Dubrovnik - confused!

[baor3839]

Two hours is a good, rough estimate on the time needed to walk the wall. Much depends on how crowded (number and size of ships in port that day), plus how hot it would be that day, your pace of walking, etc. We were fortunate that day to be the only ship in port and have a nice breeze on a day with upper 70's.

 

 

 

We super loved the experience, great sights, etc. Wonderful!! To prove it, below is some of my photo "evidence".

 

 

 

THANKS! Enjoy! Terry in Ohio

 

 

 

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This is a view of the historic Dubrovnik wall at an upward and outward point built on top of the rocks and where it overlooks the Adriatic Sea. Walking this wall is a wonderful and unique way to sample and see up close and personal what makes this city so special.:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here is Fort Lovrijenac or St. Lawrence Fortress. It is often called "Dubrovnik's Gibraltar" for the fortress and theater located outside the western wall of Dubrovnik. It is famous for its importance in resisting rule by Venice. Early in the 11th century the Venetians attempted to build a fort on the same spot where Fort Lovrijenac currently stands. If they had succeeded, they would have kept Dubrovnik under their power, but the people of the city beat them to it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As seen from the high wall, here is Onofrio’s Large Fountain that sits near the Pile Gate and a church.:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here is a view from the Dubrovnik wall as it rises along the rocks, overlooking the water of the Adriatic Sea.: Facing the Adriatic Sea, this is one of the gates and passages along the walled walk. Very scenic!!:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

From the wall walk, this is one view of a church tower, palms, etc.:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Along the Dubrovnik wall, here is a view of swimmers enjoying the Adriatic Sea from one of the Buza Bars where people can hang out, have a drink and swim. You reach these cliffs from one of the streets behind the Dubrovnik cathedral. Translated into English, Buza means "hole", alluding to the passage or a door in the City walls:

 

 

 

 

 

If we hire a cab to take us on a panoramic tour of the region, which is a better gate to be dropped off at...Pile or Ploce. We are disabled and just plan on walking around the Stradun?

 

 

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[TLCOhio]

If we hire a cab to take us on a panoramic tour of the region, which is a better gate to be dropped off at...Pile or Ploce. We are disabled and just plan on walking around the Stradun?

 

As shown below, the Pile Gate is where we were dropped off and this entrance is closer to the docking area for most ships. BUT, there were "twists and turns", as I recall, when entering from this direction. In looking back at my pictures, it seemed that it is not all steps and might be fairly manageable coming in this way. Much depends on your degree of mobility. Europe has its challenges there! Things are "old", pavement surfaces uneven and designed during a different era.

 

THANKS! Enjoy! Terry in Ohio

 

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This is Dubrovnik’s Pile Gate as the grand western entrance to the walled city. It was constructed in 1537. As you go through the gate, look for the statue of St. Blaise, the city's patron saint,. There is an inner gate, which is even older and was built in 1460. Entering the city this way, you see the surrounding fortifications hiding the buildings inside. There is a drawbridge fronting the Pile Gate that was once lifted each evening. From this location, you can get a cab that will take you back to the port and your ship. Sharing the cab, makes it nice and affordable.:

 

[baor3839]

Thank you, Terry. Your postings do us all a great service!

 

 

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[onyx007]

If your ship is docked at the new port you can also take the public bus to oldtown which is much cheaper than a taxi and will drop you off right at the tourism information. From there it's a 10 min walk to the cable car station.