Prijeko Street is a charming, narrow medieval lane that runs through the heart of Old Town Dubrovnik, just north of Stradun, the main street. Known locally as Ulica Prijeko, the street is lined with Baroque-style houses. Today, it’s home to a mix of restaurants, cafés, and boutique accommodations.
Prijeko Street runs parallel to Dubrovnik’s main thoroughfare, Stradun, about 50 meters uphill to the north. It stretches from the east, near the Franciscan Monastery, to the west, near the Dominican Monastery.
The earliest mention of Prijeko Street dates to the Dubrovnik City Statute of 1272. This legal code defined the city’s street network and layout, specifying the width of each street. The planned street layout ensured that citizens could easily move from residential quarters to commercial areas near the harbour.
As with much of the city, the 1667 Dubrovnik earthquake left Prijeko Street in ruins. Almost all of the houses lining the street today are Baroque in style, though many retain Gothic and Renaissance elements in their portals and balconies.
Prijeko Palace is the only medieval building on Prijeko Street to have partially survived the 1667 earthquake. Its upper floors were rebuilt to their 15th-century appearance during a restoration project carried out between 2012 and 2013. Today, the building operates as a boutique hotel with nine rooms and also houses the Stara Loza rooftop restaurant.
Although in the heart of Dubrovnik, Prijeko Street can feel quiet during the day. But in the evening, everything changes. The narrow street fills with people as restaurants, cafés, and bars come alive, serving local dishes like seafood, beef, and cheese.
Even if you aren’t planning to eat, walking down Prijeko Street is worth it for the classic old-town atmosphere, featuring Gothic and Renaissance details such as wrought-iron lanterns and stone arches. And while it is only steps away from the Stradun, it feels hidden.
Prijeko Street Information
Hours
24 hours
Admission
Free
Address
Prijeko ul., 20000, Dubrovnik, Croatia
GPS Coordinates: 42.64172,18.10951
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