A medieval city that will remind you a lot of the Roman era of centuries past, Dubrovnik is a city that many people fall in love with at first sight. It’s perfectly poised on the water and has mazes of terracotta roofs like a fairytale. If you are in Croatia for some time off, you couldn’t have picked a better city. Without further ado, here are the best things to do in Dubrovnik:
1) Walking the Dubrovnik Walls
As mentioned earlier, Dubrovnik is a well preserved medieval town and consequently features old walls from a time when cities erected barricades around their perimeters to hold off enemy attacks. The walls of Dubrovnik have been kept intact by the generations that have swapped the architectural heritage, and it’s a great place for a stroll overlooking a charming blue sea. Walking the wall is not only a scenic experience but also a fitness one as you’ll need about two hours to go around the entire city!
2) Strolling the Old Town
The whitewashed Old Town will have you feeling you walked right into a chapter of a 16 th -century storybook. Weather-beaten cobbled walkways characterize the cityscape, which is compact and filled with small shops that sandwich the narrow streets. While perusing the nostalgic backdrops, be sure to pass by the Stradun, the town’s primary thoroughfare. For GoT fans, it may be worthwhile pointing out that Cersei did the walk of shame in Dubrovnik’s St.Dominika Street.
3) Watching Dubrovnik from the sky with a cable car ride
There are some awesome views around the city, but nothing beats the scenery of a cable car ride connecting the city, which lies at the foot of a small hill, and the top of that hill. The orange roofs stand out brilliantly in the sun, and you can see the organization in the layout and the entire wall snaking across the city. It’s also quite refreshing to watch how the vibrant town complements the endless sea of cobalt before it. The nature preceding the city is also another highlight.
4) Visiting Gornji Ugao Tower
This excavated foundry is a little hidden, and it provides tons of cool history tracing back to the latter part of the 15 th century. Gornji Ugao is said to have housed armaments, and it is a unique industrial site of its kind. You can get to it through the Stradun to Minceta tower, before passing by a basketball court to reach the entrance. The former is also another detour worth your time.
5) Sailing around Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik is at the doorstep of an enormous sea and consequently presents plenty of opportunities for boating enthusiasts. You can opt for sailing holidays across the nearby waters or delve further beyond to popular stops such as the Elafiti islands that offer the perfect escape from Dubrovnik. An evening sail is especially one you’ll treasure for a lifetime because of the bewitching sunsets!
The fun never stops in Dubrovnik; there’s much to see and do. While you’re there, remember to indulge in vintage Croatian wine and the sizzling Dalmatian cuisine.The food and drink are just as good as the idyllic nature of the city!
