Dubrovnik Ancient City Walls
Dubrovnik, Croatia
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- Type
- Historical landmark in Dubrovnik, Croatia
Visitor information
- Address: Poljana Paska Miličevića bb, 20000, Dubrovnik, Croatia
- Official website: https://citywallsdubrovnik.hr/
People also ask
Is it worth doing the city walls in Dubrovnik?
Spectacular Views Walking on the walls in Dubrovnik offers you stunning panoramic views of Dubrovnik's rooftops, the Adriatic Sea, and nearby Lokrum Island. The scenery is the best at sunset or early in the morning and these are the times when we suggest you visit these walls.
Why were the walls of Dubrovnik built?
These walls are 1.5 to 5 meters (4.9 to 16.4 ft) thick, depending on their location and its strategic importance. The purpose of these walls were to help defend the city from sea-based attacks, particularly from the Republic of Venice, which was often considered a threat to Dubrovnik's safety.