Sights
Fort Lovrijenac
A fortress on a sea cliff just west of Pile Gate, with views back to the walls. Entry has often been combined with the city walls ticket; check at the ticket office.
Practical
Tourist information centre, Gruž
The city tourist board's office in the port area, for maps, bus advice and opening times. Open daily, shorter hours at weekends; a second office is at Pile Gate.
From the ship
| Terminal | One way | How |
|---|---|---|
| Port of Dubrovnik, Gruž cruise berths and passenger terminal | 3 min | walk |
| Gruž anchorage (tender landing in the port) | 3 min | walk |
Times are estimates. Allow extra on busy days and for tender queues.
Nearby
Sights
Franciscan monastery and museum
Just inside Pile Gate: a peaceful cloister and one of Europe's oldest working pharmacies, with a small museum of the monastery's treasures.
Sights
Stradun (Placa) and Pile Gate
The polished limestone main street running from Pile Gate to the clock tower, lined with old shopfronts and fountains at each end.