Cathedral Treasury

Dubrovnik’s baroque Assumption of the Virgin Mary Cathedral was built in the 18th century over the earlier Romanesque Cathedral dating to the 12th century, which was destroyed in the great earthquake of 1667. The Treasury inside the cathedral houses 132 relics of saints dating from the 11th to the 19th centuries. The priceless head, arms and leg relics of St. Blaise that were crafted by Dubrovnik goldsmiths date between the 11th and 12th centuries.

• Web:

  katedraladubrovnik.hr

• Address:

  Ulica kneza Damjana Jude 1, Dubrovnik

City Walls

The whole of the Old Town in Dubrovnik is surrounded by the city walls which served as a defence against attack from the sea. The wall stretches nearly two kilometres and is as high as 25 meters in some places. A walk on the walls provides the ideal opportunity to enjoy the medieval and baroque splendours of the Old Town.

• Address:

  Placa ulica 32, Dubrovnik

• Opening hours:

  Opening hours vary according to the season

• More info:

  Just inside Pile Gate, to the left.

Cultural History Museum

The Cultural History Museum is located in the Rector’s Palace. A court room, dungeon and a scribe’s office are located on the ground floor. A numismatic collection of Dubrovnik coins, seals, weights, and a collection of watches are on the mezzanine level. Beautiful examples of furniture, portraits, uniforms, and an inventory from the Domus Christi pharmacy, as well as various kinds of weapons can also be seen.

• Web:

  www.dumus.hr/en/cultural-history-museum

• E-mail:

  kult-pov@dumus.hr

• Address:

  Ulica pred Dvorom 3, Dubrovnik

• Phone:

  +385 20 321 422

• Opening hours:

  Mon, Tue & Thu–Sun 9am–6pm, Wed closed

Dominican Monastery & Museum

This monastery dates back to 1301, and it was built by the citizens of Dubrovnik who were ordered to work on it by the local authorities. The attached museum contains an impressive selection of arts from sixteenth-century Dubrovnik including votive jewellery, relics, manuscripts, valuable documents and much more.

• Address:

  Dominikanski samostan, ulica Svetog Dominika 4, Dubrovnik

• Phone:

  +385 20 322 200

• Opening hours:

  Daily: summer (1 May to 31 October) 9am–6pm; winter (1 November to 30 April) 9am–5pm

Elaphite Islands

Near Dubrovnik there is the archipelago of thirteen larger and smaller islands and islets known under the common name of the Elafiti. Among them, the three inhabited islands are of particular interest. Starting from Dubrovnik westwards these are Kolocep or Kalamota (as it is called by the locals), Lopud and Sipan. These islands, being a nature park, give pleasure to the eyes and soul of every traveller seeking peace and relaxation. On these islands without traffic, surrounded by turquoise blue sea, you can enjoy a walk through the forest paths, rest on sandy and stone beaches, taste fresh seafood in restaurants and taverns.

• Address:

  Elafiti Islands, Dubrovnik

• More info:

  Many excursion boats offer a one-day cruise around the Elafiti while a regular boat line connects them to Dubrovnik several times a day.

Ethnografic Museum Rupe

The Ethnographic Museum is located in an old granary dating to the 16th century, where it is possible to see just how much attention the residents of Dubrovnik gave to the storage of grain. The Dubrovnik Republic kept all the state reserves of wheat, barley and millet in deep silos called "rupe", carved out of stone and coated with a water-proof material that kept the grain at a temperature of 17ºC. The traditional rural economy and architecture of the Dubrovnik region is found on the First Floor. Folk costumes and textile handiwork can be seen on the 2nd Floor.

• Web:

  www.dumus.hr/en/ethnographic-museum

• E-mail:

  etnografski@dumus.hr

• Address:

  Ulica od Rupa 3, Dubrovnik

• Phone:

  +385 20 323 056