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Fort Lovrijenac
Fortress on the rock
A fortress on a sea rock outside Dubrovnik’s western walls, and a summer festival stage.
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About Fort Lovrijenac
Fort Lovrijenac stands on a 37-metre rock outside Dubrovnik’s western walls, guarding the sea and land approaches to the city. Its origins go back to the 11th century, and its walls were later thickened to as much as twelve metres in places. Above the gate, a Latin inscription declares that liberty is not to be sold for all the gold in the world. The terraces give wonderful views of the walls and the old town, and in summer they become a stage for the Dubrovnik Summer Festival.
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- 37 metres above the sea
- Views of the walls
- Summer Festival theatre
- Address
- Dubrovnik, the Balkans
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- On our Zagreb guide
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Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Fort Lovrijenac before you go.
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