Lovrijenac Fortress
#8sur 10 lieux à visiter à DubrovnikDubrovnik, Dubrovnik-Neretva County, Croatia
Aussi appelé Fort Lovrijenac · St Lawrence Fortress · Dubrovnik Gibraltar
L'essentiel
Horaires d'ouverture : 08:00–19:30 and 08:00–18:30 and 08:00–15:00. Entrée : €15. Comptez 45 min. Meilleure période : 08:00 to 09:30.
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- Horaires d'ouverture
- 08:00–15:00
- Approximately 08:00-19:30 June-September, 08:00-18:30 April-May and October, 08:00-15:00 November-March per reseller listings.
- Prix d'entrée
- €15
- Billet à partir de
- Durée nécessaire
- 45 min
- Meilleur moment de la journée
- 08:00 to 09:30
- Meilleurs mois
- May – Jun, Sep – Oct
- Adresse
- Fort Lovrijenac, on the rock outside Pile Gate (Tabakarija side), 20000 Dubrovnik, Croatia
À propos de Lovrijenac Fortress
Lovrijenac Fortress stands on a limestone crag 37 metres above the Adriatic just outside Pile Gate and costs EUR 15, or nothing extra with a City Walls ticket, as of 2026. The fort guards the western sea approach to Dubrovnik, and its outer walls are up to about 12 metres thick where they face the sea, against roughly 60 centimetres on the city-facing side. That asymmetry was deliberate, so that any attacker who seized the fort could not use it against the town.
Meilleur moment de la journée : 08:00 to 09:30. Before the tour groups reach the fort from Pile Gate.
Horaires de Lovrijenac Fortress
- Horaires d'ouverture
- 08:00–15:00
Mon–Sun 08:00–19:30 and 08:00–18:30 and 08:00–15:00 - Approximately 08:00-19:30 June-September, 08:00-18:30 April-May and October, 08:00-15:00 November-March per reseller listings.
- Fermé le
- Ouvert tous les jours
Bon à savoir : Lovrijenac is used as an open-air stage during the Dubrovnik Summer Festival, closing to sightseers on performance evenings; verify at the official site.
Horaires d'ouverture établis à partir de citywallsdubrovnik.hr et de sources publiques, mis à jour le . Ils peuvent changer sans préavis — vérifiez avant de partir. Comment nous rédigeons ces guides
Prix d'entrée de Lovrijenac Fortress
| Billet | Prix |
|---|---|
| Billet standard | €15 |
| Tarif réduit (étudiant / senior) | €15 |
| Enfants | €15 |
Lovrijenac Fortress costs EUR 15 as a standalone ticket and is included in the Dubrovnik City Walls ticket (EUR 40 adults March-October, as of 2026); resellers report the Walls ticket stays valid for Lovrijenac for up to three days. Child and concession rates for standalone entry were not confirmed - as of 2026, verify at the official Walls webshop.
Tarifs établis à partir de citywallsdubrovnik.hr et de sources publiques, mis à jour le . Ils peuvent changer sans préavis — vérifiez avant de partir. Comment nous rédigeons ces guides
Meilleure période pour visiter Lovrijenac Fortress
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
08:00 - 09:30
OpeningBest time to go
Tour groups have not arrived yet and the courtyard is close to empty.
Quiet09:30 - 13:00
Group Mid-Morning
Cruise excursions add Lovrijenac to their Walls itinerary; the stair up is one-file at times.
Busy13:00 - 16:00
Midday Lull
Many visitors are at lunch in the Old Town, though the courtyard has little shade.
Moderate16:00 - closing
Late Light
Crowds thin and the low sun lights the ramparts; check last entry before climbing.
Quiet
Histoire de Lovrijenac Fortress
Lovrijenac Fortress is first mentioned in written records in 1301, though local tradition claims the site was fortified from the 11th century, and legends of a race with Venice to seize the rock are unverified. Later Ragusan builders reworked it in the 15th and 16th centuries with a roughly triangular plan, a central courtyard and cannon terraces facing the sea, and the fort stayed in Ragusan hands until the Republic fell in 1808.
