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Dubrovnik's UNESCO Old Town is a film-set perfect cluster of Renaissance and Baroque architecture inside intact medieval walls. Cruise ships flood it 10:00–17:00 — visit at dawn or after dinner for the magic.
Dubrovnik on the map
Nearby emergency services
🏥 Hospitals
- Dubrovnik General HospitalRoka Mišetića 2
🚓 Police stations
- Tourist PoliceVukovarska 24
Currency in Dubrovnik
Currency
Euro
Code / Symbol
EUR · €
Rate
Direct (since 2023)
- · Croatia adopted the euro in January 2023.
- · Cards accepted everywhere.
What to eat in Dubrovnik
- Black risottoCuttlefish ink — Lady Pi-Pi at the top of the Old Town.
- PekaOctopus or veal cooked under a bell — order 24 h ahead at Konoba Dubrava.
- Oysters from StonDay-trip 1 h north for fresh oysters at the source — €1 each.
Is Dubrovnik safe? Travel safety tips
Polished marble streets
Stradun is glass-slick when wet. Wear grippy shoes.
Tourist-trap restaurants
Eat 2+ streets uphill from Stradun. Prices halve and quality rises.
Cruise-day pickpockets
Old Town pickpocketing peaks on 4+ ship days. Use a front pocket.
Sun exposure
Mediterranean sun is brutal — wall-walk before 10:00 or after 17:00.
Top things to do in Dubrovnik
- City WallsLandmark2 km circuit, €35 — go at 08:00 sharp.Open in Maps →
- Mount Srđ cable carViewpointSunset over the red roofs — €27 return.Open in Maps →
- Lokrum IslandNature10-min boat — peacocks, monastery, GoT iron throne replica.Open in Maps →
- Rector's PalaceMuseumGothic-Renaissance former seat of the Dubrovnik Republic — €15.Open in Maps →
- Banje BeachBeachPebble beach with Old Town view — busy but iconic.Open in Maps →
Useful Dubrovnik info
Best time to visit
Late May–June, September. Avoid July/August midday heat.
Public transport
Libertas city bus, €2 on board / €1.70 from kiosks. Buses 1A/1B/3 to Old Town. Bolt and Uber operate.
Airport
Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) — 20 km. Airport shuttle €10 to Pile Gate, taxi €40 fixed.
Plug & voltage
Type C/F, 230V
- · Bus from Split (4.5 h) crosses Bosnia's Neum corridor — carry passport for non-EU travellers.
- · Pile Gate is the western Old Town entrance — buses 1A, 1B, 3 from Gruž bus terminal.
- · Ferry to Bari (Italy) leaves overnight, 10 h — Jadrolinija.
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