebble beach Cava with part for nudists,
- most famous pebble beach Banje which is also one of the most beautiful beaches,
- sand beach Uvala Lapad,
- beaches on island Lokrum,
- pebble beach St. Jacob,
- pebble beach Copacabana with night clubs,
- rocky beach Buza in the bottom of Town walls,
- stone beach Neptun...

You can also discover many beautiful beaches nearby Dubrovnik and on islands around it.

Dubrovnik is rich with night bars, disco clubs, coffee bars and restaurants. You can try traditional Dalmatian meals in many restaurants, pizzerias and taverns. Some of them are: tavern Arsenal, restaurant Komin, restaurant Orhan, restaurant Gil's, restaurant Proto, restaurant Posat, restaurant Bueno, restaurant Lokanda...

Traditional meals that you can try: fish meals, seafood, pasta, vegetables with addition of Mediterranean plants, Dalmatian smoked ham and cheese, authentic Dubrovnik's rozata and many other. Some of the best night clubs and pubs in Dubrovnik: Latino club Fuego, Facory club, night club Capitano, Eastwest Beach Club, Lazareti club, King Richard's Pub, Karaka Pub, Katie O'Connor's Irish Pub...

There are also many coffee bars where you can enjoy in your morning coffee and beautiful views in Dubrovnik: bar Buza outside of the Town walls, coffee bar Nonenina, City Cafe, Cafe bar Rio and many more.

In Dubrovnik are kept many concerts, traditional events and fun shows that you will surely enjoy:
- Most known event is Festivity of St. Blaise, kept on 3rd of February and it is listed on UNESCO's list of world's intangible heritage. Festivity of St. Blaise has been celebrated since 972. It is believed that St. Blaise helped Dubrovnik in battles against Venice.
- Rachlin Festival has been kept at the end of the summer in Rector's Palace. It is festival of chamber music.
- Libertas Film Festival has been kept since 2005. and it is also international festival.
- Dubrovnik's Summer Festival with summer games and many concerts. It was founded in 1950.

Attractions in Dubrovnik:
- Town walls,
- Tower Minceta from 15th century,
- Fort St. Ivan from 16th century,
- Tower Bokar from 15th century,
- Fort Lovrijenac,
- Fort Imperial,
- Fort Revelin from 15th century,
- Town Gates of Pile from 1537.,
- Town Gates of Ploce from 15th century,
- Dubrovnik's Cathedral of Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary,
- Church of St. Blaise,
- Dominican and Franciscan monasteries from 14th century,
- Churches of St. Joseph, St. Nicholas, St. Mary, St. Roko, St. Ignatius...,
- Rector's Palace,
- Palace Divona,
- Palace Isusovic-Braichi,
- Palace Pucic,
- Mansion of Peter Sorkocevic,
- Mansion Stay,
- Mansion Pucic,
- Island Lokrum,
- Rijeka Dubrovacka and Trsteno,
- Stradun, also called Placa, largest and most known street in Dubrovnik,
- Big and Small Onofrio Fountain,
- Orlando's Column,
- Lazareti,
- Town Bell from 1929.,
- Cemetery Boninovo,
- Porporela, city beach,
- Seawall Kase,
- Bridge of dr. Franjo Tudman,
- Town theater of Marin Drzic,
- Cultural-historical Museum,
- Home of Marin Drzic, writer,
- Archeological Museum,
- Memorial room with exhibition of photographs of fallen defenders of Dubrovnik...

Town walls had been built from 13th till 17th century. It was built for defense of Dubrovnik. Town wall is 1940 m long, 25 m high and 1,5-6 m thick. Town walls have four towers: Minceta (north), Bokar (west), St. John (south-east) and Fort Revelin (east). It also has gates: Ploce (east), Pile (west), Ribarnica (entrance from port) and Ponta (entrance from port).

Tower Minceta is fort on north side of town walls. It was finished in 1464. Tower Minceta was named after family Mencetic who gave land for construction of tower. It is circular tower with beautiful view on town Dubrovnik and islands.

Fort St. Ivan from 16th century is located on south-east side of town walls. It was used for defense of town port. It was built in 1346. In 1522. it was connected with Fort Gundulic with towers.

Tower Bokar from 15th century is located in west side of town walls. It is also called Zvjezdan. Construction of tower started in 1461. and it was finished in 1570.

