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17 vlogs from 15 channels mention 71 places in Dubrovnik; 6 of them appear in at least half of the vlogs. Places are ranked by how often the vlogs mention them. Press the play button on any place to watch that exact moment.

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71 places

  1. Walls of Dubrovnik

    Historic site · Stari Grad

    Dubrovnik's ancient city walls, with towers, forts and superb views over the old town and the Adriatic. The circuit takes 1–2 hours with little shade; go early.

    1:05· Expediain 17 vlogs
  2. Dubrovnik Old Town

    Neighborhood · Stari Grad

    UNESCO-listed walled old town of marble-paved squares and cobbled alleys, packed with landmarks, museums and churches. Very crowded by day in high season.

    4:06· Expediain 13 vlogs
  3. Stradun

    Landmark · Stari Grad

    The Old Town's main street, paved with limestone polished by centuries of footsteps and marked at each end by a bell tower and a fountain. Crowded, touristy and pricey.

  4. Fort Lovrijenac

    Historic site · Pile

    Clifftop fortress outside the city walls and a Game of Thrones filming location, with great views of the old town. Entry is included in the city walls ticket.

  5. Lokrum Island

    Day trip · Lokrum

    Pine-forested island a short ferry ride from the old harbour, with walking trails, rocky coves, an old monastery, a botanical garden and a salt lake.

  6. Dubrovnik Cable Car

    Activity · Srđ

    A cable car that carries visitors up the hill above the Old Town in about four minutes for panoramic views.

  7. Game of Thrones Walking Tour

    Activity · Stari Grad

    Guided walk visiting the many Dubrovnik locations featured in the TV series Game of Thrones.

  8. Dubrovnik Cathedral

    Temple · Stari Grad

    The Cathedral of the Assumption, one of the main historic churches in Dubrovnik's old town.

  9. Rector's Palace

    Palace · Stari Grad

    Seat of government of the former Republic of Ragusa, now housing the Cultural History Museum with aristocratic interiors and historic artifacts.

  10. Mount Srđ

    Hike · Srđ

    Steep hill behind the walled city with a large white cross, a fort and a restaurant, offering sweeping views over the old town and nearby islands.

  11. Franciscan Monastery

    Temple · Stari Grad

    A monastery beside Pile Gate with historical exhibits and one of the world's oldest functioning pharmacies.

  12. Jesuit Stairs

    Landmark · Stari Grad

    A Baroque stone staircase in the Old Town, famous as a Game of Thrones filming location.

  13. Pile Gate

    Historic site · Pile

    The grandest entrance to the Old Town, reached across a medieval bridge; a main access point to the city walls, and often very crowded.

  14. Large Onofrio's Fountain

    Historic site · Stari Grad

    A fountain near Pile Gate fed by spring water first piped in by aqueduct 500 years ago. The water is drinkable, so it is a good place to refill a bottle.

  15. Church of St. Blaise

    Temple · Stari Grad

    Baroque church dedicated to Dubrovnik's patron saint, standing on the old town's main square.

  16. Banje Beach

    Landmark · Ploče

    The closest beach to the old town, mostly pebbly with shallow, calm water good for swimming; often crowded in summer.

    7:24· Expediain 5 vlogs
  17. Minčeta Tower

    Historic site · Stari Grad

    The highest point of the city's defences and an enduring symbol of Dubrovnik, with panoramic views over the whole city.

  18. Buža Bar

    Bar · Stari Grad

    A cliffside bar set into the outside of the city walls, with sea swimming, cliff jumping, drinks and sunset views.

  19. Fort Imperial

    Historic site · Srđ

    A Napoleonic-era fort on top of Mount Srđ, next to the upper cable car station, with panoramic views over Dubrovnik.

  20. Maritime Museum

    Museum · Stari Grad

    A small museum on Dubrovnik's seafaring history, inside the Old Town fortifications.

  21. Kotor

    Day trip · Montenegro

    Historic town on the stunning Bay of Kotor in neighbouring Montenegro, a popular day trip from Dubrovnik.

  22. Dubrovnik Sea Kayaking

    Activity · Pile

    Sea kayaking along Dubrovnik's rugged coastline gives unique views of the old town walls and access to hidden caves and beaches.

