Why visit
Dubrovnik is a walled medieval city on the Adriatic. Stradun's polished limestone, city walls you can walk, and ferries to Lokrum and the Elaphiti islands.
Dubrovnik at a glance
City population
42k
Elevation
3 m
10 ft
Time zone
UTC+1 (UTC+2 DST)
Europe/Zagreb
Airport
DBV
Dubrovnik
Founded
7th century
Getting around
Walkable old city; buses to Lapad & Gruž
Signature dish
Black risotto, Peka, oysters from Ston, rozata
Neighborhoods for travelers
Old Town (walled, UNESCO)LapadGruž
Croatia at a glance
Country center
45.2°, 15.5°
Coast
Has coastline
Country area
56,594 km²
21,851 mi²
Country population
3.9 million
68/km²
Subregion
Southeast Europe
Currency
Euro (€)
EUR
Dial
+385
Language
Croatian
Demonym
Croatian
Internet
.hr
UN
Member state
ISO code
HR / HRV
Where in the world
45.2° · 15.5°
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Did you know
- Dubrovnik's walls are 1,940 m long and up to 6 m thick: you can walk the entire perimeter.
- The city was an independent maritime republic from 1358 to 1808, rivaling Venice.
- King's Landing scenes in Game of Thrones were shot primarily in and around Dubrovnik's Old Town.
- Croatia has 1,246 islands, islets, and reefs: only 47 are inhabited.
- The necktie originated in Croatia: the word "cravat" comes from "Hrvat" (Croat).
Bordering Croatia
Traveler notes
- City walls walk takes 90 minutes
- Cable car to Mount Srđ for sunset
- Arrive by ferry from Split or Hvar, not by bus
Plan checks
- Build a three-day plan before extending. Most travel cities are easy to undersell to yourself.
- Check seasonal timing: high season can triple costs on some coastal destinations.
- Verify swim safety, ocean conditions, and water-quality reports by month.
- Check opening days. Major sites close on Mondays or Tuesdays in many countries.
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Frequently asked about Dubrovnik
What currency is used in Dubrovnik?
Dubrovnik uses the Euro (€), ISO code EUR.
What languages are spoken in Croatia?
The primary language is Croatian.
What is the international calling code for Croatia?
The calling code is +385.
What airport serves Dubrovnik?
Dubrovnik (IATA: DBV).
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