Fort Lovrijenac is located on west side of town walls. It is known as Gibraltar of Dubrovnik. Dubrovnik built this fort during battles between Dubrovnik and Venice. Fort Lovrijenac has triangular shape. Exterior walls are up to 12 m thick. Two bridges lead into the fort. Above gates is incription "Non Bene Pro Toto Libertas Venditur Auro" which means "Freedom is not sold for all the treasures of the world". Fort Lovrijenac is used as stage for theater shows and also for weddings.

Fort Imperial is located above town Dubrovnik on hill Srd. Construction of fort started during French rule in Dubrovnik in 1806. Construction of today's fort started in 1810. Fort Imperial was not attacked until 1991. in Homeland war when it was quite damaged. Inside the fort today is museum of defense during Homeland war. Cable car connects fort with town Dubrovnik and offers most beautiful view on town and sea.

Fort Revelin from 15th century is located on east side of town walls. It was built in 1463. as defense fort during Turkish attacks. In 1667. after the earthquake fort became headquarters of Dubrovnik Republic. On terrace of fort Revelin are today kept shows during Dubrovnik summer games.

Town Gates of Pile are west gates which were built in 1537. Gates of Pile were built on ruins of fort Pile which was built in 972. and demolished in 1818. Pile is Greek name for doors.

Town Gates of Ploce from 15th century are located on east side of town walls. Gates are located with inner and outer gates. Outer gates were built in 1450. Gates has stone and wooden bridge.

Dubrovnik's Cathedral of Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary was built on ruins of Byzantine and Romanesque cathedral which was ruined in 1667. earthquake. Cathedral had been built from 1671. until 1713. It was built in Baroque style. Legend says that Romanesque cathedral was built in 12th century with money given from king Richard the Lion Heart. He survived shipwreck near Lokrum and found shelter in Dubrovnik. As thank you he gave Dubrovnik 100 000 ducats. When this cathedral was ruined in earthquake, church of St. Blaise took the part of cathedral. New cathedral was finished in 1713. Inside the cathedral is altar with painting of Mary's Assumption from 16th century made by Italian painter Tizian.

Church of St. Blaise was built on foundations of old Romanesque church which was destroyed in fire in 1706. New church had been built from 1706.-1715. Statue of St. Blaise is on main altar. In his hands is model of town Dubrovnik before earthquake. St. Blaise is protector of town Dubrovnik. It is celebrated each year on 3rd of February. Church of St. Blaise was damaged in 1979. in earthquake and again during Homeland war.

Dominican monastery and Church of Little Brothers were built in 14th century. Church gates have large Gothic portal. Within the monastery is third oldest pharmacy in Europe.
Franciscan monastery and Church of St. Dominic were built in 14th century. Sculptor Bonino da Milano built south portal in 1419. Monastery is consisted of Church of St. Dominic, bell-tower, three monastery wings and cloister.

Rector's Palace used to be headquarters of Dubrovnik Republic's government and duke. Today inside the palace is Cultural-historical Museum. First mention of Rector's palace as fort in this area was in 13th century. Fort became palace in 14th century. Palace was damaged few times in fire and earthquakes. Original function of Rector's palace was kept until Dubrovnik Republic was cancelled in 1808. Duke used to be chosen for one month duty and he lived and worked inside the palace for entire month. He couldn't go out except for statesmanlike reasons.

Palace Divona is also called Sponza. It had been built from 1516. until 1521. It was built by masters from Korcula brothers Andrijic and master from Dubrovnik Paskoje Milicevic. Palace Divona was used for different purposes: customs office, mint, national treasury, bank, treasury and school. Today inside the palace is State Archives. In front of Sponza each year start Dubrovnik Summer Games.

Palace Isusovic-Braichi had been built from 1470.-1475.

Palace Pucic is today a hotel. It was built in 17th century. Palace Pucic is Baroque palace.

Mansion of Peter Sorkocevic had been built between 1472. and 1535. It is located in area of Lapad. It has one floor with saloon and 4 rooms. It is surrounded with garden and walls.

Mansion Stay was built in 16th century.

Mansion Pucic is located in area Pile.

Island Lokrum is located 0,5 nm south of old town Dubrovnik. You can visit it with group or private boat excursions, boat rentals or private boat transfers. Size of island Lokrum is 0,694 km2 and it has 5,06 km long coastline. Highest peak on island Lokrum is 96 m high Glavica. On island Lokrum you will find small port, Benedictine monastery, salt lake Dead sea, castle, botanical garden...

