The City Walls

The monumental walls that encircle Dubrovnik punctuated by towers and overlooking the sea, are undoubtedly the city's most famous feature. From which ever direction you arrive at the city, from land air or by sea, the walls are the first symbol of Dubrovnik that will greet you.

The oldest systems of fortifications around the town were probably wooden palisades but that is merely speculation. What is certain is that a fortification system was already being built in the 12th century.

The bulk of the existing walls and fortifications were constructed during the 14th and 15th centuries but they were continually extended and strengthened up to and including the 17th century.

The Dubrovnik City walls - a true symbol of the city

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