Lovrijenac stands on a sheer 37-metre cliff west of the Pile Gate, connected to the city walls but separate from the main old town. It is one of the most dramatic fortifications in Dalmatia — a triangular tower rising directly from the sea, with walls on the seaward side that are 12 metres thick. The views from the top take in the old town, the walls, the sea, and the Croatian coast stretching north.
The fortress has been used as the setting for Hamlet in the Dubrovnik Summer Festival more than any other production — the stone courtyard and the cliff setting make it an obvious choice. It is also where some of the Game of Thrones filming took place. Entry is included in the city walls ticket. It gets fewer visitors than the walls themselves, so the atmosphere is quieter.