Above the entrance, an inscription in Latin reads Non bene pro toto libertas venditur auro, roughly translated as freedom is not sold for all the gold in the world. The fortress served as the Red Keep in HBO's Game of Thrones and, in summer, is a stage for Shakespeare's Hamlet in the Dubrovnik Summer Festival, performed in the courtyard.
Règles et étiquette à Lovrijenac Fortress
Lovrijenac Fortress is reached by a steep stone staircase from the Pile Gate side and is not wheelchair accessible, with no lift to the upper terrace; visitors with vertigo should know the upper terrace has low parapets over a drop into the sea. Wear shoes with grip, since the worn limestone treads are slick after rain.
Lovrijenac's courtyard is used for performances, so staff may close it to sightseers before events. Sitting on the parapets and climbing on the gun emplacements is not allowed. Drones need a Croatian aviation permit and are not practical this close to the Old Town, and photography for personal use is free elsewhere in the fort; tripods are impractical on the narrow terraces and stairs.
Conseils pour visiter Lovrijenac Fortress
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Lovrijenac Fortress is best visited before the Walls circuit, at 08:00, when the interior is nearly empty; many visitors skip it in favour of the Walls, which leaves the courtyard quiet even in July and the fortress is mostly unvisited by day trippers who stop at the Walls. The best photo of the Old Town's western ramparts is taken from the fort's upper terrace looking back at Pile Gate, so bring a wide lens or phone panorama mode.
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Lovrijenac Fortress overlooks the rocky Tabakarija bay, where locals swim from the stones, so pack a swimsuit and towel if the timing suits and cool off after the climb. If you have a City Walls ticket, present it at the fort gate rather than buying a second ticket, and keep it until the visit is done.
Comment se rendre à Lovrijenac Fortress
Nous n'avons pas encore localisé Lovrijenac Fortress avec précision ; la carte montre les autres lieux de notre guide Dubrovnik. Utilisez l'adresse ci-dessous ou le lien d'itinéraire.
Fort Lovrijenac, on the rock outside Pile Gate (Tabakarija side), 20000 Dubrovnik, CroatiaItinéraire sur Google Maps
Depuis Pile Gate
0.3 km · 5 min
Free on foot
Depuis Dubrovnik Airport (DBV)
21 km · 35-45 min
approximately EUR 10-13 one way (verify at the airport)
Depuis Gruž ferry and bus terminal
3 km · 20-30 min
approximately EUR 2-3 single
Aéroport le plus proche
Depuis Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) at Čilipi
approximately 21 km, 30-40 minutes by airport shuttle bus to Pile Gate or by taxi.
Gare la plus proche
Depuis Dubrovnik has no railway station; the nearest public transport hubs are the Pile Gate bus stop (city buses and airport shuttle) and Gruž bus station, about 3 km away.
FAQ — Lovrijenac Fortress
How much does Lovrijenac Fortress cost?
Lovrijenac costs EUR 15 as a standalone ticket, as of 2026, and is included free with a Dubrovnik City Walls ticket. Confirm the ticket validity window at the official webshop.
Is Lovrijenac Fortress worth visiting?
Yes, for the view back at Pile Gate and the Old Town walls, and because it is often quiet. Allow 30 to 45 minutes and expect a steep stone staircase up from the Pile Gate side.
Was Lovrijenac used in Game of Thrones?
Yes. The fortress stood in for the Red Keep in HBO's Game of Thrones, and it is used as a theatre stage for Hamlet during the Dubrovnik Summer Festival.
Can you reach Lovrijenac without the Walls ticket?
Yes. A standalone EUR 15 ticket exists, as of 2026, so a Walls ticket is not required, but the combined ticket is better value if you also plan the walk.
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