Cavtat Essentials

Explore Cavtat’s cultural heritage through the works of Vlaho Bukovac and Ivan Meštrović. The Račić Mausoleum, crafted from white Brač stone, stands on the peninsula's peak, while the Bukovac House showcases the painter's early murals and masterpieces. Religious sites like the 15th-century Franciscan Monastery and St. Nicholas Church house significant art collections. Beyond the historic center, the Konavle region offers rural landscapes, and the waterfront features refined dining at Bugenvila alongside scenic Adriatic viewpoints.

Bukovac House

A must-see for art lovers - a collection of paintings by the famous modern Croatian painter Vlaho Bukovac, right in his house.

Račić Family Mausoleum

An Art Deco masterpiece designed by sculptor Ivan Meštrović in 1922. Built entirely of white Brač stone without wood or metal components, it features intricate stone carvings and bronze doors depicting the Račić family.

Monastery of Our Lady of the Snow

A 15th-century Franciscan monastery featuring a Renaissance cloister. The interior houses a prominent painting of Our Lady of Cavtat by Vlaho Bukovac and several late Gothic artworks.

Konavle

Konavle is a municipality and a small region located southeast of Dubrovnik, Croatia.

St. Nicholas

A Baroque parish church housing a rich collection of sacred art, including works by Vlaho Bukovac and a 15th-century wooden crucifix. The interior features ornate altars and a distinct bell tower.

Pinacotheca

A parish art gallery located next to St. Nicholas Church, containing a collection of icons, liturgical silver, and 15th-century paintings by local and Italian masters.

Bugenvila

A waterfront restaurant specializing in contemporary Mediterranean cuisine. The kitchen focuses on seasonal ingredients sourced from the surrounding Konavle region.

Beach

A coastal viewpoint offering panoramic vistas of the Adriatic Sea and the Cavtat bay, located along the walking paths north of the town center.