Attractions
Franciscan Monastery
The 14th century Franciscan church and monastery enclosed in the
walls of medieval Dubrovnik boasts one of the most beautiful
Romanesque cloisters in Dalmatia. Within the monastery complex is a
working pharmacy, which has been in business since 1317. A museum
houses relics from...
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The impressive walls enclosing the ancient city of Dubrovnik
were laid out in the 13th century and became an ongoing work for
almost two centuries. They are among the finest in the world and
are the city's main attraction. The fortified walls are...
see full detailsMarin Drzic’s House
Croatia’s literary genius, Marin Drzic, has been
immortalised by turning his Dubrovnik home into a museum which
introduces visitors to the writer with a 40-minute presentation on
his life and work. The presentation is also a good introduction for
visitors to the history and...
see full detailsCathedral Treasury
Dubrovnik has had three cathedrals on the same site during its
long history. The first was a Byzantine building dating from the
7th century; the second a Romanesque Cathedral which was destroyed
by the great earthquake of the 17th century; and at present...
see full detailsWar Photo Limited
Located in the historical centre of Dubrovnik, the exhibition
space features temporary, changing exhibitions of photographic
works relating to war and conflict. The photographs aim to showcase
war as it really is, the horror and brutality that is experienced
by innocents and combatants alike....
see full detailsOnofrio’s Fountain
Located in a small square near the Pila Gate and Franciscan
Monastery, this large fountain was built in 1438 by the famous
Italian architect from Naples, Onofrio della Cava. After sustaining
severe damage in a 1667 earthquake, the fountain was repaired and
features 16...
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Built between 1516 and 1521, the Sponza Palace was the center of
medieval Dubrovnik, complete with a mint, a weights and measures
office and a Custom-House, a place where the goods brought by
merchants from all over the world would be conveyed and...
see full detailsDubrovnik Port
Lined with palm trees, Dubrovnik's port is a major focal point
of the city featuring breathtaking and unforgettable scenery.
Located right next to the picturesque UNESCO World Heritage Site of
the Old Town, the port features great shopping at small markets
along its tiny...
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The biggest, longest and widest street in Dubrovnik, the Stradun
dates back to the 13th century. The street is 958 feet (292 metres)
long and is the commercial, entertainment and spiritual centre of
Dubrovnik. The shiny, slippery, marble-paved Stradun is the main
walkway of...
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