Both were independent maritime republics. Both are UNESCO. Both are drowning in cruise tourists.
Plan your trip →Venice: massive, weeks of content. Dubrovnik: tiny old town, 1–2 days is enough. Venice is 10x the experience.
Dubrovnik’s city walls (walk-able, €35, 2h) are more dramatic. Venice has no walls but has the lagoon.
Dubrovnik is cheaper on food (Croatia’s kuna goes further). Venice is cheaper than Dubrovnik on... actually, nothing. Venice is expensive everywhere.
Venice: art, architecture, islands, depth. Dubrovnik: walls, Game of Thrones, Adriatic swimming, day-trip islands. Combine both on an Adriatic itinerary.
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