Rijeka Dubrovacka and Trsteno are settlements near Dubrovnik which you can visit with private or group car excursions, private car transfers or car rentals. Settlements have historical heritage, mansions, ACI marina...

Stradun, also called Placa, is the largest and most known street in Old Town Dubrovnik. Stradun stretches from east Gates of Ploce to west Gates of Pile. Stradun is paved with stone tablets. Stradun got its purpose in 12th century and today's look after 1667. earthquake. Stradun is famous walking promenade for all Dubrovnik inhabitants and tourists. It is also used for procession of St. Blaise and New Year's eve.

Big and Small Onofrio Fountain are located at the beginning and end of Stradun. Fountains were built by Onofrio della Cava from Naples. Fountains have circular shape. On big fountain water runs from 16 figures of masked characters. Small fountain was used only by Christians in Middle Ages.

Orlando's Column is stone column statue of knight Orlando. Messengers read the notifications within the column. Orlando's Column was built by Bonino da Milano, Italian sculptor. Dubrovnik elbow was lenght measure which was measured by the lenght of knight's forearm, 51,2 cm. In 1825. column was ruined by storm and renovated 50 years later.

Lazareti is a building which was used as quarantine. Building is located 300 m east of town walls. Dubrovnik Republic decided that no foreigner could enter the town without spending 30 days in quarantine. Quarantine Lazareti had been built from 1590. till 1642. New rule was to spend 40 days in quarantine. Inside the Lazareti is today Art workshop Lazareti.

Town bell-tower is located in town center. First one was built in 1444. and new one in 1929. Old town bell-tower was 31 m high. Bell was built in 1506. by Ivan Rabljanin. In 1667. old tower was damaged in earthquake and in 1929. started the construction of new one. Tower was damaged few times during Homeland war.

Cemetery Boninovo is main town cemetery located in town district Boninovo. Area of today's cemetery used to be mansion of family Altesi. In 18th century summer house was used for prostitution organization but the owner decided to give it for public usage and it was turned into cemetery in 19th century. There are few statues on cemetery which were made by Ivan Rendic. In central part of cemetery are graves of Dubrovnik soldiers with cross in the middle.

Porporela is town beach where are also kept concerts and sports competitions. Construction of Porporela started in 1873. Great storm in 1879. tossed large stone (3159 km) on Porporela and stone was used in construction of breakwater.

Seawall Kase is construction built for defense of town port from waves.

Bridge of dr. Franjo Tudman had been constructed from 1998. until 2002. It was named after first Croatian president Franjo Tudman. Bridge is 518 m long. It is located north of town Dubrovnik connecting two sides of bay Rijeka Dubrovacka.

Town theater Marin Drzic was founded in the end of World War II.

Cultural-historical museum is located inside Rector's palace. It is largest Dubrovnik's museum. It holds cultural and historical heritage of Dubrovnik Republic.

Home of writer Marin Drzic is smallest museum in Dubrovnik. It is theater museum. It was founded in 1989.

Archaeological Museum in Dubrovnik holds Prehistorical, Antique and Medieval collections.

Memorial room with exhibition of photographs of fallen defenders of Dubrovnik is located in palace Sponza.

Other museums in Dubrovnik:
- Ethnographic museum;
- Museum of modern history;
- Maritime museum;
- Museum of monastery Sigurata;
- Museum of Homeland war;
- Museum of Synagogue;
- Museum of Dominican monastery;
- Museum of Franciscan monastery…

Dubrovnik is a city in Croatia, located in region of South Dalmatia. Dubrovnik is administrative, cultural and historical center of region South Dalmatia.

Dubrovnik is situated in the bottom of hill Srd. Wider Dubrovnik's area includes narrow coastal belt 250 km long, stretching from the Klek on the west to Sutorin and cape Prevlaka on the east. Dubrovnik is situated on area of 143,35 km2.

You can get to Dubrovnik by airplane to Airport Dubrovnik located in Cilipi, 20 km south of Dubrovnik. If you come with airplane to airport Dubrovnik you can use car rentals and private car transfers or buses to get to Dubrovnik.

