Ankita Gupta

Mount Srđ is one of Dubrovnik’s most iconic natural landmarks, offering sweeping panoramic views of the city, the Adriatic Sea, the nearby island of Lokrum, and the Elaphiti Islands in the distance. Standing 412 meters above sea level, it’s a must-visit for visitors looking to capture breathtaking photographs and get a unique perspective of Dubrovnik. … Read more

The Red History Museum in Dubrovnik offers visitors a unique, immersive experience into the history of Yugoslavia, the Cold War, and the broader geopolitical context of Eastern Europe. Located just outside the Old Town, this museum is dedicated to preserving and showcasing artifacts, stories, and exhibits from the communist era, with a particular focus on … Read more

War Photo Limited is an intimate and powerful photography gallery located in the heart of Dubrovnik’s Old Town. This museum is dedicated to showcasing the work of war photographers, with a particular focus on conflict and human suffering, through a variety of striking and emotionally charged exhibitions. The gallery offers an immersive experience where visitors … Read more

Dubrovnik’s Maritime Museum tells the sea story of the Republic of Ragusa (Dubrovnik) from antiquity to modern times. It sits inside St. John’s Fortress (Fort St. Ivana) on the Old Port, and its exhibits spread over the first and second floors of the fortress. Expect ship models, nautical charts, navigation instruments, paintings, and documents that … Read more

Dubrovnik’s Cultural History Museum fills the grand rooms of the Rector’s Palace (Knežev dvor), the former seat of the Republic of Ragusa. Inside you’ll walk through period-furnished state rooms, a courtroom and prison, arms and armor displays, coin cabinets, portraits, textiles, and more. The museum systematizes ~15 collections and ~20,000 objects spanning from the mid-14th … Read more

Dubrovnik’s Cathedral of the Assumption is the city’s main Baroque church, rebuilt between 1671 and 1713 after the 1667 earthquake. Inside, you’ll find major artworks (including the Titian polyptych above the main altar) and, next door, the Cathedral Treasury, famous for precious reliquaries of St. Blaise. The Treasury holds around 132 relics from the 11th–19th … Read more

The Dominican Monastery (Dominikanski samostan) anchors the eastern side of Dubrovnik’s Old Town near Ploče Gate. It’s a working religious complex with a church, a tranquil Gothic–Renaissance cloister, and a small but important museum showcasing 15th–16th-century artworks from the Dubrovnik painting school. Expect serene arcades, stone columns, and cool shade—a perfect pause from the busy … Read more

Just inside Pile Gate on Stradun (Placa) sits the Franciscan Church and Monastery, home to a serene 14th-century cloister, a small museum, and the Friars Minor Pharmacy—founded in 1317 and widely cited as one of Europe’s oldest pharmacies still in operation. Expect cool stone arcades, orange trees in the courtyard, and exhibits that trace seven … Read more

Rector’s Palace (Knežev dvor) is Dubrovnik’s former seat of government and today home to the Cultural History Museum—a richly curated window into the Republic of Ragusa’s political, social, and everyday life. Expect grand Gothic–Renaissance arcades, a beautiful Baroque staircase, a serene stone atrium with superb acoustics, and rooms staged with original furniture, portraits, weapons, coins, … Read more

Dubrovnik’s City Walls are a continuous stone fortification that wraps around the Old Town for about 1,940 meters (just under 2 km). At points the walls are up to 25 meters tall, with landward sections 4–6 m thick and seaward sections 1.5–3 m—a testament to centuries of smart engineering. Walking the ramparts gives you open … Read more