  23. Church of St. Ignatius

    Temple · Stari Grad

    Baroque Jesuit church in the old town, known for the beautiful frescoes on its main altar.

    9:59· januslogin 3 vlogs
  24. Luža Square

    Landmark · Stari Grad

    The old marketplace at the eastern end of the Stradun, overlooked by the clock tower and lined with fine architecture.

  25. Dubrovnik Bell Tower

    Landmark · Stari Grad

    Iconic clock tower, rebuilt after leaning badly in 1929, with two 'green men' figures that strike the bell every hour and a brass sphere showing the moon's phases.

  26. Ploče Gate

    Historic site · Ploče

    Eastern gate of the Old Town, connected to Pile Gate by Stradun.

  27. Game of Thrones Exhibition on Lokrum

    Museum · Lokrum

    A Game of Thrones museum in the monastery buildings, with an Iron Throne to sit on and displays on the show's filming locations around Dubrovnik.

  28. Dead Sea (Mrtvo More)

    Landmark · Lokrum

    A saltwater pool enclosed by cliffs with its own ecosystem, making for a calmer and more unusual swimming spot.

  29. Fort Royal

    Historic site · Lokrum

    A ruined fort begun by the French and finished by the Austrians on Lokrum's highest hill. It has dark, moody interiors and views of the old town walls.

  30. Mostar

    Day trip · Bosnia and Herzegovina

    Historic town in Bosnia and Herzegovina known for its Ottoman-era houses, famous bridge and mountain-and-river setting, about 130 km from Dubrovnik.

  31. Bokar Fortress

    Historic site · Pile

    A fortress on the western section of the city walls, looking out toward Fort Lovrijenac.

  32. Dominican Monastery

    Temple · Stari Grad

    A walled monastery with a quiet chapel, religious artworks and lemon-scented cloisters.

    5:58· Expediain 2 vlogs
  33. Sponza Palace

    Palace · Stari Grad

    Palace on Luža Square, considered one of Dubrovnik's finest architectural treasures.

    7:14· januslogin 2 vlogs
  34. Orlando's Column

    Historic site · Stari Grad

    Stone column from the 1400s carved with the knight Orlando, who legend says saved the city from the Saracens.

  35. Marin Držić Statue

    Landmark · Stari Grad

    Statue of Marin Držić, a 16th-century writer known as the 'Dubrovnik Shakespeare'.

  36. Lokrum Benedictine Monastery

    Historic site · Lokrum

    The ruins of a monastery with nearly 1,000 years of history, surrounded by botanic gardens.

  37. Dubrovnik Skybike

    Activity · Srđ

    A bike ride along suspended wires high on Srđ hill, with dramatic views over the city and the Adriatic.

  38. Elaphiti Islands

    Day trip · Elaphiti Islands

    Group of 13 islands, three inhabited, a short boat ride from Dubrovnik, with sea caves, cliff jumping and pool-clear water.

  39. Lopud

    Day trip · Elaphiti Islands

    Car-free Elaphiti island with rare sandy beaches, botanical gardens and a 15th-century monastery converted into a luxury villa.

  40. Panorama Restaurant & Bar

    Restaurant · Srđ

    An upscale restaurant atop Mount Srđ with sweeping views over the entire city and coastline.

  41. Old Harbor

    Landmark · Stari Grad

    A picturesque 15th-century harbor at the end of the Stradun that is still in use today.

  42. Cavtat

    Day trip · Cavtat

    A small seaside town south of Dubrovnik and a common escape from the Old Town crowds.

  43. Lapad Peninsula

    Neighborhood · Lapad

    Modern part of Dubrovnik with a relaxed beach atmosphere and a pedestrian promenade lined with cafes and restaurants.

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28 more picks, each from a single vlog, so not ranked.

  1. Betina Cave Beach

    Landmark · Ploče

    A beach inside a sea cave on Dubrovnik's coast, reachable only from the water.

  2. Church of the Holy Annunciation

    Temple · Stari Grad

    Serbian Orthodox church tucked into the old town's streets.

  3. Fort of St. John

    Historic site · Stari Grad

    A sea-wall fortress that guarded the old harbour, once home to a fleet of over 200 trading vessels, from enemy ships and pirates.