Dubrovnik is connected with Zagreb and Split during the entire year and Osijek, Zadar and Pula during the summer season. It is also connected with other countries: United Kingdom, Austria, Germany, Italy, Spain, Switzerland and many other. Trough Zagreb, Dubrovnik is connected with Berlin, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Moskow, Paris, Madrid, Prague, Sarajevo, Skopje, Bruxelles, Frankfurt, Istanbul, London and other.

You can get to Dubrovnik by bus lines from many Croatian towns and European countries: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Hungary, Austria, Italy, Germany, France and Slovakia.

If you are coming with a car you should take highway A1 Zagreb-Split and continue with Adriatic main road to Dubrovnik. Driving from Split to Dubrovnik lasts 3 hours.

Dubrovnik is connected with ferry lines with: Rijeka, Split, islands Hvar and Korcula and port Bari in Italy.

There are also many local ferry lines which you can use to get to nearby places. Also you can use private boat transfers for local distances. If you wish to come to Dubrovnik by train, last stop of train line is in Ploce, 70 km north of Dubrovnik. Then you can use bus or taxi services to get to Dubrovnik.

Private or group boat excursions are using speed boats to get you to Dubrovnik or nearby islands and islands of Central Dalmatia. You can rent a boat for private trips or water activities such as cruising. Also with private or group car excursions you can visit nearby mainland settlements and larger towns like Split, Cavtat, Makarska or Omis.

Dubrovnik has around 42 615 inhabitants. Over 90% of inhabitants are Croats, around 2,73% are Serbs, around 3,52% are Bosnians and 0,46% are Montenegrins. Over 84% of inhabitants are Catholics and there are some Muslims and Orthodox Christians. Inhabitants in Dubrovnik are mostly directed to shipbuilding, seafaring, crafts, trade and tourism.

City of Dubrovnik is consisted of 32 settlements: Bosanka, Brsecine, Cajkovica, Cajkovici, Donje Obuljeno, Dubravica, Dubrovnik, Gornje Obuljeno, Gromaca, Klisevo, Knezica, Kolocep, Komolac, Lopud, Lozica, Ljubac, Mokosica, Mravinjac, Mrcevo, Nova Mokosica, Orasac, Osojnik, Petrovo Selo, Pobrezje, Prijevor, Rozat, Sudurad, Sustjepan, Sipanska Luka, Sumet, Trsteno, Zaton.

Dubrovnik has Mediterranean climate with hot summers and mild winters. Average year temperature is 16,4°C. Average summer temperature is 26°C. Dubrovnik has over 250 sunny hours a year.

It also has around 109 rainy days a year. Low temperatures and snow are very rare in this area.

Winds that blow are bora and south wind. Dubrovnik is protected from bora by hill Srd. Bora is cold and hursh wind blowing from north towards the sea. Dubrovnik is protected from south wind by island Lokrum. Salinity of the sea is around 38%.

Distances from other towns in Croatia and Europe: Split – 228 km, Makarska – 151 km, Cavtat – 21 km, Imotski – 183 km, Omis – 198 km, Sinj – 221 km, Trogir – 255 km, Sibenik – 277 km, Zadar – 347 km, Senj – 487 km, Rijeka – 603 km, Zagreb – 599 km, Pula – 709 km, Rovinj – 692 km, Osijek – 552 km, Bjelovar – 679 km, Varazdin – 683 km, Vienna – 954 km, Budapest – 940 km, Belgrade – 461 km, Sarajevo – 236 km, Madrid – 2651 km, Milano – 1096 km, Venice – 832 km, Ljubljana – 656 km, Berlin – 1653 km, Prague – 1274 km...

Tourist Board Dubrovnik +385(0)20 323 887
Fire department 193
Information on international phone numbers 11802
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Emergency number 112
Sea help 9155
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Consulates in Dubrovnik: Belgium, Denmark, Great Britain, Austria and Netherlands.

Dubrovnik offers different kinds of transportation: buses, car rentals, boat rentals, taxi, private car transfers, private boat transfers, ferry... There is public parking garage in Dubrovnik.

From Dubrovnik you can go on one-day private or group car excursions to Mostar, Medugorje, Split, Omis... You can also visit islands Korcula, Lastovo, Mljet, Hvar, Sipan and many other with group or private boat excursions.

