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Instead of Dubrovnik, try Šibenik.
Šibenik has everything Dubrovnik has in structural terms — a medieval walled town, Adriatic position, historic UNESCO heritage — with a fraction of the visitor numbers. The Cathedral of St James is more architecturally significant than anything in Dubrovnik's old city.
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Dubrovnik
Walled City · Croatia
The old city walls walk is so congested in summer that a daily visitor cap has been introduced. Cruise ships can deposit up to 8,000 passengers a day. Game of Thrones filming locations are besieged.
Cost: $$$
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Šibenik
Medieval Town · Croatia
Noticeably quieter than Dubrovnik or Split. The old town is walkable without jostling in all but August.
Cost: $$
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Best for
Travellers who want Dalmatian medieval town character, good food, and Adriatic scenery without the cruise ship crowds.
The tradeoff
Less famous, which means less tourist infrastructure. No dramatic city walls walk comparable to Dubrovnik's. But the town itself is more liveable and less processed.
Dubrovnik and Šibenik are approximately 235 km apart. Both are in the same country.