CROATIA - Dubrovnik (Old City Wall & Lovrijenac Fortress)

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Dubrovnik city walls are considered to be one of the most grandiose fortification monuments in Europe. These walls are a complex system of ofrtifications. It measures 1,940m long and consists of the main city wall and various towers, fortresses, revelins, armory, trenches, 2 lift bridges and the seawall Kase. The current fortification dates back to 14th century.

Jesuit’s staircase was quiet in the morning, so this is best time to take photos before hordes of tourists arrive!

We walked out from Pile Gates to view the outer walls.

Lovrijenac Fortress was my first destination that morning.

It was easy to find our way to the fortress. There’re signs pointing the way to us.

The fortress was built on 37 meter high sheer rock, outside of Dubrovnik’s ramparts.

Fort Bokar was built to defend the main entrance gate to the city, bridge and moat at the Pile.

The staircase that leads to the fortress.

View of Dubrovnik city wall from the fortress.

Yes, I’ve reached the entrance to Lovrijenac Fortress.

NON BENE PRO TOTO LIBERTAS VENDITUR AURO means “Freedom is not sold for all the gold in the world”. This was the motto of the Republic of Dubrovnik and this inscription was carved over the entrance to the fortress.

The entrance fee for the fortress alone is 30kN. However, because I bought the ticket for the fortress first, I can keep the ticket and get discount at city walls.

Looks like we’re the first to arrive that morning.

The view was breathtaking from the top of the fortress.

The price to climb the city walls is 100kN for adults, children 5 to 18 years old is 30kN and children under 5 free of charge. Opening hours are open from 8am to 7pm in summer.

And now my walk on the city walls began! The entrance I took was on Stradun by the Pile gate. There’s another two entrances which are by Fort Saint John’s and at the Custom’s House gate.

The walls are 1,940 meters long and to walk all the way around which usually takes an hour. However you can stop halfway if you want.

I started the walk towards the sourthern section of the city walls.

The Stradun as viewed from the city walls.

It’s a great way to view the Old City.

Lovrijenac Fortress is just across the city walls.

Be sure to wear comfortable shoes, sun glasses, hat and most importantly, sun block while walking under the sun like this. There is barely any shades while walking along the city walls.

Along this section, there are several cafes and souveniour shops which is ideal for a short break.

A boat that heads to Lokrum.

Church of St. Sebastian is a 15th century church built by Ploce Gate since St. Sebastian is the saint protector against plague.

Fort Minceta is the highest point of the city wall.

Amazing view of the city’s red roof from the city walls.

My city walls walking is almost complete.

This photo was taken on top of Minceta Fort.

It is really an unique experience and I think it’s a must-do in Dubrovnik.

Time to leave the city walls. The sun was beginning to be unbearably hot. Therefore it’s best to do this in early morning or evening.

Time to refill our water bottle.

And one last stop to make before leaving Dubrovnik: a visit to the “Iron Throne” replica.

In order to take photo with the Iron Throne, you can either pay 30kN or take photo for free by buying any souvenior worth 70kN and above. We bought a keychain here and took turn to take photo.