Dubrovnik stands out as one of the most renowned and frequently visited Mediterranean resorts, earning its spot on the UNESCO World Heritage List as early as 1979. The city's captivating beauty has also attracted filmmakers, with Dubrovnik serving as the Royal Harbor in the series "Game of Thrones," and the Lovrijenac fortress briefly transforming into the Red Fortress (nearby, there's a small bay where the Battle of Blackwater was filmed). Furthermore, Dubrovnik is slated to be a filming location for Star Wars Episode VIII.
A must-do activity in Dubrovnik is a stroll along the city walls, which stretch for nearly two kilometers. You can access them through three entrances: the Pile Gate, St. John's Fortress, and the customs building. From the walls, you'll be treated to panoramic views of the harbor, the Old Town, and all the historic forts that once safeguarded Dubrovnik.
The majority of the city's captivating sights are concentrated within the Old Town, including the Museum of Navigation, Ethnographic Museum, Onofrio Fountains, Aquarium, and Art Gallery. Just under a kilometer from Dubrovnik lies the island of Lokrum, where Richard the Lionheart once sought refuge after a shipwreck, the Habsburgs relaxed, and Bonaparte erected fortifications. Interestingly, in "Game of Thrones," Lokrum served as the backdrop for Qarth, an oasis city in the desert.
