Elisa's guide: in and around Dubrovnik without a car
Lieux emblématiques
The symbol of Dubrovniks survival and freedom, the fort was used for the defence of the city and the western Pile gate. Above the entrance to the fort is the famed inscription: NON BENE PRO TOTO LIBERTAS VENDITUR AURO (Freedom is not sold for all gold in the world). The first official records mention the fort in 1301, although it is believed that its construction began earlier. Today Lovrjenac is well-known as one of the Dubrovnik Summer Festival open-air venues particularly suitable for works by William Shakespeare.
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Lovrijenac
29 Ul. od TabakarijeThe symbol of Dubrovniks survival and freedom, the fort was used for the defence of the city and the western Pile gate. Above the entrance to the fort is the famed inscription: NON BENE PRO TOTO LIBERTAS VENDITUR AURO (Freedom is not sold for all gold in the world). The first official records mention the fort in 1301, although it is believed that its construction began earlier. Today Lovrjenac is well-known as one of the Dubrovnik Summer Festival open-air venues particularly suitable for works by William Shakespeare.
The Baroque church dedicated to the Dubrovnik patron Saint Blaise was constructed according to the design of the Venetian master Marino Gropelli in 1715, on the site of the previous church in the Romanesque style dedicated to the same saint. Saint Blaise (St. Vlaho cro.), identified by medieval Slavs with the pagan god Veles, is the patron saint of the city of Dubrovnik and formerly the protector of the independent Republic of Ragusa.
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Church of Saint Blaise
2 Luža ul.The Baroque church dedicated to the Dubrovnik patron Saint Blaise was constructed according to the design of the Venetian master Marino Gropelli in 1715, on the site of the previous church in the Romanesque style dedicated to the same saint. Saint Blaise (St. Vlaho cro.), identified by medieval Slavs with the pagan god Veles, is the patron saint of the city of Dubrovnik and formerly the protector of the independent Republic of Ragusa.
The Dubrovnik city walls are the major attraction for visitors and one of the best preserved fortification complexes in Europe. The 1940-metre long walls encompass five forts and sixteen towers and bastions. This amazing museum in the open air is open for visitors all the year round.
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Muralhas de Dubrovnik
The Dubrovnik city walls are the major attraction for visitors and one of the best preserved fortification complexes in Europe. The 1940-metre long walls encompass five forts and sixteen towers and bastions. This amazing museum in the open air is open for visitors all the year round.
In great danger of contracting the plague, the
people of Dubrovnik built lazarettos which served as
isolation hospitals. Visitors from pestiferous and
suspicious areas, according to a Liber Viridis
regulation from 1377, had to spend 40 days in
special places.
The history of the Dubrovnik lazarettos reflects the
entire history of the protection against plague in the
Dubrovnik Republic. The last constructed lazaretto is
the one located at the eastern entrance to the city
called Ploče. The construction of the lazaretto,
comprising 5 buildings, was completed in 1642.
The lazaretto has been excellently preserved and
some of its buildings are nowadays venues for
various art and craft workshops.
Lazareti - kreativna četvrt Dubrovnika
8 Ul. Frana SupilaIn great danger of contracting the plague, the
people of Dubrovnik built lazarettos which served as
isolation hospitals. Visitors from pestiferous and
suspicious areas, according to a Liber Viridis
regulation from 1377, had to spend 40 days in
special places.
The history of the Dubrovnik lazarettos reflects the
entire history of the protection against plague in the
Dubrovnik Republic. The last constructed lazaretto is
the one located at the eastern entrance to the city
called Ploče. The construction of the lazaretto,
comprising 5 buildings, was completed in 1642.
The lazaretto has been excellently preserved and
some of its buildings are nowadays venues for
various art and craft workshops.
Mount Srđ offers a magnificent view of Dubrovnik and its surroundings. On a clear day, you can see up to 60 km (37 miles). The Dubrovnik cable, built in 1969, makes easy to come here. You can also get there on foot (see chapter Hiking & Walking).
The monumental Fort Imperial was built at this strategic location during Napoleon's occupation in 1810. From the fort, the French controlled the sea and the hinterland of Dubrovnik. The Imperial Fort, as the first line of defense, played a major role during the Croatian War of Independence.
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Fort Imperial
2 Srđ ul.Mount Srđ offers a magnificent view of Dubrovnik and its surroundings. On a clear day, you can see up to 60 km (37 miles). The Dubrovnik cable, built in 1969, makes easy to come here. You can also get there on foot (see chapter Hiking & Walking).
