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Sight Pile, Dubrovnik

Fort Lovrijenac

A sight in Pile, Dubrovnik, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Afternoon.

Fort Lovrijenac in Pile, Dubrovnik
Photo: Jackie Teng · Google

Why go

Cliffside fortress outside the walls; entry is included with the walls ticket.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Dubrovnik, alongside 3 sights, 2 places to eat and 2 outdoor spots. 6 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Stradun and Buža Bar. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight
Neighborhood
Pile
Price
$
Time needed
45 min
Best time
Afternoon

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Dubrovnik, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Stradun

    The old town's polished limestone main street, from Pile Gate to the clock tower.

    Sight · 0.4 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Buža Bar

    Bar perched on cliffs outside the walls, reached through a gap in the stone.

    Drinks · 0.4 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Lady Pi-Pi

    Grill restaurant high in the old town with a terrace over the rooftops.

    Food · 0.4 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Rector's Palace

    Gothic-Renaissance palace that housed the Ragusan Republic's government.

    Sight · 0.5 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Walls of Dubrovnik

    2km loop along medieval walls with views over the rooftops and sea.

    Sight · 0.6 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Dubrovnik Cable Car

    Cable car up Mount Srđ for panoramic views over the walled city and islands.

    Activity · 0.7 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Fort Lovrijenac is a stop on our Dalmatian Coast route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Dubrovnik

Fort Lovrijenac is our only sight pick in Dubrovnik; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Dubrovnik guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Dubrovnik run from 11°C in January to 29°C in August; November is usually the wettest month. For Fort Lovrijenac itself, we suggest: Afternoon.

Modelled monthly averages for Dubrovnik from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Dubrovnik weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Fort Lovrijenac, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Ul. od Tabakarije 29, 20000, Dubrovnik, Croatia
Coordinates
42.64063, 18.10430
Destination
Dubrovnik, Croatia

Fort Lovrijenac: quick answers

How much time do you need at Fort Lovrijenac?

Plan on about 45 minutes at Fort Lovrijenac. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Fort Lovrijenac?

Our pick: Afternoon.

Where is Fort Lovrijenac?

Fort Lovrijenac is at Ul. od Tabakarije 29, 20000, Dubrovnik, Croatia, in Pile. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Fort Lovrijenac?

Fort Lovrijenac appears on Dalmatian Coast, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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