Dubrovnik old town walls

The Walls of Dubrovnik are a series of defensive stone walls surrounding the city of Dubrovnik in southern Croatia. The walls run an uninterrupted course of approximately 1,940 meters in length, encircling most of the old city, and reach a maximum height of about 25 meters. The walls were constructed mainly during the 13th-17th centuries and were reinforced by three circular and 14 quadrangular towers, five bastions, two angular fortifications, and the large St. John's Fortress. Today, the Walls of Dubrovnik are one of the most popular tourist attractions in Croatia, with more than 1.2 million visitors in 2019. Visitors can walk along the walls and enjoy stunning views of the city and the sea. The walls have been preserved to the present day, thanks to the knowledge of skilled construction workers and the constant care provided by city dwellers. The city walls have a rich history, having been built to defend against the Ottoman Turks and having withstood many battles and sieges. The walls are a testament to the city's resilience and its ability to withstand the test of time