4. Fishing Charters. 3 hours. Set sail on a small traditional fishing boat from the Old Town of Dubrovnik with local fishermen, and experience catching…. Taking safety measures. Free cancellation. from. $150. per group. 2. Get Lost In The Old Town What To Do In Dubrovnik Old Town | Get Lost. Enjoy the atmosphere of this ancient place. Before visiting any particular Old Town attraction, just go ahead and wander the countless little streets and alleyways. Spend as much time and walk every street because nothing is the same. All streets are unique and picturesque. The city of Dubrovnik is in surprisingly good shape considering the damage it underwent during the Siege of Dubrovnik in 1991-1992. Many buildings in Old Town were damaged or destroyed during the Croatian War of Independence when it was bombarded by Yugoslav and Montenegrin forces. Learn why Dubrovnik is called the ‘Pearl of the Adriatic’ on this tour of the city’s Stari Grad, or Old Town, and its thick centuries old city walls. See the monasteries and churches, the palaces and the burgher houses, learn the history behind them, and stroll the streets with your guide. Hear about daily life in Dubrovnik during the Middle Ages, as well as, during the battles in the Fishing boats in the Old Port of Dubrovnik. Dubrovnik’s Old Port in 1970s. Porat – Dubrovnik Old Port – views from the eastern side. Porat Dubrovnik in 1960s. Old Harbour in Dubrovnik in 1950s. Schooner in the Old Harbour in 1950s – Dubrovnik. Old Port and Porporela in 1920s. Old Port of Dubrovnik in 1920s. One of the most prominent and most visited Dubrovnik’s protecting towers as well as the highest point of its defence system, is the Minčeta Tower. Locally known as Tvrđava Minčeta, the fortress was named after the Mencetic family who owned the ground which the tower was built upon. And it was originally built in 1319 by a local builder Dubrovnik has a rich seafaring history and the best way of learning about it is at the Old Town’s Maritime Museum, located on the first and second floor of St John’s Fortress. The significance of the museum’s location within the fortress is also told inside the museum, with St. John’s one of the most important points of the city’s Dubrovnik In Two Days – Day By Day Overview. Day 1: Visit the most iconic Dubrovnik landmarks in the old town and explore the picturesque cobbled streets early on in the day. Take the short ferry boat from Dubrovnik Old Harbour across to Lokrum Island to escape the peak crowds. Great place to visit. The place has become very popular after the TV series Game of thrones has been aired. It is at the center of old Dubrovnik town near the bell tower on the Stradum. The entry is 8am to 7pm at summer but in winter it closes at 5pm. The entry to inner court is free of charge. Before entering the Old Town, Fort Lovrjenac, the first among many sites worth seeing in Dubrovnik, provides a good view of the Old Town and its wall. 42.6414 18.1081 6 Placa Stradun ( Old town ). The Stradun (Placa) is the central street of the city of Dubrovnik and is the place where the old city comes to life. vVnC.