The monumental Fort Imperial was built at this strategic location during Napoleon's occupation in 1810. From the fort, the French controlled the sea and the hinterland of Dubrovnik. The Imperial Fort, as the first line of defense, played a major role during the Croatian War of Independence.
Guide des Quartiers
The residents of old Dubrovnik entered the city through two main gates, the eastern gate at Ploče and the western one at Pile. The draw bridges were pulled up at night to prevent passage to uninvited visitors. Entering the Pile gate, where one can see costumed city guards in summer, you come to the principal street called Placa or Stradun. The main open-air public space of Dubrovnik, the favourite promenade and meeting place, the venue of all great festivities and processions, Stradun is the main shopping area and the widest and most beautiful street which divides the Old City into its northern and southern part. Its origins go back to the 11th century, when the people filled up the shallow sea channel which separated the one time Islet of Lave and a settlement on it from the land where another settlement existed
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Stradun
The residents of old Dubrovnik entered the city through two main gates, the eastern gate at Ploče and the western one at Pile. The draw bridges were pulled up at night to prevent passage to uninvited visitors. Entering the Pile gate, where one can see costumed city guards in summer, you come to the principal street called Placa or Stradun. The main open-air public space of Dubrovnik, the favourite promenade and meeting place, the venue of all great festivities and processions, Stradun is the main shopping area and the widest and most beautiful street which divides the Old City into its northern and southern part. Its origins go back to the 11th century, when the people filled up the shallow sea channel which separated the one time Islet of Lave and a settlement on it from the land where another settlement existed
We are located here, in the heart of active life!
Dubrovnik's main port is in Gruž along with its largest market and the main bus station. Historically a manufacturing and industrial base of Dubrovnik, today it is one of the main residential areas of the city along with Lapad and Mokošica.
Located in a naturally protected bay, the port was used as an Austro-Hungarian naval facility until late 1918 and today is capable of accommodating large passenger cruise ships, ferries, excursion boats , water taxis, yachts, etc.
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Gruž
We are located here, in the heart of active life!
Dubrovnik's main port is in Gruž along with its largest market and the main bus station. Historically a manufacturing and industrial base of Dubrovnik, today it is one of the main residential areas of the city along with Lapad and Mokošica.
Located in a naturally protected bay, the port was used as an Austro-Hungarian naval facility until late 1918 and today is capable of accommodating large passenger cruise ships, ferries, excursion boats , water taxis, yachts, etc.
Babin Kuk is a tourist area of Dubrovnik situated on Lapad peninsula, only 4 km from the Old Town. It's home to a range of great hotels and beaches
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Babin Kuk
Babin Kuk is a tourist area of Dubrovnik situated on Lapad peninsula, only 4 km from the Old Town. It's home to a range of great hotels and beaches
Beaches
Praia de Bellevue
Only a 15 minute walk away!
Banje Beach
The beach next to the Ploce gate of the Old town.
22 minutes walk from the apartment. Here you will find beaches, restaurants, pubs, a promenade under the trees.
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Poluotok Lapad
22 minutes walk from the apartment. Here you will find beaches, restaurants, pubs, a promenade under the trees.
35 min walk from the apartment along the coast or bus 6 (pick up in nearby Vukovarska street ).
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Praia de Copacabana (Dubrovnik)
Ulica Ivana pl. Zajca35 min walk from the apartment along the coast or bus 6 (pick up in nearby Vukovarska street ).
A wonderful place to enjoy swimming and diving in the transparent turquoise water under the pine trees. Plan a whole day for a trip to the island-nature park, you will not be disappointed. The boat departs from the port of Dubrovnik and after few minutes you are in this paradise.Here you can swim, explore the island and take a picture on the throne from Games of throne.
The only thing you must not do is stay overnight on the island. They say the island is haunted. This strange story is created by the centuries of rich history, legends, tales and the magic of the sea and nature.
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Lokrum
A wonderful place to enjoy swimming and diving in the transparent turquoise water under the pine trees. Plan a whole day for a trip to the island-nature park, you will not be disappointed. The boat departs from the port of Dubrovnik and after few minutes you are in this paradise.Here you can swim, explore the island and take a picture on the throne from Games of throne.
The only thing you must not do is stay overnight on the island. They say the island is haunted. This strange story is created by the centuries of rich history, legends, tales and the magic of the sea and nature.
Beach clubs
Coral Beach Club, situated in a private cove right on the tip of the breath-taking peninsula Babin Kuk. The beach club is surrounded by palm trees this beach takes you to a different dimension. Equipped with loungers, restaurant and boardwalk it provides everything you need for a day at the beach.