Dubrovnik has everything you might need during your stay: pharmacy, banks, post office, restaurants, cafes, night clubs, exchange office, ATM, bakeries, patisteries, souvenir shops, market, stores, shopping malls...

One theory says that Dubrovnik was founded in 7th century. Latinos from Epidaurum were escaping from Slavs and Avars on a cliff Laus, which means rock. Slavs came to south bottom of hill Srd and founded settlement Dubrava. Those two settlements merged in 11th century.
Other theory says that it was founded in 3th century on island Laus.
Last theory says that it was founded in Greek times, because of the findings of remains of churches in port. Dubrovnik has been first time mentioned in documents in 850.

It recognized the rule of Byzantium. It was first time mentioned in written doocuments in 850.

Dubrovnik was burned in 992. by emperor Samuilo.

At the end of 10th century Dubrovnik's Archdiocese and metropolis were founded.

Venetians ruled in Dubrovnik from 1205. till 1358. In 13th century Dubrovnik expanded on nearby territories: island Lastovo, Ston on Peljesac, island Mljet. Borders of Dubrovnik were defined in 15th century.

In 1380. Dubrovnik grew into independent and recognized Republic. In Dubrovnik's Republic, Grand Chamber had authorities.

On 27. of January 1416. Dubrovnik decided to abolish slavery and recognizes the independence of United States of America. It was first slavery abolition in Europe. In that time, Dubrovnik had around 50 000 inhabitants.

In 16th century Dubrovnik developed trading with Turks, Italy and Spain.

Dubrovnik had third largest navy in the world. Dubrovnik had its own flag, coat of arm and army. Dubrovnik's flag had the image of the patron St. Blaise and inscription LIBERTAS.

In 1667. Dubrovnik was hit by a large earthquake. There was also a fire and many other bad things striking Dubrovnik.

When new world was discovered all trade had been moved to the Atlantic. Dubrovnik's economy developed again in 18th century.

In 1806. French general entered Dubrovnik and in 1808. Dubrovnik's Republic was abolished by French marshal Marmont.

In 1815. Dubrovnik was merged with the rest of the Dalmatia. Croatia, Slavonia and Dalmatia together with Dubrovnik were under the Austrian-Hungarian Monarchy until the end of the World War I. when was founded Kingdom SHS (Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes).

In 1941. Dubrovnik was part of Independent State of Croatia. After the World War II, it became part of Yugoslavia until 1991. when Croatia became independent Republic.

On 20. February 1951. a meteorite fell 40 km far from Dubrovnik, in Molunat and it was named after Dubrovnik.

Famous Dubrovnik's inhabitants: poet Ivan Gundulic, writer Marin Drzic, scientist Ruder Boskovic, scientist Marin Getaldic, politician Frano Supilo, writer Luko Paljetak, songwriter Ibrica Jusic, singer Tereza Kesovija, singer Milo Hrnic, swimmer Sanja Jovanovic, painter Nikola Bozidarevic and many other.

Dubrovnik is ideal starting point for private or group car excursions to Split, Makarska, Cavtat and many other coastal towns. In Dubrovnik you can rent a car or use private car transfers to get to airport or stores.

Around Dubrovnik are many beautiful islands which you can visit with group or private boat excursions. With private boat transfers or boat rentals you can also visit Split, island Korcula, island Mljet, island Hvar or island Lastovo.

Towns friends of Dubrovnik: Vukovar in Croatia, Ravenna in Italy, Ragusa in Italy, Venice in Italy, Graz in Austria, Helsingborg in Sweden, Bad Homburg in Germany, Sarajevo in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Rueil Malmaison in France, Monterey in USA.

Pope John Paul II visited Dubrovnik in 2003. Pope beatified Marija Petkovic.

In 1926. Dubrovnik Republic built one of the first Medieval sewerage systems which is still used.

Pharmacy in Franciscan monastery is third oldest in Europe (1317.).

First world's quarantine was built in Dubrovnik in 1377.

Dubrovnik was first European town which forbid slavery in 1416.

Dubrovnik maritime law on safety is first of that kind in the world.

Dubrovnik Republic had one of the strongest fleets in Mediterranean with over 180 ships and over 40 000 sailors.

In 1783. Dubrovnik Republic was first in the world to recognized USA.

Many scenes of famous series Game of Thrones were made in Dubrovnik.

Dubrovnik is known as waterpolo town. Its clubs won many championship and olympic medals.