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Mount Srđ and Dubrovnik Cable Car
Best time to visit
Late afternoon for golden-hour light and sunset views; arrive 30–45 minutes before sunset to secure a prime viewpoint and avoid cruise-ship peak times.
Budget tips
Cable car round-trip typically costs around 200–300 HRK, single trips and discounted youth/senior fares may be available, buy tickets online to skip the queue; the War of Independence museum on Srđ charges a small separate fee and is not included in the cable car price.
Recommended for
Photography enthusiasts, Couples, Families, History buffs
Plan your visit
1-2 hours
About
Brze činjenice: From the ridge you can inhale pine-scented air while scanning terracotta rooftops and the shimmering sea, where a hilltop fortress stands as a poignant reminder of recent conflicts. Gliding up in a compact cabin delivers a vertigo-tinged five-minute climb of roughly 400 meters, rewarding riders with postcard panoramas and a sudden hush above the city.
Istaknuto: A glass-fronted lift, first installed in 1969 and rebuilt in 2010 after being shelled during the 1991 siege, whisks you roughly 412 meters up in about four minutes and deposits you beside a fortress whose bullet-marked walls you can press your palm against. At the top, pine-salty air and chiming church bells hit your face as red-tiled roofs, a patch of deep blue sea, and a tiny green island arrange themselves like a living postcard photographers line up at sunrise to capture.
Insider tips
- Bring a windproof layer and comfortable shoes, summit conditions are cooler and windier than the Old Town.
- For photos, use the fortress wall facing the Old Town at sunset for framed shots of the red roofs and harbor.
- Avoid midday crowds by taking the first cable car after opening or one about 90 minutes before sunset; cruise-ship arrivals usually peak mid-afternoon.
- Skip the uphill walk if short on time or mobility, but allow 1 hour to hike up if you want quiet trails and exercise.
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Najbolji način da doživite grad s lokalnim vodičem.
Tip: We strongly recommend a free walking tour on your first day to get to know the city with a local guide. They usually cover all main attractions and you can ask for personal recommendations based on your interests for the next days. Book early as spaces fill up fast!
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