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Heres everything to know before you plan a trip to Dubrovnik.

Given its many unique features, Dubrovnik is far from a travel secret.

cable car above ground looking down at town below

Take the cable car up Mount Std for panoramic views of Dubrovnik.Credit:imageBROKER/Perry Mastrovito/imageBROKER RF/Getty Images

Read on to discover more tips and local recommendations for your trip to Dubrovnik.

Things to Do

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Visit Old Town and walk along the city walls.

According to Carevic, both the Old Town and its city walls are a must-see.

landscape view of red roofed houses with a large hotel in the center

Exterior view of Grand Hotel Imperial in Dubrovnik, Croatia.Nikada/iStockphoto/Getty Images

The walls, which were built between the 13th and 17th centuries, enclose Old Town in its entirety.

The latter connects Ploce Gate with Stradun, the main street in the Old Town.

Tickets can be purchased at the cable car stations.

people walking alone the walls above the city with views of the entire city

Explore the Dubrovnik City Walls to see panoramic views.Nikada/Getty Images

Next to the cable car stop, youll findPanorama Zipline Dubrovnik.

Take a ferry to Lokrum Island.

Lokrum is also anotherGOTfilming location; fans may recognize it as the city of Qarth.

gloved fisherman hands cleaning and cooking oysters and mussels by the water side

Enjoy fresh oysters and mussels in Mali Ston, Croatia.Dreamer Company/iStockphoto/Getty Images

Plan a day trip to Ston.

Explore the Elafit Islands.

It’s a perfect way to relax while swimming, snorkeling, and island-hopping.

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Shop locally at Life According to Kawa, located near Dubrovnik Old Town.Courtesy of Life According to Kawa

Clara Stones

Searching for handmade jewelry to mark your time in Dubrovnik?

Lovric recommendsClara Stones, which he says specializes in coral and pearl pieces.

TakeMala Spenza, for example.

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View from Panorama Restaurant, Dubrovnik.Heather Severn/Getty Images

It is a store that mainly has products produced in the countryside.

Restaurant 360

This Michelin-starred restaurant offers exceptional Mediterranean cuisine with a creative twist.

If possible, avoid traveling to Dubrovnik in July and August.

tourists walking through old european style town

Tourists walking through Old Town, Dubrovnik.David C Tomlinson/Getty Images

Note that some attractions and restaurants may close seasonally, so check their dates before you plan.

And if youre considering driving?

You may want to rethink your plan.