
Tvrđava sv Ivan
Tvrđava sv Ivan
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Completed in the 16th century, this fort complex is home to an aquarium & a maritime museum.
Last updated: February 11, 2026
Overview
Completed in the 16th century, this fort complex is home to an aquarium & a maritime museum.
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Visitor Reviews
**★★★★★ Kerti Alev — 3 months ago
Great views from the wall. 40 eur entrance and only 1 round allowed. Come for sunset around 17 pm! Less folks and sunset views!
**★★★★★ Kristina Tina K — 5 months ago
The fortress was built in 1346 under the name of the "mule" fortress (Tvrđava od mula). Later, the Gundulić fortress was built nearby. Both fortresses were connected by towers in 1522, and since 1557 they have formed the shape we can see today. The interior of the fortress originally housed a large gunpowder warehouse. The city harbor was defended on the north side by the smaller St. Luke's fortress, while on the south side this role was played by the St. John's fortress. Initially, a chain wa
**★★★★☆ 貝瑞克(Markpigpapa) — 5 months ago
It’s on the city walls walk, but it’s under construction when we visited on Friday 29th August 2025. We only can walk pass it.
**★★★★☆ Dani Baal — a year ago
The Dubrovnik Old Town Port is a picturesque and lively hub that perfectly complements the city’s historic charm. Surrounded by ancient stone walls, the port offers stunning views of the crystal-clear Adriatic Sea and the city’s iconic red rooftops. It’s a bustling spot with ferries, private boats, and yachts coming and going. Visitors can enjoy a leisurely stroll along the harbor, relax at waterfront cafés, or take boat trips to nearby islands. With its vibrant atmosphere and scenic beauty, it’
**★☆☆☆☆ dan dare — 8 months ago
The only words I can use to describe what has happened here are archeological travesty. Basically it is my view that it has been an incorrect decision to jetwash out the many layers of old sealant around the fortresses original stonework. Then to have re-sealed the stonework with plain concrete, worse still it looks over concreted around the stones so some parts of the fortress now look like a flat concrete blob. The situation gets even worse still, as there also seems to be a concrete wash eit













