Gruž, Dubrovnik

Name: Gruž
Address: Dubrovnik, Croatia

#59 among attractions in Dubrovnik

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Gruž is a neighborhood in Dubrovnik, Croatia, about 2 km northwest of the Old City. It has a population of approximately 15,000 people. The main port for Dubrovnik is in Gruž as well as its largest market and the main bus station "Libertas". While historically a manufacturing and industrial base for Dubrovnik, today it is one of the city's main residential areas along with Lapad and Mokošica. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 42°39'33"N, 18°5'11"E

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Gruž – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Stradun Street, Srđ, Franjo Tuđman Bridge, St. Saviour Church.

1.7 miSE
Street, Shopping district, Shopping
Stradun Street, Dubrovnik
43 min walk • Stradun Street, also known as Placa, is the pulsating heart of Dubrovnik, Croatia, and the city's main promenade. This limestone-paved pedestrian thoroughfare runs through the Old Town, flanked by historic buildings and vibrant shops, making it a premier shopping...
1.3 miSE
Round hill with a fort and a cablecar
Srđ, Dubrovnik
34 min walk • Perched atop the hills overlooking the historic city of Dubrovnik, Croatia, Mount Srđ stands as a sentinel offering breathtaking panoramas of the Adriatic Sea and the ancient city walls. This limestone mountain, rising to a modest height of 412 meters, is not only a...
0.7 miNW
Bridge
Franjo Tuđman Bridge, Mokošica
18 min walk • The Franjo Tuđman Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge carrying the D8 state road at the western approach to Dubrovnik, Croatia across Rijeka Dubrovačka near Port of Gruž. The original bridge design was developed in 1989; however, construction was stopped at the onset of the Croatian War of Independence.
1.6 miSE
Intimate 16th-century church
St. Saviour Church, Dubrovnik
42 min walk • St. Saviour Church, a lesser-known but historically significant gem, stands quietly within the heart of Dubrovnik, Croatia. This modest yet striking place of worship dates back to the early 16th century, built between 1520 and 1528 as a votive church dedicated to Jesus...
0.9 miW
42°39'18"N • 18°4'12"E
Lapad Beach, Dubrovnik
23 min walk • Beach, Outdoor activities, Park
1.6 miSE
Church, Architecture, History museum
Franciscan friary, Dubrovnik
42 min walk • Nestled within the historic walls of Dubrovnik, Croatia, the Franciscan Friary stands as a testament to the city's rich religious and cultural heritage. This ancient church, a significant landmark of Dubrovnik, dates back to the 14th century, although much of its...
1.1 miW
42°39'50"N • 18°3'54"E
Copacabana, Dubrovnik
29 min walk • Beach
0.7 miSE
Synagogue
Dubrovnik Synagogue, Dubrovnik
17 min walk • The Old Synagogue in Dubrovnik, Croatia is the oldest Sefardic synagogue still in use today in the world and the second oldest synagogue in Europe. It is said to have been established in 1352, but gained legal status in the city in 1408.
1.7 miSE
42°38'29"N • 18°6'32"E
War Photo Limited, Dubrovnik
43 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum, Art gallery
1.6 miSE
City gate, Historical place
Pile Gate, Dubrovnik
41 min walk • Gate Piła - the city gate in the western frontage of the city walls of Dubrovnik, between the towers of Puncjel and Minčet. She led to the suburbs of Piła and served most of the land traffic.
1.4 miSE
Universities and schools
University of Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik
36 min walk • The University of Dubrovnik is a public university located in Dubrovnik, Croatia. It has its roots in various successive institutions dedicated to the teaching of maritime engineering and naval architecture.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Gruž?

Nearby attractions include Dubrovnik Synagogue, Dubrovnik (17 min walk), Franjo Tuđman Bridge, Mokošica (18 min walk), Lapad Beach, Dubrovnik (23 min walk).

How to get to Gruž by public transport?

The nearest stations to Gruž:

Bus

Luka Gruž 5 • Lines: 1B, 3, 7 (2 min walk)
Obala Stjepana Radića • Lines: 1B, 3, 7, 8 (4 min walk)

Ferry

Dubrovnik (3 min walk)