Museums in Dubrovnik
Museums & Monuments
Dubrovnik’s cultural landscape is defined by its centuries-old Republic of Ragusa heritage. This collection features the Rector’s Palace, once the seat of government, and the Cathedral Treasury, which houses the relics of St. Blaise. Military architecture is represented by Fort Bokar, while the Ethnographic Museum Rupe occupies a former 16th-century granary. The list also includes the Orlando Column, a symbol of freedom, the monument to playwright Marin Držić, and the Maritime Museum, which documents the city's naval history.
A Rector's Palace
The Rector's Palace is a palace in the city of Dubrovnik that used to serve as the seat of the Rector of the Republic of Ragusa between the…
B The Cathedral Treasury
A reliquary containing the relics of the city's patron saint, St. Blaise, and what is said to be a piece of the Cross.
C Fort Bokar
Late Middle Ages two-store fortress and a key point in the defence of the city. Houses a collection of rare stones.
D Etnographic Museum Rupe
An architectural gem which used to hold the city's grain reserves. Houses a permanent exhibition on the region's culture and customs.
E Orlando Column
Erected in 1418, this stone sculpture of a medieval knight symbolizes the city's independence. It served as a venue for public proclamations, and the figure's forearm, known as the 'Dubrovnik cubit,' was the official unit of measurement for the local merchant trade.
F Marin Držić Monument
Marin Držić was a Croatian writer from Republic of Ragusa. He is considered to be one of the finest Renaissance playwrights and prose…
G Maritime Museum
Devoted to the city's rich maritime heritage. A fascinating showcase of sailing and navigation throughout history.
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