What to do in Kruševice

Pile Gate is the main entrance to Dubrovnik’s old town and is situated on its western wall. For many visitors, the portal is their first encounter with the neighborhood’s gorgeous medieval architecture.

Break off from your sightseeing adventures for a few hours of relaxation at Banje, Dubrovnik’s most famous beach. This scenic stretch of sand and pebbles is situated right outside the walls of the Old Town and has excellent views to Lokrum Island and Dubrovnik’s old port. You may even spot a celebrity here as this beach is known to attract the rich and famous.

The Walls of Dubrovnik (Dubrovačke gradske zidine) are defensive ramparts that encircle much of Dubrovnik’s Old Town. Marvel at this intricate system of armory emplacements, bastions, castles and gateways built during the Middle Ages. The walls stretch for almost 1.2 miles (2 kilometers) and range from 5 to 20 feet (1.5 to 6 meters) in thickness. In popular culture, the setting has been used as a filming location for the television series Game of Thrones.

The Kotor Old Town Walls form a set of ramparts that for many centuries protected the medieval municipality, alongside its towers, gates and forts. You are able to walk along the tops of the walls, which encircle and rise above the town. Embark on a scenic hike to the peaks of the ramparts for excellent views of Kotor and the Bay of Kotor.

Just off the coast of Dubrovnik is the densely forested Lokrum Island, a fascinating place of great natural beauty. Visit to hike among pine trees, explore historical buildings and to swim in secluded coves. With no cars or overnight visitors permitted, this island makes for a relaxing day-trip.

Many visitors are drawn to Dubrovnik Cathedral for the gold and silver reliquaries in its treasury. They contain relics such as bone fragments and pieces of clothing of saints and other religious figures. The 18th-century domed church also delights with its architecture, baroque altars and paintings by Italian, Croatian and Flemish masters.