Ston in Pictures: 27 Free Photos of the Walls and Salt Pans
Ston in 27 free photos. Where the Pelješac peninsula joins the mainland, the Republic of Dubrovnik built two fortified towns, Ston and Mali Ston, and joined them with walls over the hill to protect its most valuable asset: salt.
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The Walls of Ston and the salt pans
Begun in the 14th century, the Walls of Ston once ran for about 7 km with 40 towers and 5 fortresses; over 5 km still stand, the longest fortification walls in Europe. You can walk the stretch between Ston and Mali Ston, with views down to the town, the bay and the salt pans, which have produced salt for over 600 years and are still worked by hand.
The town
Ston itself is small and quiet: a town gate, a few lanes of stone houses, the old town hall with its clock and a fountain. In Mali Ston, a short walk away, restaurants serve the famous oysters and mussels from the bay.
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Can I use these Ston pictures for free?
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How long are the Walls of Ston?
About 5.5 km survive of the original 7 km. The walk on the walls between Ston and Mali Ston takes about an hour with many steps.
