We spent the last day of our Croatia visit in Dubrovnik.
On our way from Bosnia & Herzegovina to Dubrovnik yesterday, we made a quick stop at a viewpoint of the Neretva Valley.
Dubrovnik is not far from the Neretva Valley.
After we dropped off our bags at the hotel, we immediately set out to explore the city.
Dubrovnik is one of Croatia’s top tourist destinations, particularly since it became a major filming location for “Game of Thrones”. Naturally, visiting these filming sites was a must-do on our itinerary.
We began with a visit to King’s Landing.
Noticing the large number of tourists and considering that we were exploring on foot, we decided to tackle the more distant sites first, including several viewpoints.
After visiting the viewpoint, we headed to Banje Beach before making our way to the Old Town.
It was so hot we couldn’t resist stopping for some gelato at Peppino’s before we continued our walk. They claimed to have the best gelato in Dubrovnik.
After enjoying the gelato, I debated whether we should visit the city walls or wait until the next morning. The Dubrovnik City Walls are one of the city’s most iconic features. There was only an hour left before it closed for the day. But my eagerness to see it got the better of me, so I decided to take a chance and go for it.
It was about 1.5 miles to walk the entire length of the city walls.
It offered panoramic views.
It took us less than an hour, and we finished it before it closed.
For some reason, I mistakenly thought Lovrijenac Fortress was within the city walls but realized too late that it was actually located about 10 minutes away. By the time we rushed there, it was already closed.
However, we enjoyed the views of the surrounding area.
Since it was getting dark, we decided to called it a day and headed back to our hotel.
This morning, we were up early and returned to the Old Town. The plaza, which had been crowded with tourists yesterday was empty in the early hours in the morning.
Dubrovnik’s Old Town was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979 due to its historical and architectural significance.
One of the landmarks in the Old Town is Onofrio’s Fountains, which were part of the cities’ water supply system constructed in the 15th century. The Large Onofrio’s Fountain is located near the Pile Gate.
The Church of St. Blaise is another landmark dedicated to St. Blaise, who is believed to have saved the city from a surprise attack by the Venetians in the early 10th century. The church was built between 1706 and 1715.
The Rector’s Palace has been rebuilt many times due to damage from explosions, fires, and earthquakes and is one of the most prominent and historically significant buildings in Dubrovnik, reflecting the city’s rich history and cultural heritage.
The Jesuit Stairs were inspired by the famous Spanish Steps in Rome. They also served as a filming location for the “Walk of Shame” scene in “Game of Thrones”.
Stradun is the main street of the Old Town and the heart of the city’s social life.
After leaving the Old Town, we went to the port for a walk.
Finally, with some time left before our flight, we made a brief stop at Plage de Soline on our way to the airport.
