Gradac Park
Situated just a short walk from the Old Town, on the top of the cliffs above Danče beach, Gradac Park is an ideal place to come and spend some time in the beautiful and tranquil nature.
The park was established in the 19th century (1898) as a 17000 m2 tranquil zone for people to enjoy nature close to the heart of the Town.
Dotted around the park there are numerous benches where you can sit and enjoy the shade, nature and views over Lovrijenac, the sea and the roofs of the Old town.
The park also features a small pond with some goldfish slowly swimming around.
Photo: Views to the south side over Dance Bay and over the sea
I love to come here as much as I can on every visit to the town especially if it is hot and busy around Stradun and Porporela. What I do in summer is first to have a nice swim down in Danče and then climb the steps to Gradac to cool down and enjoy the views, peace and shade.
Note: * Game of Thrones Season 4 filming location of Purple King Joffrey’s wedding was here in Gradac Park (see video); Photo – views over Lovrijenac fort
Photo: Plenty of shade to enjoy among tall and mature pine trees.
Photo: The best spots in the Park are often taken by people who like to read here
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Photo: Views over the Franciscan convent and church of Sveta Marija
Some lovely seascape details can be enjoyed here
Along the steps that lead to the park, on your left side you can see this beautiful mature private garden with lush vegetation and a lovely colonnade
Popular routes: Split to Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik to Split, Hvar to Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik to Hvar
Getting to Gradac
- From the Old Town walk out from the town walls through Pile Gate and continue further along the street of Ulica Branitelja Dubrovnika. After about 5 min walk turn to Ulica Dante Alighieri street, pass near restaurant Sesame and continue left along Ulica Don Frana Bulica which leads to the park.
- From Lapad and Babin Kuk – take bus no 6 towards Pile. Get out of the bus in Boninovo and walk down the Ulica Branitelja Dubrovnika street for a few minutes. Turn right in Ulica Rudimira Rotera Street up along the narrow staircase that will take you to the Park.
- From Gruž – take bus no 1 towards Pile, get off in Boninovao and follow the instructions as above.
Location Map of Park Gradac
GPS Coordinates: 42°38’31.2″N 18°06’06.9″E; Address: Ulica Don Frana Bulica, Dubrovnik
Gradac cliff viewed from Dance
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