The Western Outer Wall (Predzide) is a lower defensive wall built just outside Dubrovnik's main City Walls. Separate from the main City Walls circuit, it has its own street-level entrance and leads visitors through medieval tunnels, the Foundry Museum, and Bokar Fortress.
If you are looking for the main 1.9 km elevated loop circuit that wraps around the Old Town rooftops, check out our dedicated guide:
This guide focuses entirely on the logistics required to find the hidden entrance checkpoint, navigate the linear out-and-back route, and explore key features like the excavated 15th-century gun foundry and Bokar Fortress.
Bokar Fortress and the Foundry Museum cannot be accessed from the main upper city walls walkway. They form a distinct fortification route with a standalone street-level ticket verification checkpoint.
Directions to the Checkpoint:
- From the main street (Stradun), walk uphill along any intersecting side street toward the northern boundary walls.
- If you approach Buža Gate, ensure you remain inside the stone fortifications instead of exiting.
- Follow the upper residential street running parallel to the walls heading west toward Minčeta Tower.
- At the direct stone base of Minčeta Tower, look for a short staircase leading up to the isolated ticket checkpoint.
Quick Facts
- Time Needed: 30–45 minutes
- Access: Separate entrance to the Western Outer Wall route
- Highlights: Minčeta Tunnels, Foundry Museum, Bokar Fortress
- Accessibility: Stone steps and enclosed passages
🎟️ Entry Requirements
Entry is included with a City Walls ticket or Dubrovnik Pass. Re-entry is not permitted once you exit.
Compare prices, validity, and which option suits your itinerary:
Pass & Ticket Options →Western Outer Wall Route & Highlights
1. Minčeta Tower Tunnels
After passing the checkpoint, the route begins inside a series of stone tunnels built into the foundations of Minčeta Tower.
The enclosed passages provide a completely different atmosphere from the open City Walls above and lead directly onto the Western Outer Wall route.
2. The Foundry Museum (Gornji Ugao)
Along the lower corridor, you'll find the Foundry Museum. The heart of this archaeological site is the remarkably preserved 15th-century cast house.
Buried in the 1667 earthquake and uncovered through modern excavations, it reveals the original casting pits where the Republic of Ragusa produced cannons and other artillery.
3. Western Outer Wall Corridor
Beyond the museum, the route continues along Dubrovnik's Western Outer Wall toward Bokar Fortress.
From here, you can see the main City Walls from below and look into the former moat, offering a perspective not available from the main City Walls route.
4. Bokar Fortress
At the southern end of the Western Outer Wall, you emerge onto the lower terraces of Bokar Fortress, which was built to protect Dubrovnik's western approach and watch over Pile Gate.
The terrace offers wide views of the sea, nearby cliffs, and the open bay west of the Old Town.
↩️ Exit Route: Retrace Your Steps
Bokar Fortress marks the end of this route. There is no exit into the Old Town from the fortress.
To leave, retrace the same route back towards Pile Gate, where the exit is located.
Bokar Fortress Location Guide
Bokar Fortress is one of Dubrovnik's most recognizable western defenses and also appeared as part of King's Landing in Game of Thrones.
Explore the fortress layout, interior chambers, top terrace, sea views, and filming areas through our detailed location guide:
Explore Bokar Fortress Location Guide →Visitor Preparation
💧 Bring Water
Ensure you carry fluid supplies, as there are no concession vendors operating inside this specific enclosed route.
👟 Wear Sturdy Shoes
The walking path consists of slick, centuries-old limestone flooring and narrow stone steps inside the tunnel segments.
📷 Low-Light Camera
The interior masonry tunnels and excavated foundry pits feature dim, atmospheric lighting conditions.
Final Recommendation
The Western Outer Wall route is highly recommended for visitors who want to explore Dubrovnik's fortifications beyond the main City Walls.
Treat this as its own independent excursion. Taking your time to inspect the medieval casting pits at Gornji Ugao and the low angles from Bokar Fortress provides an intimate look at the military history of the Republic of Ragusa.