Photo Essay: Dubrovnik by night and day

BY ONEIKA RAYMOND

Shots of beautiful Dubrovnik, Croatia.

We spent two nights in Dubrovnik: an occurrence borne more out of necessity than curiosity. The city was a means to an end: our interest lay, rather, in visiting Montenegro and Bosnia, and flying in and out of Dubrovnik was both the cheapest and most efficient way to get to where we really wanted to be.

 

If you must know, I didn’t love Dubrovnik.  At least, not during the summer (high season). The crowds, the heat, and the expense wore me down. Still, the city is a pretty one. By day, the cobbled walkways and walls refract light, throwing white heat onto the backs and brows of the throngs of tourists that trod the tight alleyways.  Night time is even better —  the lamps on the buildings cast a soft glow, adding a romantic air.  Here are some photos so you can see what I mean:

 

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Night

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Do you prefer Dubrovnik by night or by day?

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  • Nice photos! I’m planning to go to the Balkans and would love to see the Walled City of Dubrovnik but somehow apart from the old wall part, it looks too touristy to me. And I guess touristy = expensive?

  • How could you not love Dubrovnik, it looks so cool. Anyway, when a place is crowded it’s more difficult to have good vibrations…

    • I think it would be a lovely place to go in the springtime or in autumn!

  • Your photos are just about the best I’ve ever seen. Agree about the crowds and high prices – and it will only get worse with the increasing cruise ships and the development planned for Mt. Srd but you made it look great.

  • It has definitely been discovered and oversaturated, but it it’s easy to see why. Head down to Montenegro, which no one seems to know exists, and it’s pretty much just as nice, but without the crowds. It’s been a long time since I was there, but I keep hearing it’s still that way.

  • Night! The atmosphere is indeed more ‘cosy’, let’s say… I’ve put off going to Dubrovnik because of the image I had of it. I had predicted I would find it too crowded in summer and too expensive. Just like you confirmed. Thanks for sharing these beautiful photo’s!

  • Stunning photos, I really love the one of the violin players in the alley. Dubrovnik looks amazing.

  • I loved exploring Dubrovnik by day despite the crazy heat wave that hit while I was there, but I agree that the lighting at night is magical. Great photos!

  • Dubrovnik sure is a beautiful city – it’s quite magical at night with the lights casting a beautiful soft glow. I was there in December, when accommodation is considerably cheaper as it’s out of season.

    The sea around Dubrovnik looks awfully inviting – I imagine that the weather still offers many beautiful sunny & not-too-hot days in September & October.

  • Everyone tells me that Dubrovnik is an amazing city. It looks like a bustling place at night! Great photos!

  • Wow great pictures. I would love to visit someday but maybe go off-season if possible? I hate crowds as well; they can be quite annoying. The night pictures are fantastic – love them!

  • Hi there- I really appreciate this post as I’ve been trying to get to Croatia for ages and was concerned that Dubrovnik would be just too touristy. I really trust your reviews of cities, I think we have similar taste! So hopefully when I get to Croatia, I can make a quick visit to Dubrovnik and spend the bulk of my time in the more authentic spaces.

  • I was there, but I agree that the lighting at night is magical. Great photos!

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