  4. Fort Revelin

    Historic site · Ploče

    A fortress on the eastern walls with commanding harbour views, strong enough to survive the 1667 earthquake unscathed.

  5. Church of St. Saviour

    Temple · Stari Grad

    A church facing Onofrio's Fountain, one of the few Renaissance-era buildings to survive the 1667 earthquake.

  6. Gruž

    Neighborhood · Gruž

    Dubrovnik's modern port district, reached by a promenade from the Old Town past beaches, quiet bays and old summer homes.

  7. Gradac Park

    Park · Pile

    Shady park beside Fort Lovrijenac where Game of Thrones filmed the Purple Wedding, the scene of Joffrey's poisoning.

  8. Kolorina Bay

    Landmark · Pile

    Small cove below the walls near Pile Gate that served as Blackwater Bay in Game of Thrones and is now a launch point for kayaks.

  9. Dodo Beach Bar

    Bar · Pile

    A beach bar with gorgeous views overlooking a small beach, quieter than the Buža bars.

  10. Šulići Beach

    Landmark · Pile

    A small rocky beach popular with locals, often uncrowded outside peak summer.

  11. Azur

    Restaurant · Stari Grad

    Restaurant tucked into the back streets of Dubrovnik's Old Town, recommended for dinner.

  12. Coral Beach Club

    Bar · Babin Kuk

    A beach club on the Babin Kuk peninsula west of the Old Town, a relaxed place to unwind by the sea.

  13. Maskeron Stone

    Landmark · Stari Grad

    A small stone face protruding from a wall near the start of Stradun, tied to a local legend.

  14. Orašac

    Landmark · Orašac

    Coastal village 20 minutes from Dubrovnik with a quiet, crystal-clear pebble beach, a cliff-jumping spot and stunning surrounding landscape.

  15. Sveti Jakov Beach

    Landmark · Ploče

    Pebble beach below St. Jacob's Church with a rocky backdrop, views of the Old Town and Lokrum, a beach bar and a restaurant.

  16. Above 5 Rooftop Restaurant

    Restaurant · Stari Grad

    The Old Town's only rooftop restaurant, with 360° views over the orange roofs, recognised by the Michelin Guide since 2018.

  17. Holy Burek

    Street food · Stari Grad

    Old Town spot serving only burek, the Balkan pastry, with fillings like cheese, leek, spinach, veal and chicken, made to an Albanian recipe.

  18. Gradska Kavana Arsenal

    Restaurant · Stari Grad

    Restaurant at the Old Port with romantic views of boats passing beneath the city walls.

  19. Lucín Kantun

    Restaurant · Stari Grad

    Old Town restaurant serving šporki makaruli, one of Dubrovnik's most iconic dishes: macaroni-style pasta with beef stew.

  20. Bistro Tavulin

    Restaurant · Stari Grad

    Old Town bistro serving local dishes such as creamy barley with Adriatic shrimp, plus wine and cheese boards.

  21. Pino's Gelato Garden

    Cafe · Stari Grad

    Gelateria recommended by locals for exceptionally creamy gelato.

  22. Mala Buža

    Bar · Stari Grad

    The smaller, quieter Buža bar, reached through a tunnel-like entrance in the walls, with tables over the Adriatic.

  23. Lokrum Botanical Garden

    Park · Lokrum

    A botanical garden on Lokrum Island featuring exotic plants from around the world.

  24. Our Lady of the Rocks

    Day trip · Perast

    A church on an artificial islet in the Bay of Kotor, reached by boat on Montenegro day trips from Dubrovnik.

  25. Lapad Beach

    Landmark · Lapad

    Pebbly beach at the end of the Lapad promenade with fabulous views.

  26. Šipan

    Day trip · Elaphiti Islands

    One of the Elaphiti Islands, commonly included on full-day boat tours from Dubrovnik.

  27. Koločep

    Day trip · Elaphiti Islands

    One of the Elaphiti Islands, a usual stop on group boat tours from Dubrovnik.

  28. Gundulić Square Market

    Market · Stari Grad

    The Old Town's local market, on a square that has long been a hub of trading.