What to see in Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik City Walls (1) are probably the first thing that comes to mind when Dubrovnik is mentioned. The walls are one of the most famous tourist attractions in the world. Apart from being truly impressive, they were also quite functional in the past. The walls have been on the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites for decades now and, interestingly enough, no army breached them in the Middle Ages. 

Stradun (2) is the main and longest street in the historic center, connecting the western and eastern entrances to the walled city. This 300-meter-long main drag was built in the 9^th century and boasts a number of monuments, churches and nobility palaces. 

The Rector’s Palace (3) is one of the most important buildings in Dubrovnik. Standing close to the Sponza Palace, it was built in the Gothic style and today houses the city’s Cultural History Museum. 

If you want to get away from the city’s hustle and bustle, you can either climb the Srđ Hill (4) just behind the walled city of Dubrovnik or reach the top by car or cable car. Just outside the city is the 15^th century Trsteno Arboretum (5), the oldest arboretum in this part of the world and one of the finest Mediterranean parks.