Fort Revelin, 16th century fortress in Dubrovnik, Croatia
Fort Revelin stands on the eastern side of Dubrovnik with thick limestone walls protecting both the Old Harbor and the city entrance.
Construction of the fortress began in 1538 under architect Antonio Ferramolino, requiring 11 years to complete while all other building projects in Dubrovnik stopped.
The fortress terrace, the largest stone-paved space in Dubrovnik, serves as a performance venue during the Dubrovnik Summer Festival from July to August.
Visitors can access the fortress through guided tours that include the Archaeological Museum, featuring exhibitions of medieval sculptures and archaeological findings.
The fortress remained intact during the 1667 earthquake, leading to its use as the administration center where the Republic's treasury and cathedral valuables were stored.
Location: Dubrovnik
Made from material: limestone
GPS coordinates: 42.64209,18.11224
Latest update: March 4, 2025 20:31
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.
Rector's Palace, Dubrovnik
232 m
Dubrovnik Cathedral
287 m
Sponza Palace
176 m
Orlando's Column
200 m
Lazzarettos of Dubrovnik
88 m
St Blaise's Church
234 m
Franciscan Church and Monastery
386 m
Saint Ignatius Church
372 m
Minčeta
310 m
Holy Annunciation Orthodox church
306 m
Clock tower
176 m
Dominican Church and Monastery in Dubrovnik
87 m
City Guard Building
189 m
Cableway Srđ
110 m
Saint John's Fortress
223 m
Porporela
258 m
Banje
343 m
Mala Onofrijeva česma
190 m
Skočibuha palace
312 m
Kaše
127 m
The State Archives in Dubrovnik
140 m
Maritime Museum
250 m
Marin Držić Theatre
207 m
Banje Beach
304 m
Natural History Museum (Dubrovnik)
346 m
Dominican Monastery
88 m
War Photo Limited
292 m
Dubrovnik Aquarium
253 mReviews
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