What to see
Onofrio’s Fountain marks the western entrance to the old town. Luža brings together Sponza Palace, Orlando’s Column and St Blaise’s Church. The Rector’s Palace adds the history of governing the republic
How to walk
Enter through Pile Gate and continue past the fountain, St Saviour and the Franciscan monastery. Follow Stradun to Luža, then the Rector’s Palace, cathedral and Gundulić Square. Treat the city walls as a separate visit
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
Pile Gate
Fortified western entrance to the old town
View the façade from a public street; check interior access separately
Show on the city map ↗Large Onofrio Fountain
Polygonal fountain of the historic city water-supply system
View from the permitted approach; interiors may require a ticket
Show on the city map ↗St Saviour's Church
Small Renaissance church beside the Onofrio Fountain
Check the open entrance and service times; remain quiet inside
Show on the city map ↗Franciscan Monastery
Monastery complex with a cloister and historic pharmacy
Check the open entrance and service times; remain quiet inside
Show on the city map ↗Stradun
Main paved street of the old town between the two gates
Follow the public route; courtyards and residential entrances are not through paths
Show on the city map ↗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 ↗Orlando's Column
Stone column bearing a medieval knight on Luža Square
View from the permitted approach; interiors may require a ticket
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 ↗St Blaise's Church
Baroque church dedicated to Dubrovnik's patron saint
Check the open entrance and service times; remain quiet inside
Show on the city map ↗Rector's Palace
Former residence of the republic's rector, now a cultural-history museum
Check current exhibitions and tickets; indoor visit time is separate from walking
Show on the city map ↗Cathedral of the Assumption
Domed Baroque cathedral in the southern old town
Check the open entrance and service times; remain quiet inside
Show on the city map ↗Gundulić Square
Market square with a monument to poet Ivan Gundulić
Follow the public route; courtyards and residential entrances are not through paths
Show on the city map ↗
Before the walk
- Take care on smooth wet stone; check museum and monastery admission separately
- Allow extra time for the Franciscan pharmacy and palace exhibitions
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 Luža Square 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
