About Walls of Dubrovnik

Muralles de Dubrovnik, better known as The Walls of Dubrovnik, is famous for its historical significance. The walls have been standing ever since the city was founded. The city walls were built to protect the city and its residents from the invaders that once plagued the country. The City Walls of Dubrovnik are 1,940 meters long with six fortresses (Lovrijenac, Revelin, Minčeta, Bokar, St. John, and St. Lucas). It is an absolute pleasure to walk down the Walls of Dubrovnik. It has magnificent styles of architecture like the Renaissance (Sponza Palace), Gothic (Rector's Palace which is a history museum now), and Baroque (St. Blaise Church) which you can see while you are at the City Walls. Its breathtaking view is certainly worth the steps you climb. When you are up there you can see the massive waves strike their way up the walls which is an awe-inspiring experience. The walls have acted as protective soldiers and have never been breached in the course of a lot of battles during the Middle Ages. Today, these Walls of Dubrovnik is also listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. As you walk along the top of the walls it will give you a stunning view of the city and the surrounding sea. Some of the other attractions you see are the Revelin Fortress, the Fortress Saint-John, and Fort Bokar. If you step outside the western entrance you will notice Fort Bokar which is considered the oldest preserved fort and is one of its kind in Europe.
Considered one of the strongest and most intact fortification systems ever created in Medieval Europe, the Muralles of Dubrovnik stand tall and proud. The Wall that carefully protected the beautiful and flourishing Dubrovnik clearly transpires the need to keep its people and precious culture completely untouched, away from any kind of threat that could jeopardize the pristine mentality of a Country that continues to preserve ancient remedies to "keep everyone and everything safe". A defensive and majestic outer structure is what you will see, a true and ruthless Game of Thrones is what you will be part of.

Must See

  • Onophrian Fountain
  • Game of Thrones Tour
  • Convent of St. Claire
  • Ice Bar Dubrovnik
  • Pile Gate
  • Franciscan library
  • Franjevacki Crkva Male Brace
  • Stunning City Wall's
  • Amazing Architecture
  • Walking a circuit of the battlements atop the monumental medieval walls 
  • Crkva sv.Spasa
  • Experience olive oil tasting in Konavle
  • Spend a day at Elafiti Islands
  • Horse-back riding at Kojan Koral
  • Sea Kayaking
  • Spend a day at the beach
  • Wine tasting
  • Drive the Old Napoleon Road

How to reach

  • Depending from where you are taking the bus here is a list of a few buses that will lead you to the City Walls 
  • Bus Line 1  – from Mokosica via Gruž and Boninovo to Pile station (Old town)
  • Bus Line 2 – from Gospino Polje via Hospital, Lapad, Batala, Boninovo to Pile (Old Town)
  • Bus Line 2a – from Glavica Lapad via Boninovo to Pile (Old Town) and back via Lapadska Obala, Orsan and Solitudo
  • Bus Line 3 – from Nuncijata via Gruž, Boninovo to Pile (Old Town) and back via Vukovarska, Hebranaga and Magistrala.
  • Bus Line 4  – from Hotel Palace, Lapad via Uvala Lapad, Iva Vojnovica, Boninovo to Pile (Old Town)
  • Bus Line 5 –  from Babin Kuk, Lapad via Hospital, Iva Vojnovica, Boninovo to Pile(Old Town) and further via Ploce to Zlatni Potok , Sveti Jakov and Viktorija.
  • Public transport in Dubrovnik runs from 05:00 to 24.00. 
  • Or you can also hire an Uber or take a taxi which is easily available 
  • It is 1km away from the city center.
    • You can reach there by Bus which is easily accessible
    • Bus Fare: 120 HRK
  • If you are coming via a cruise ship you can take the nearest entrance to city walls. It is pretty close to this point. After leaving the port just take a right to St. Dominic Street until you reach St.Lucas Fortress and there you will see the gates
  • If coming from the ship you could take any city bus to Old Town (no 1A, no 1B, no 3) and ride it straight up to the last stop. Then you can just walk through the Pile Gate

Tips

  • Please make sure you wear comfortable footwear as there's a lot of walking
  • Most likely NOT a good idea on a hot sunny day in the middle of summer....
  • There are several long steep flights of steps, and very little shade if it's hot
  • Carry enough water, sunglasses, and hats
  • Evenings and mornings are the best times
  • Hoards of tour groups will crowd the structure making it impossible to enjoy, so go early in the morning or later in the afternoon. 
  • It is not wheelchair accessible unless you want to carry the wheelchair over steps and rugged stones.
  • Please be aware that there are uneven surfaces, so it is not recommended for those with walking disabilities, those using a wheelchair or for infants in a stroller.
  • City Walls entrance fee applies to children over 5 years.
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required during winter.
  • Not wheelchair accessible.
  • Not recommended for travellers with back problems.
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers.
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions.
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level.
  • It's advisable to go early in the morning or late in the afternoon to avoid the crowds and the heat.
  • Although there are a few kiosks at the wall, they’re expensive so it's better you carry water bottles and hats.
  • Water/juices/ice-creams available on the wall 
  • Use your student ID card, if you have one (e.g. NUS) and the price drops to 50 Kuna (£6 or €6.5).
  •  If you are not fit enough to do the whole tour, opt for the South (sea) side: it’s spectacular! Also: it provides you with more of the sneaky peaks into lovely little courtyard and yes, even gardens in the Old Town!
  • If you come off the wall route, you must pay again to re-enter. So make sure you are aware of the fact

Visit Time

Sunday:     8:00 a.m. to 7.30 p.m.

Monday:     8:00 a.m. to 7.30 p.m.

Tuesday:     8:00 a.m. to 7.30 p.m.

Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. to 7.30 p.m.

Thursday:    8:00 a.m. to 7.30 p.m.

Friday:         8:00 a.m. to 7.30 p.m.

Saturday:    8:00 a.m. to 7.30 p.m.

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Admission Adults: 150 kn 
Admission children and youth of 5 to 18 years: 30 kunas 
Children 0 to 5 years  Free admission 

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2 hours  to 3 hours

 

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Light Rain 29.25°C

 

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