Dubrovnik Old Town & Stradun

Where it is & how to get there

• From Pile Gate: Buses from the port and hotels stop at Pile.
• On foot: The Old Town is car-free.
• Fountains: Drink from Onofrio's Fountain at the western end.

The story of the Stradun

The Stradun (Placa) was rebuilt after the great earthquake of 1667 with uniform stone houses. Its limestone paving has been polished to a shine by centuries of footsteps.

At one end is the domed Onofrio's Fountain, at the other the Sponza Palace, the clock tower and the Church of St Blaise, the city's patron saint.

Best time to visit

Tips before you go

• Explore the side streets for quieter corners.
• Explore the side streets climbing up from the Stradun.
• Visit the Rector's Palace museum.

What's around the Stradun

• Rector's PalaceGothic-Renaissance palace.
• Franciscan MonasteryOne of Europe's oldest pharmacies.
• Dubrovnik CathedralBaroque cathedral.
• Old PortBoats and seafood.

Questions travellers ask