Dubrovnik in Pictures: 49 Free Photos of the Walls, Lokrum and Cavtat

Dubrovnik in 49 free photos: a walk around the city walls with the sea far below, Fort Lovrijenac on its rock, the red roofs, bell towers and palaces of the old town, the green island of Lokrum offshore, and Cavtat, the quiet harbour town just down the coast.

Dubrovnik at a glance

• Where: at the southern tip of Croatia, on the Adriatic; the old town is on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
• Getting there: Dubrovnik airport lies near Cavtat, about 20 km south of the city; buses link it to the Pile Gate. Catamarans run up the coast to Korčula, Hvar and Split.
• When to go: May, June, September and October. In July and August come early or late in the day, when the cruise ship crowds have gone.

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The city walls and the old town

The walls of Dubrovnik run for nearly two kilometres around the old town, up to 25 metres high, with towers, bastions and cannon still pointing out to sea. Walking the full circuit takes one to two hours and gives the classic views: down into the narrow streets, across a sea of red roofs to the cathedral dome and the bell towers, and out to Lokrum. Outside the walls, Fort Lovrijenac stands on a 37-metre rock above the sea; inside, the Stradun leads past the Franciscan monastery to the clock tower and the arcaded Rector’s Palace.

Cavtat

Cavtat, the Roman Epidaurum, lies on a small peninsula about 20 km south of Dubrovnik. Stone lanes and steps climb from the palm-lined harbour to the cemetery of St Rocco, where the sculptor Ivan Meštrović built the white Račić Mausoleum with its bronze door and angel caryatids. The view from the headland takes in the whole bay and the mountains behind.

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Questions about these photos

Can I use these Dubrovnik pictures for free?

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How long does it take to walk the walls of Dubrovnik?

One and a half to two hours at an easy pace with photo stops. Go at opening time or late in the afternoon to avoid the midday heat and crowds.