City Wall Walk杜城墙漫步
April 23, 2026
Walking the City Walls was the most popular tourist attraction in Dubrovnik and the activity we had looked forward to most on this trip.
We entered the wall at the entrance near the chapel of Luke and climbed up to the Tvrđava Minčeta, the highest point on the wall where we saw our rented house. On the way to Pile gate we enjoyed the views of the red roofs of the old houses and church tower inside the wall, and Dubrovnik city outside and the SDR mountain. We took so many pictures.
Then we walked along the coastal line and understood the defensive and strategic positions of the wall. In the end, we went back to the point where we started.
We had lunch near the ferry port. The food was excellent, but the view was even better, with beautiful scenery overlooking the harbor.
After lunch, we visited the Dubrovnik Cathedral before walking down the historic Jesuit Stairs toward the Franciscan Monastery.
Inside the monastery, we visited a pharmacy that has been operating since 1317—one of the oldest continuously functioning pharmacies in Europe. We also explored the monastery’s pharmacy museum, which displays centuries-old medical instruments, manuscripts, and remedies, offering a fascinating glimpse into the history of medicine in Dubrovnik.
Then we continued our excursion to the fortress just outside the wall. Not much to see inside the fortress but the view of the old city was amazing.
We walked back to the house for a short nap. Then we ventured out again to see the sunset at SDR mountain.
There are three options to go up the hill, hiking, Uber or Cable car. I decided to hike up and the rest took Uber on the way up. It took about one hour to hike on zigzag gravel paths up while enjoying the view of the old city and coastline.
The sunset view at the top was magnificent and one of the bests we had had previously.
Our original plan was to take the cable car down but we changed our mind in the last minute after we found the cable car cost five times more than Uber.
On the way down the mountain, our Uber driver kindly stopped at a scenic viewpoint so we could capture what was arguably the best angle of Dubrovnik’s Old Town at sunset.
We then asked the driver to drop us off at the restaurant we had chosen for dinner. To our surprise, the small restaurant was packed, and we were told the wait would be at least forty minutes. Since we had specifically come for the seafood, we decided to stay and wait.
It turned out to be well worth it. Every dish we ordered was outstanding, and we finally had the chance to try the local oysters. The fresh seafood, excellent food, and wonderful atmosphere made the experience memorable.
It was the perfect ending to a perfect day.
2026年4月23日
漫步杜布罗夫尼克城墙（Dubrovnik City Walls）是这座城市最受欢迎的旅游项目，也是我们这次旅行中最期待的活动。
我们从圣卢克小教堂（Chapel of St. Luke）附近的入口登上城墙，一路爬到明切塔堡（Tvrđava Minčeta）。这里是整段城墙的最高点，从那里甚至能看到我们租住的房子。然后前往派勒门（Pile Gate），在途中，城墙内老城区密密麻麻的红色屋顶、教堂钟楼，以及城墙外的新城区和斯尔季山（Srđ Mountain）尽收眼底。一路景色太美，我们不停拍照。
随后，我们沿着靠海一侧的城墙继续前行，也逐渐理解了这座城墙在过去的重要防御与战略作用。最后，我们绕了一整圈，又回到了最初登墙的地方。
中午，我们在渡轮码头附近吃午餐。食物非常不错，但更令人难忘的是餐厅外的景色。
下午，我们参观了城里最古老的药房（Old Pharmacy）以及药房博物馆（Pharmacy Museum）。这间药房已有数百年历史，据说是欧洲最古老、至今仍在营业的药房之一。
之后，我们继续前往城墙外的洛夫里耶纳茨堡（Fort Lovrijenac）。堡垒内部其实没有太多展览可看，但从那里眺望杜布罗夫尼克老城的景色非常美丽。
回到住处后，我们小睡休息了一会儿。傍晚时分，我们再次出门，前往斯尔季山（Srđ Mountain）看日落。
上山有三种方式：徒步、搭Uber或乘坐缆车（Cable Car）。我决定徒步上山，其余人则坐Uber。沿着之字形的碎石山路一路向上，大约花了一个小时。过程中可以不断俯瞰老城与海岸线，景色十分漂亮。等我终于到达山顶时，他们五人早已在山顶的餐厅喝咖啡了。
山顶的日落壮观无比，是我们至今看过最美的日落之一。
原本我们计划乘缆车下山，但最后一刻改变了主意，因为发现缆车票价竟然差不多是Uber的五倍。
下山途中，Uber司机还特意停在一个观景点，让我们拍摄老城夕阳的最佳角度。我们让司机把我们送到今晚的餐厅。没想到小餐厅生意兴隆，我们被告知至少需要等四十分钟以上。因为是特地冲着这家店的海鲜来的，大家决定等。还真是来对地方了。这家小餐厅的每一道菜都非常出色，也终于吃到了当地的生蚝。这一天堪称完美。