Dubrovnik is a city in southern Croatia fronting the Adriatic Sea. Perched perfectly on the hillside with spectacular Seaview and an amazing Old Town. We were blown away driving through the city on our first day. This is Dubrovnik, Croatia – I Had No Idea.
We stayed at a super cute Airbnb in a perfect location. Close to everything we needed with an amazing view.
Did you know that in 1991, Serbian and Montenegrian armies attacked Dubrovnik? Yeah, I know, me neither. It is so amazing learning about the history and seeing where these countries are today. Visiting during winter and the current pandemic is 50/50. Half super awesome as the place is pretty empty, relaxed, and calm. Half super empty with lots closed as workers take the winter off after serving tourists all summer long. Walking within the walls of the old town, along the well-preserved buildings ranging from baroque St. Blaise Church to Renaissance Sponza Palace and Gothic Rector’s Palace, now a history museum.
Paved with limestone, the pedestrianized Stradun is lined with shops and restaurants of all kinds. This place is magnificently beautiful and I am pinching myself wondering if it is all a dream. I got emotional and cried today and my kids were looking at me like I am crazy 
but I was just so overwhelmed with all the feels.
I am grateful for the opportunity to be able to experience such awesomeness 
There is so much to do in Old Town and in Dubrovnik in general. We missed out on doing the cable car as we have been riding them in a few places but this is something you can do. From there, you have the best views of Dubrovnik and the surrounding area. Eat at the cafe overlooking Old Town, visit the Museum of Homeland War, Ride buggy and follow hiking trails. You can spend a while here enjoying the area.
We spent our few days doing various activities in Old town. Climbing and walking the wall is a must. It is a little pricy at about $30 and half that for kids. I did get the tourist card which allowed for entry to a few museums and the wall so it made it a better value. The views from the walls were just spectacular. The walls are 1940 meters long with 6 fortresses (Lovrijenac, Revelin, Minčeta, Bokar, St John and St Lucas).
If you are a Game Of Throne fan, this isa great city to visit as a lot of scenes were filmed here. Dubrovnik in Croatia was the perfect place for King’s Landing. The Red Keep (Lovrijenac Fort). The Purple Wedding (Gradac Park). The Riot (Pile Gate). The Walk of Shame (Spanish steps by Saint Ignatius Church). City of Qarth: The Rector’s Palace.
There is so much information along the streets in the Old Town, you can stroll along and read of the history, what happened and see how the city and country overcame the struggles they went through. We visited a few museums in the Old Town.
Rector’s Palace – Built in the late 15th century for the elected rector who governed Dubrovnik. Today the palace has been turned into the Cultural History Museum, with artfully restored rooms, portraits, coats of arms and coins, evoking the glorious history of Ragusa.
Memorial Room of the Defenders of Dubrovnik – This museum is dedicated to the local hero’s who dedicated their life to save Dubrovnik.
Maritime Museum – Lots of well-presented displays and interesting artefacts to admire and take in.
Museum of Modern Art Dubrovnik – Small museum but had beautiful pieces. If you have the pass definitely stop in.
The Cultural Historical Museum – The Cultural-Historical Museum is located in the Rectors Palace and is included in the Dubrovnik Card Package.
There are lots more to visit. Be sure to pick your must do from the tourist card as there are quite a few museums included.
Other things to see and do while in the city includes the Dubrovnik Cathedral, Lovrijenac Fort, St. John Fortress, Sponza Palace, Clock Tower and of course if you are visiting during the summertime, you must check out the beaches.
Be sure to check out our other stops on our journey around the world.
Tips
1 Croatian Kuna equals 0.15 United States Dollar at the time of posting
You do not need a car to get around. Stay in the Old Town or close and you can walk to everything. Bus is also super inexpensive if you need to use it.
USD is not widely accepted. Kuna is so bring change. Some places will accept Euro.
Card is not widely accepted in smaller establishments, cash is king
Airbnb we stayed at – Apartment Natasha
