Route Description
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Introduction
A short walk around the most amazing city walls of the old town of Dubrovnik, the jewel of the Adriatic.
Conditions
Although the walls are fenced in, some parts are fairly exposed, so a good head for heights is required. There are a lot of steps, particularly up to the Minceta tower.
Hazards and warnings
Avoid doing this in the middle of the day in summer, as there is little shade from the sun.
Detailed description
The elevation profile doesn't really tell the full story, as the walls around far above the ground, and you'll climb up and down far more than the elevation profile might suggest!
Narrative
A visit to Dubrovnik is not complete without a circuit of the city walls. The walls are generally massive, particularly on the seaward side, with huge fortifications to repeal invaders and show the cities power.
The walls in places have a wide and easy path, but as you go further the top of the wall can be quite narrow in places, which when combined with crowds, can be a bit scary, with some huge drops below to the rocks.
Once you are done with the walls, a visit to the rest of the town can be made. Due to the lack of shade on the walls, you'll want walk around the walls outside the heat of the midday sun in summer. There are cafes on the seaward part of the wall, but little shade other than that, and it can be very hot, even when the breeze is blowing off the sea.