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Things to do in Stari Grad, Dubrovnik

34 places in Stari Grad from 17 Dubrovnik travel vlogs, most-mentioned first. The play button jumps to that moment in the video.

34 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.

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  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.

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  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. Game of Thrones Walking Tour

    Activity · Stari Grad

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

  5. Dubrovnik Cathedral

    Temple · Stari Grad

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

  6. 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.

  7. Franciscan Monastery

    Temple · Stari Grad

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

  8. Jesuit Stairs

    Landmark · Stari Grad

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

  9. 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.

  10. Church of St. Blaise

    Temple · Stari Grad

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

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. Maritime Museum

    Museum · Stari Grad

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

  14. Church of St. Ignatius

    Temple · Stari Grad

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

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  15. 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.

  16. 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.

  17. Dominican Monastery

    Temple · Stari Grad

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

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  18. Sponza Palace

    Palace · Stari Grad

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

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  19. 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.

  20. Marin Držić Statue

    Landmark · Stari Grad

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

  21. Old Harbor

    Landmark · Stari Grad

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

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

  1. Church of the Holy Annunciation

    Temple · Stari Grad

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

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Azur

    Restaurant · Stari Grad

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

  5. Maskeron Stone

    Landmark · Stari Grad

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

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. Gradska Kavana Arsenal

    Restaurant · Stari Grad

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

  9. Lucín Kantun

    Restaurant · Stari Grad

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

  10. Bistro Tavulin

    Restaurant · Stari Grad

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

  11. Pino's Gelato Garden

    Cafe · Stari Grad

    Gelateria recommended by locals for exceptionally creamy gelato.

  12. Mala Buža

    Bar · Stari Grad

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

  13. Gundulić Square Market

    Market · Stari Grad

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