St. Lawrence Fortress in Dubrovnik

The St. Lawrence Fortress in Dubrovnik is often called Dubrovnik's Gibraltar, and it's located outside the western city walls. The fortress has a big court with mighty arches and, as its height is uneven, it has 3 terraces with powerful parapets with the broadest one looking south towards the sea. It lies outside the old town but you can take a look at it when you stand on the walls of the old town.

It's the only fortress in the Dubrovnik fortifications that isn’t connected the city wall complex as it rises high above the city like a great protector looking out over all and everyone. Locally called Lovrjenac, it is built on a high rock face 37 metres high and offers a 360 degree panorama. The first thing guests to this fortress will notice is the actual journey to get there, there are well over two hundred steps from Pile. But the climb is well worth it, without doubt one of the finest views in the city and an ideal opportunity for photography.

The inner streets of Dubrovnik are filled with tourists these days. 

Here are two shots of the Old Town of Dubrovnik. It's a very popular tourist destination, and has become even more famous in the last years since HBO shoots Game of Thrones here. There is lots to see here, from the inner streets to the many churches and museums.

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