Tvrđava Lovrjenac / Lovrjenac Fortress

If you’re planning a trip to Croatia, Dubrovnik’s City Walls (the iconic filming location for Game of Thrones) isn’t just a “must-visit”—it’s the kind of spot that hits you with wow-factor before you even step foot inside. The second our bus wound down the hillside toward the city, we craned our necks to spot the castle spires peeking over the rooftops, and then—bam—the Adriatic Sea stretched out beyond, sparkling so bright it felt like someone had dumped a bucket of sunlight on the water. For the price of admission? Total steal. Dubrovnik itself is a little world of its own—no empty “tourist trap” vibes here, just a living, breathing city where locals go about their days alongside travelers. Wander the streets below the walls and you’ll stumble on cozy eateries serving up classic Western fare: al dente pasta tossed in fresh tomato sauce, flaky grilled fish that tastes like the sea, and juicy roasted meats (think herb-rubbed, not the Chinese-style barbeque we’re used to). Gelato shops are everywhere too—perfect for cooling down after exploring—and souvenir stalls overflow with treasures, from quirky aprons and keychains to delicate necklaces, so you can grab a little piece of Dubrovnik to take home. The real magic, though, is the wall walk itself. You have to climb a bit to get up there, but trust me—it’s worth every step. The path winds around the city, offering postcard-perfect views at every turn: terracotta rooftops cascading down to the sea, distant islands dotting the horizon, and glimpses of hidden courtyards below. We made the mistake of rushing (thanks to dark clouds threatening rain), but even then, every quick photo we snapped looked like it belonged in a travel magazine. Do yourself a favor: take it slow. The full loop takes about 3 hours, and lingering to soak in the scenery—no hurry, no stress—would make it even more amazing.

It’s included the Dubrovnik pass. So don’t forget to buy your Dubrovnik pass online in advance. Of course it’s also the filming location of famous TV series “ Game of Thrones “. It’s very easy to find the path. Behind the bus stops you can find a sign, then follow the crowd, you will find it, only take about 10 to reach the Fort Lovijenac entrance. When you walk in, you will feel like you’re walking into the medieval castle but they also have a like 80, 90s toilet inside the fort.

We didn’t go into Fort Lovrijenac, but just wandering around the outside was totally worth it. Perched dramatically on a 37-meter-high cliff, the fortress looks like something out of a fantasy novel—no wonder it was used in Game of Thrones! The surrounding area offers stunning views of the Adriatic Sea, the city walls, and Old Town Dubrovnik. It’s a great spot to take photos, catch your breath, and soak in the atmosphere. The climb up is a bit of a workout, but the scenery makes it feel like a reward. If you’re short on time or just want to enjoy the vibe without a ticket, hanging around outside is a solid choice.

This is yet another site that's included within the Dubrovnik pass (Foundry museum also) despite it not being mentioned as included on the website. Always best to ask at every place if included. For sure you get good views from this Fort, but there's nothing else here. If I had to pay for this by itself I probably wouldn't go, but it gives you another perspective on the old town that you don't get from the Walls.

Great if you like views. Nothing much else to see / learn there. I very much enjoyed this experience, but it’s lacking a bit of effort with the provision of information about the history. The climb from the harbour up to the top is takes about 10 minutes walking , although it is all stone steps so you would not be able to do it in a wheelchair or with a push chair. It is possible to carry a small child, and kids over three would probably be able to manage to walk by themselves without much difficulty- as long as they are supervised because obviously it could be a bit dangerous. The views all the way up get better and better so if you like taking pictures you will love this. Once you get to the building itself you have to pay an entrance fee. If you have a Dubrovnik pass it's included , so overall, it’s probably best value to buy that pass-otherwise it costs 15 euros per person for this attraction alone , so I was quite glad that I left the rest of the family down below in a cafe in the shade because otherwise it could be quite expensive if you have to buy a lot of tickets… especially if the kids are not really that interested in this type of thing. I'm not sure if there is actually filming going on here right now or whether they just host shows there sometimes, but in any case when you go inside the first thing you discover is a lot of power cables on the ground and more leading to lighting, some rows of seating and a small stage. In order to reach the way up to the top of the rooftop it's actually a bit awkward and not too obvious where you are supposed to go which I thought was a bit lacking. Probably they should put something like a long rug down over all the cables to stop people tripping over and put arrows on it to show the way you are supposed to go. When you get to the top it's basically a rooftop with amazing views and some cannons. Other than that there is nothing there really. No info boards or anything. It was okay by me as I wasn't really expecting much , but again if you are a whole family and paid 15 euros per person you would probably be wanting a bit more for all that expenditure. I heard for example that this has some association with Game of Thrones so perhaps there should be some exhibition there with photographs from the filming -maybe some paraphernalia or props from the show or something like. Otherwise, just some notice boards maybe about the history of the place would be nice…in fact there was nothing at all like that. If you throw food into the water below the castle, fish will eat it, pulling the sandwich down like piranhas… which kids will find quite entertaining.

We went to the fortress only because we had a daily pass, otherwise it’s not worth to pay 15€. The view is really amazing, but you don’t really need to go inside, you can just climb up the stairs, take a picture and that’s all. You can see the very same things (and even more and for longer) on the city walls.

As others have said, many many stairs, so be prepared. Plan to go early as well. There is a cost for this attraction that is separate from the City Walls entrance. Nice views of the area, but really you can see the same view from the city walls. No history information is posted anywhere, which was disappointing. PLEASE NOTE THE OPENING TIMES IS NOT ALWAYS CORRECT FOR THIS ATTRACTION. In fact, today it closed early and there is conflicting information on the official website versus what is on the Dubrovnik Pass website. Check the Dubrovnik pass website first to see if there is changes to the hours! We arrived early and it closed at 2 PM but we didn’t understand why, turns out they’re setting up for a wedding in this place….great for those people but not for all the visitors. It really dampened the experience for us having to walk around all the crap they set up plus deal with the huge tour groups on game of thrones tours. I didn’t really take many photos just because of the crowds, and it was 9 am. In fact, so the math on if the Dubrovnik pass actually makes sense for you and your situation because some places kids can get in free depending on age, but you pay for them with the pass if they’re under 7.

The castle sits on top of a cliff, so be ready to climb a lot of stairs. But it’s worth it—the views along the way and especially at the top are absolutely stunning. I recommend going early in the day to avoid the big tour groups and crowds. We got there about 45 minutes after it opened and didn’t have to wait in line. There’s nothing inside the castle itself, but the breathtaking views of Dubrovnik’s old town and the gorgeous coastline make the climb totally worth it.