Bosanka, Dubrovnik, Military fortress on Mount Srđ, Dubrovnik, Croatia
Fort Imperial stands at 412 meters above sea level on Mount Srđ, offering views of Dubrovnik, the Adriatic Sea, and neighboring islands.
French General Auguste Marmont initiated the construction of Fort Imperial in 1806 during the Napoleonic occupation of the Republic of Dubrovnik.
The fortress contains exhibits documenting the 1991 siege of Dubrovnik during the Croatian War of Independence through photographs and military equipment.
Visitors can reach Fort Imperial by cable car from Dubrovnik's Old Town or by driving up the serpentine road to Mount Srđ.
During the 1991 conflict, fourteen Croatian defenders at Fort Imperial successfully protected the position against several hundred attacking forces.
Location: Dubrovnik
Location: Dubrovnik-Neretva County
GPS coordinates: 42.64461,18.12652
Latest update: October 15, 2025 21:29
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