St. Lawrence Fortress (Fort Lovrijenac), Dubrovnik: How to Visit and What to Do Nearby

Fort Lovrijenac perches on a 37-meter-high cliff outside Dubrovnik's western walls, a fortress built in the 11th century to guard the sea approach and the city's Pile Gate. The triangular structure's outer walls facing the sea are up to 12 meters thick, while the walls facing the city are only 60 centimeters—designed so the fortress could never be turned against Dubrovnik itself. The inscription above the entrance reads "Non bene pro toto libertas venditur auro"—"Freedom is not sold for all the gold in the world." The fort serves as a performance venue during the annual Dubrovnik Summer Festival. is just one of many options in Dubrovnik. Major attractions worth considering include Banje Beach, Dubrovnik Cruise Port, and Dubrovnik Old Town.