Dubrovnik outside the Old Town

Although Dubrovnik, Croatia is almost synonymous with its stunningly beautiful walled Old Town, there are still plenty of things to do and sights to see outside of the old walls. It is undeniable that a full exploration of the Old Town takes several days to achieve; however, one needs to take a break from all the cobble stones and impressive architecture you’ll see inside.

Here are some of the alternatives available to anyone who wishes to have an entirely different kind of Dubrovnik experience:

If you are technology savvy and want to see the Old Town sights from a totally new perspective check out the Visia Dubrovnik 5D. Take note, it’s not just 3D, it’s 5D! This amazing virtual reality technology provides surreal guided tour of the city without the actually sweating it out in the open. The attraction is located at the Convent of St. Claire right at the entrance of the Old City Centre.

After your virtual tour of the city, you may want to have a stunning bird’s eye view of the city’s vista. Take on the challenge of the winding footpath that will lead you to the fortress of Mount Srd which stands 400 meters over the city and provides an amazing view of Dubrovnik from the top. You may also want to check out the area’s museum while you are there. If you do not want to take the 90-minute hike, you can easily reach the summit of Mount Srd through the city’s famed cable car in just 3 minutes!

Since the city is strategically located right on the coastline of the Adriatic, you may want to take advantage of the many beaches. There is one in the Old Town known as the Banje Beach. This pebble beach offers spectacular views of the city walls and Lokrum Island. It also offers a perfect venue to engage in some beach volleyball and other beach sports with other fun-loving beach goers. There is also the sandy shore of the Lapad Beach outside the confines of the Old Town, which provides easy access to many cafes and restaurants in area.

If you are looking for an exciting night-out, check out the Lazareti. It is home to a nightclub pulsating with vibrant energy and an impressive cultural center as well. The latter frequently hosts concerts, theatre performances and film showings. You may also be interested to know that Lazareti was in fact an old quarantine hospital transformed into one of the most thrilling night scenes in the city.

Finally, Dubrovnik is a strategic jump-off point for other exciting Adriatic islands getaway. You can charter a yacht to any of the popular island-destinations of Elaphite, Mljet, Korcula and Pelješac. However, if you wish for a no-frills daytrip, hop on a ferry to the island of Lokrum.

You will be transported to this charming little island in as short as 10 minutes. Lokrum was declared as a nature park reserve. Enjoy its beautiful beaches, colorful botanical gardens and the spectacular view of Dubrovnik right across the island. 
 

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