What to see
Revelin defended the eastern approach. The Lazareti beside the gates recall health controls on maritime trade; the complex now hosts cultural activity. The Museum of Modern Art shifts the focus from fortifications to exhibitions
How to walk
Walk from Luža past Sponza and the Dominican monastery to Revelin and Ploče Gate. Follow the pedestrian side of the coastal road to Lazareti, Banje and the museum. Reaching the beach adds steps
Map and stops
The numbered markers match the stops below. A marker does not guarantee an open entrance
Access: Approach or exterior view; admission to the interior is not confirmed
Luža Square
Historic square beside Sponza Palace and St Blaise's Church
Follow the public route; courtyards and residential entrances are not through paths
Show on the city map ↗Sponza Palace
Palace with Gothic windows and a Renaissance arcade
View the façade from a public street; check interior access separately
Show on the city map ↗Dominican Monastery
Monastery complex with a cloister beside the eastern walls
Check the open entrance and service times; remain quiet inside
Show on the city map ↗Revelin Fort
Massive fortification at the eastern entrance to the old town
The route reaches an exterior view; check wall access and fort admission separately
Show on the city map ↗Ploče Gate
Eastern entrance across bridges beside Revelin Fort
View the façade from a public street; check interior access separately
Show on the city map ↗Lazareti
Former seaside quarantine complex now used for cultural events
Check current exhibitions and tickets; indoor visit time is separate from walking
Show on the city map ↗Banje Beach
City beach overlooking the old harbour and Lokrum island
Stop clear of the main passage and stay behind barriers
Show on the city map ↗Museum of Modern Art
Art museum in a seaside villa east of the old town
Check current exhibitions and tickets; indoor visit time is separate from walking
Show on the city map ↗
Before the walk
- Do not assume the Lazareti courtyards are always open; check events and admission separately
- Use the pedestrian side of the road from Banje to the museum
Check hours, tickets and access with each venue. Barriers may change the track and queues may add time. Accessibility has not been surveyed on site
Questions before the walk
How can the walk be shortened?
Finish at Ploče Gate and skip the remaining track. This is a shorter one-way option; returning to the start is separate
How long does the walking section take?
1.0 km, about 15 minutes at the assumed walking speed of 4.2 km/h. Sightseeing, photographs and indoor visits are extra
Sources and verification
Written by walkymap from remotely checked sources. No on-site walk is claimed
Dubrovnik Tourist Board — Dubrovnik sights ·
Dubrovnik Tourist Board — Dubrovnik Riviera Info ·
© OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL. Track geometry and distance are from the route dataset
Elevation estimate: Mapterhorn. Terrain model; stairs and small changes in level may be missed
