Fortress of St. Ivan Dubrovnik
Ulica kneza Damjana Jude 2, 20,000 Dubrovnik, Croatia
Description:
The fortress of St. Ivan is an ancient defensive structure in one of the cities of Croatia, namely in the city of Dubrovnik, which is known among tourists for many attractions. The first tower of this fortress was laid in the early 14th century, and the fort itself is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The fortress is quite popular among tourists, because there is a lot to see. In addition to the interesting architecture of the fort, on the lower floors of the fortress you can visit the aquarium with an impressive collection of exotic fish and a small botanical garden. On the upper floors is located the Maritime Museum. It contains various exhibits connecting the city of Dubrovnik with seafaring: flags, model ships, ship weapons and much more. At the very top of the fortress there is an excellent observation platform for exploring the surroundings of the city.
The fortress of St. Ivan is located in the southeastern part of the city walls of the Old Town.