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From stunning architecture to Game of Thrones locations, here are the best things to see and do in Dubrovnik.

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The New York Times: Ways to find a little elbow room in the Pearl of the Adriatic.

An old fortress protrudes into the Adriatic as you approach Dubrovnik from the south along the twisting Adriatic roadway. This is your first look at a...

The Pile and Ploce Gates, the two entrances into Dubrovnik’s Old Town, once had drawbridges that lifted during the overnight hours, forcing visitors wanting to enter to wait outside its stone walls until morning. The bridges no longer lift, yet the bottlenecks of morning visitors ­remain.

From historic landmarks to Game of Thrones locations, discover our top things to do in Dubrovnik. Plan your trip to the "Pearl of the Adriatic" with us, including recommendations for where to stay in Old Town and the benefits of a walking tour.

Visitors can get through the stone gates of this medieval city and meander through its cobbled streets without logjams, even in the high season. They can also get far from fellow travelers with easy jaunts to nearby islands.

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Here's everything you need to do in Dubrovnik for a tourist-free vacation, from boat rides to museums, winery tours, and day trips to nearby islands.

Whether you want a weekend break or a longer summer holiday, these are the perfect islands to hop between for sun, sea and more