Dubrovnik (Old Town)

Assuming you would like tips for tourists on what to do in Dubrovnik:

Dubrovnik is a city with a long and rich history that spans over 1,000 years. The city was founded by the Illyrian tribe of Croats in the 7th century AD. In the 13th century, Dubrovnik became a vassal state of the Republic of Ragusa, an maritime republic that flourished due to its trade routes with the Ottoman Empire and the rest of Europe. Dubrovnik became one of the most prosperous cities in all of Europe, and its golden age was in the 15th and 16th centuries.

Today, Dubrovnik is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most popular tourist destinations in Croatia. The Old Town of Dubrovnik is especially well-preserved and is full of baroque churches, medieval fortifications, and renaissance palaces.

Some tips for UK tourists visiting Dubrovnik:

1. Walk the City Walls: The Old Town of Dubrovnik is completely surrounded by medieval walls which you can walk on top of for stunning views of the city. It takes about an hour and a half to walk the entire circumference of the walls.

2. Ride the Cable Car: For even better views of Dubrovnik, ride the cable car up to Mount Srđ. The round-trip journey takes about 15 minutes.

3. Visit Dubrovnik’s Museums: There are several museums in Dubrovnik that are worth visiting, such as the Dubrovnik Museum, the Maritime Museum, and the Dominican Monastery Museum.

4. Take a Boat Tour: Dubrovnik is located on the Adriatic Sea, so there are plenty of opportunities to go on boat tours. There are day tours that take you to nearby islands, as well as sunset cruises and private charter boats.

5. Go to the beach: Dubrovnik has several beaches that are perfect for swimming, sunbathing, and relaxing. Some of the most popular beaches include Banje Beach, Copacabana Beach, and Lapad Beach.