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.
Gruž anchorage (tender landing in the port)
Tender port
The port schedule shows a few calls, mostly smaller ships, at the Gruž anchorage; check your daily programme for the landing point.
Getting into town
Tenders land in the Gruž port area; from there use the same buses and taxis to Pile Gate (about 10–15 minutes). Allow extra time for tender queues on the way back.
Step-free
Tender boarding can involve steps and a gap; ask the ship about assistance.
Ships due at this terminal
None listed yet
Closest to this terminal
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.
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
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.
Sights
City walls
A full circuit of the medieval walls, about 2 km with plenty of steps, gives the best views over the terracotta roofs and the sea. Open every day; go early to avoid heat and crowds.
Sights
Rector's Palace (Cultural History Museum)
The Gothic-Renaissance seat of the old Ragusan Republic, now a museum of its rooms, portraits and everyday objects. Open daily April to October; closed Mondays from November to March.