In the evening, this beach club transforms into an intimate and magical ambience ideal for a night of relaxation with cocktails and carefully selected gastro delicacies.
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Coral Beach Club
30 Ul. Ivana pl. ZajcaCoral Beach Club, situated in a private cove right on the tip of the breath-taking peninsula Babin Kuk. The beach club is surrounded by palm trees this beach takes you to a different dimension. Equipped with loungers, restaurant and boardwalk it provides everything you need for a day at the beach.
In the evening, this beach club transforms into an intimate and magical ambience ideal for a night of relaxation with cocktails and carefully selected gastro delicacies.
Located only steps away from the famous Old City, Banje Beach is a sensational place to relax and enjoy the crystal clear Adriatic. Great food and cocktails paired with comfortable lounge chairs, and exotic bamboo beds with baldachins provide everything necessary for to unwind.
Enjoy a massage or party with the resident DJ that will mix hot international sounds. When the sun goes down the beach is exotic and fashionable , surrounded by torches and candles ideal for partying the night away.
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Banje Beach Restaurant and Night Club
10/B Ul. Frana SupilaLocated only steps away from the famous Old City, Banje Beach is a sensational place to relax and enjoy the crystal clear Adriatic. Great food and cocktails paired with comfortable lounge chairs, and exotic bamboo beds with baldachins provide everything necessary for to unwind.
Enjoy a massage or party with the resident DJ that will mix hot international sounds. When the sun goes down the beach is exotic and fashionable , surrounded by torches and candles ideal for partying the night away.
Restaurants & Bars
After a pleasant walk along the coast, you will reach the door of this restaurant known for offering fish and seafood dishes. On weekdays, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., you can eat the so-called Marenda with local people at a very low price. Just ask for "Marenda"!
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Yacht Club Orsan
4 Ul. Ivana pl. ZajcaAfter a pleasant walk along the coast, you will reach the door of this restaurant known for offering fish and seafood dishes. On weekdays, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., you can eat the so-called Marenda with local people at a very low price. Just ask for "Marenda"!
The most famous pizza in the old town, at a low price
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Mea Culpa Dubrovnik
3 Ul. za RokomThe most famous pizza in the old town, at a low price
Want to try a Michelin-starred restaurant for a very special evening? It's a good address!
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Restaurant 360
bb Ul. Svetog DominikaWant to try a Michelin-starred restaurant for a very special evening? It's a good address!
Magic at sunset! This is just the right spot to have a drink, and jump into the water when it gets too hot. The only problem: You have to find the bar, first!
What looks like a bar is actually an opening in the ramparts, which are clinging to the rocks at this level of the old town. To get there, from the Stradun, go down south via the Od Marguerita alley, follow the “cold drink” sign and after passing the Jesuit church, turn left. At the entrance to the Buža, you have to take the steps to enter the fortification wall through the hole (buža in the Dubrovnik dialect). It is the larger of the two bars of the same name, it is also the more expensive.
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Buža Bar
9 Crijevićeva ul.Magic at sunset! This is just the right spot to have a drink, and jump into the water when it gets too hot. The only problem: You have to find the bar, first!
What looks like a bar is actually an opening in the ramparts, which are clinging to the rocks at this level of the old town. To get there, from the Stradun, go down south via the Od Marguerita alley, follow the “cold drink” sign and after passing the Jesuit church, turn left. At the entrance to the Buža, you have to take the steps to enter the fortification wall through the hole (buža in the Dubrovnik dialect). It is the larger of the two bars of the same name, it is also the more expensive.
Day trips without a car
We recommend the Elafite Islands cruise where you can explore wooded untouched oases, and where the nature lovers can enjoy picturesque villages on the Islands of Koločep, Lopud and Šipan and the island life. The starting point of the boats is ten minutes walk from our apartment.
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Elaphiti Islands
We recommend the Elafite Islands cruise where you can explore wooded untouched oases, and where the nature lovers can enjoy picturesque villages on the Islands of Koločep, Lopud and Šipan and the island life. The starting point of the boats is ten minutes walk from our apartment.
Take a number 15 bus to Ston in front of our building. In Ston you can visit the salt pans and one of the longest ramparts in Europe. You can also taste the oysters and other seafood in the well-known restaurants of Mali Ston Bay.
*Bus 15 is not running on Sundays and holidays.
Departures from Dubrovnik : 10:45 am, 03:15 pm, 08:15 pm
Departures from Ston : 05:30 am, 12:00 am, 07:00 pm
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Mali Ston
Take a number 15 bus to Ston in front of our building. In Ston you can visit the salt pans and one of the longest ramparts in Europe. You can also taste the oysters and other seafood in the well-known restaurants of Mali Ston Bay.
