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Dubrovnik Aquarium, Marine research facility in Old Town Dubrovnik, Croatia.

The Dubrovnik Aquarium displays numerous species of fish, mollusks, and marine creatures native to the Adriatic Sea within stone vaults of Fort St John.

The aquarium occupies the ground floor of Fort St John, a medieval fortress that protected Dubrovnik's old harbor for centuries.

The University of Dubrovnik's Institute for Marine and Coastal Research manages this educational center, contributing to local marine science knowledge.

Visitors can explore the aquarium daily from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM, with complete wheelchair accessibility throughout the facility.

This facility functions as a rehabilitation center for injured sea turtles from the Adriatic Sea, supporting regional marine conservation efforts.

Location: Dubrovnik

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 10:00-19:00

Phone: +38520323125

Website: https://imp-du.com/#akvarij

GPS coordinates: 42.63982,18.11245

Latest update: March 12, 2025 20:39

Historic sites in Dubrovnik: city walls, palaces, fortresses

The old town of Dubrovnik sits on the Adriatic coast and shows buildings from the 13th to the 17th centuries. The city was an independent maritime republic for hundreds of years and developed its own architecture that combines Venetian and local elements. The city walls enclose a compact core of palaces, churches and public squares built on limestone. The main street Stradun runs straight through the town and connects the main gates. At both ends stand fountains from the 15th century that once secured the water supply. The Rector's Palace shows how the elected rulers lived and worked, while Sponza Palace once served as a customs house and mint. The city wall itself is walkable and offers views of the sea and the rooftops of the old town. Several fortresses reinforced the defenses: Fort Lovrijenac perches on a rock outside the walls, Revelin Fortress protected the eastern approach, and the sea wall ends at St. John's Fortress, which now houses a maritime museum. Lokrum Island lies just a short boat ride away and was once a monastic site. Today plants from different climates grow there. The beaches around Dubrovnik often sit in small coves between rocks, where the water is clear and deep. The Dominican Monastery and Franciscan Monastery preserve art and manuscripts from the republic's era. The cathedral was rebuilt in baroque style after an earthquake in the 17th century destroyed the older church.

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