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Libertas- latin word for freedom
Imposing building in the Old Town with lots of history facts that you might find interesting.
811 locals recommend
Dubrovnik Cathedral
1 Ul. kneza Damjana JudeImposing building in the Old Town with lots of history facts that you might find interesting.
Srđ hill is reachable by Cable Car or car/taxi... Magnificent view that stretches from Elaphite Islands to Cavtat will leave you breathless and while you're there, you can grab a meal or beverage.
247 locals recommend
Srđ
Srđ hill is reachable by Cable Car or car/taxi... Magnificent view that stretches from Elaphite Islands to Cavtat will leave you breathless and while you're there, you can grab a meal or beverage.
In the Republic of Ragusa, this was the residence of all Rectors, the seat of councils and state administration, housing for an armoury, (gun)powder room and prison. Today, the palace stuns it's visitors thanks to it's recognisable gothic style and inner wealth such as Rector's bedroom, notary room, Republic's costumes, carriage left overs, pottery, pharmaceutical utensils and many more.
610 locals recommend
Rector's Palace
3 Ul. Pred DvoromIn the Republic of Ragusa, this was the residence of all Rectors, the seat of councils and state administration, housing for an armoury, (gun)powder room and prison. Today, the palace stuns it's visitors thanks to it's recognisable gothic style and inner wealth such as Rector's bedroom, notary room, Republic's costumes, carriage left overs, pottery, pharmaceutical utensils and many more.
It's a 16th century palace that served a variety of public functions at the time including as a custom office, bonded warehouse, mint, armoury, treasury, bank and school. With it's gothic and renaissance style it stands out intensely and invites it's visitors to get lost in today's archive with many preserved documents which date back to the 12th century.
238 locals recommend
Sponza Palace
2 StradunIt's a 16th century palace that served a variety of public functions at the time including as a custom office, bonded warehouse, mint, armoury, treasury, bank and school. With it's gothic and renaissance style it stands out intensely and invites it's visitors to get lost in today's archive with many preserved documents which date back to the 12th century.
Outside, the Dominican Monastery resembles a fortress but the interior contains an art museum and a gothic-reneissance church. A special treasure kept within is the library with 216 incunabula, numerous illustrated manuscripts, a rich archive with precious documents and an extensive art collection
78 locals recommend
Dominican Monastery
4 Ul. Svetog DominikaOutside, the Dominican Monastery resembles a fortress but the interior contains an art museum and a gothic-reneissance church. A special treasure kept within is the library with 216 incunabula, numerous illustrated manuscripts, a rich archive with precious documents and an extensive art collection
Sv. Vlaho (st. Blaise) is the patron saint of the city and the protector of the former Republic of Ragusa. His baroque church is one of city's major sights and the proud of all it's citizens.
193 locals recommend
Church of Saint Blaise
2 Luža ul.Sv. Vlaho (st. Blaise) is the patron saint of the city and the protector of the former Republic of Ragusa. His baroque church is one of city's major sights and the proud of all it's citizens.
A triangular fort with three terraces outside the city walls. The thickness of the walls outside reach 12 m and the walls facing inside only 60 cm. Above the entrance stands an inscription in latin translated as „Freedom is not to be sold for all the treasures in the world.“ Besides being a historical monument, this fort is also known to host various theatrical performances such as Shakespeare's Hamlet.
176 locals recommend
Lovrijenac
29 Ul. od TabakarijeA triangular fort with three terraces outside the city walls. The thickness of the walls outside reach 12 m and the walls facing inside only 60 cm. Above the entrance stands an inscription in latin translated as „Freedom is not to be sold for all the treasures in the world.“ Besides being a historical monument, this fort is also known to host various theatrical performances such as Shakespeare's Hamlet.