*Bus 15 is not running on Sundays and holidays.
Departures from Dubrovnik : 10:45 am, 03:15 pm, 08:15 pm
Departures from Ston : 05:30 am, 12:00 am, 07:00 pm
If you like art, here you can meet the work of one of the most famous Croatian artists, Vlaho Bukovac, in his own house became the museum. A little further, on the hill you will meet the work of one of the greatest Croatian sculptors Ivan Mestrovic in the mausoleum of family Racic.
City bus number 10 will pick you up in front of our building and take you to the cute little town of Cavtat.
Bus 10: First departure from Dubrovnik - 05:00 am, last departure from Cavtat - 00:00.
Every hour
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Cavtat
If you like art, here you can meet the work of one of the most famous Croatian artists, Vlaho Bukovac, in his own house became the museum. A little further, on the hill you will meet the work of one of the greatest Croatian sculptors Ivan Mestrovic in the mausoleum of family Racic.
City bus number 10 will pick you up in front of our building and take you to the cute little town of Cavtat.
Bus 10: First departure from Dubrovnik - 05:00 am, last departure from Cavtat - 00:00.
Every hour
Regular catamaran lines leave early in the morning for Split and return to Dubrovnik in the evening. On their way, they stop in Korcula. Use this opportunity to visit Marco Polo's hometown and one of the most beautiful towns on the Adriatic.
Departures from Dubrovnik at 07:00 am. Departure from Korčula at 07:25 pm. Tickets on sale in Jadrolinija's store in the port.
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Korcula Old Town
Regular catamaran lines leave early in the morning for Split and return to Dubrovnik in the evening. On their way, they stop in Korcula. Use this opportunity to visit Marco Polo's hometown and one of the most beautiful towns on the Adriatic.
Departures from Dubrovnik at 07:00 am. Departure from Korčula at 07:25 pm. Tickets on sale in Jadrolinija's store in the port.
The island of Mljet is mentioned in the legends of Odysseus, Saint Paul and the Benedictines. Rent a bike and cycle to the woods and to the edge of the interior lake of the island, or simply take a walk, smell the pine forest and take a boat to the island of Sainte-Marie - located in the middle of the Grand Lac - and explore the 12th-century Benedictine monastery and church.
How to go there? By boat from the port of Gruz (10 min walk from our apartment)
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do Mljet
The island of Mljet is mentioned in the legends of Odysseus, Saint Paul and the Benedictines. Rent a bike and cycle to the woods and to the edge of the interior lake of the island, or simply take a walk, smell the pine forest and take a boat to the island of Sainte-Marie - located in the middle of the Grand Lac - and explore the 12th-century Benedictine monastery and church.
How to go there? By boat from the port of Gruz (10 min walk from our apartment)
Night life
These superb stone spaces in the former quarantine house are given over to happenings of an arty/underground nature, including quality DJs spinning electronica. An international multimedia festival is held here, which includes independent, cutting-edge music, theatre, dance and more. For info on programme check their FB.
Open 09:00 pm - 04:00 am
Club Lazareti
10 Ulica Frana SupilaThese superb stone spaces in the former quarantine house are given over to happenings of an arty/underground nature, including quality DJs spinning electronica. An international multimedia festival is held here, which includes independent, cutting-edge music, theatre, dance and more. For info on programme check their FB.
Open 09:00 pm - 04:00 am
"One of the top destinations in the world offers you Culture Club Revelin. Situated in a unique 500 year old medieval fortress, the atmosphere and beats created by world class DJ’s and top chart performers will leave you wanting more.
Numerous celebrities and dazzling party people from all over the world, reveal the Dubrovnik nightlife temptations, a night of class and style with a unique historic twist.
A Blend of antique exterior and modern interior with a special focus on hospitality and state-of-the-art technology has set Culture Club Revelin apart from the rest."
The International Nightlife Association (INA)
(Ranking the world's 100 best clubs 2019)
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Culture club Revelin
3 Ul. Svetog Dominika"One of the top destinations in the world offers you Culture Club Revelin. Situated in a unique 500 year old medieval fortress, the atmosphere and beats created by world class DJ’s and top chart performers will leave you wanting more.
Numerous celebrities and dazzling party people from all over the world, reveal the Dubrovnik nightlife temptations, a night of class and style with a unique historic twist.
A Blend of antique exterior and modern interior with a special focus on hospitality and state-of-the-art technology has set Culture Club Revelin apart from the rest."
The International Nightlife Association (INA)
(Ranking the world's 100 best clubs 2019)