Dubrovnik City Walls: A Walk Through History
Explore Dubrovnik's iconic City Walls: a UNESCO World Heritage Site offering stunning views and a journey through centuries of history.
The Dubrovnik City Walls, a UNESCO World Heritage site, are a series of defensive stone walls encircling the Old Town of Dubrovnik, Croatia. Built and modified between the 9th and 17th centuries, they protected the city for centuries and offer stunning panoramic views.
A brief summary to Dubrovnik City Walls
Local tips
- Purchase tickets online in advance to avoid long queues, especially during peak season.
- Walk the walls early in the morning or late in the afternoon to avoid crowds and the midday heat.
- Wear comfortable shoes, bring sunscreen, and stay hydrated, as there is limited shade on the walls.
- Consider purchasing a Dubrovnik Pass for access to the walls and other attractions, as well as bus rides.
- Walk in a counter-clockwise direction, as this is the only permitted direction.
Getting There
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Walking
The main entrance to the City Walls is located just inside the Pile Gate, the primary entrance to Dubrovnik's Old Town. After passing through the gate, the entrance is easily found near the St. Saviour Church and the Onofrio Fountain. From the Old Town Harbour, walk along St. Dominic Street to the St. Lucas Fortress, where another entrance is located. Note that the walls can only be walked in a counter-clockwise direction.
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Public Transport
From Dubrovnik's main bus station or Gruž harbor, take any local Libertas bus heading towards Pile Gate. Buses 1A, 1B, 1C, 2, 2A, 3, 3A, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 17 all connect to Pile Gate. Get off at the Pile Gate stop, and the entrance to the City Walls is a short walk away. A single bus ticket costs €1.73 if purchased at a kiosk or €1.99 if purchased on the bus. A 24-hour bus pass costs €5.31.
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Taxi/Ride-Share
Ask your taxi or ride-share driver to drop you off at Pile Gate, the main entrance to the Old Town. From there, the City Walls entrance is a short walk away. A short taxi ride from the main bus station to Pile Gate typically costs between €10-€15. Note that the Old Town is a car-free zone, so vehicles cannot enter within the walls.
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Parking
If driving, be aware that the Old Town is a car-free zone. Parking near the Old Town can be challenging and expensive. Consider parking at the Ilijina Glavica garage (Zagrebačka ulica). The hourly rate is approximately €3.00, and a daily ticket costs around €30. From there, it's a 10-15 minute walk downhill to the Old Town. Alternatively, Dubrovnik City Parking (Zuljanska Ulica 1) offers hourly parking at €2.90 and daily parking for €23.20. A bus stop is located across the street, providing a short ride to the Old Town.
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