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.
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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°
Croatia
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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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Facts last reviewed June 2026 against GeoNames and national statistics sources. See the editorial policy for how destination data is maintained.
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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