Dubrovnik - Dominican Monastery

The Dominican Monastery has an interesting story concerning its construction. When the construction started in 1315, and the building and complex started to take form, the sheer size of the complex necessitated the movement outwards of the Dubrovnik city walls. Heavily damaged in the 1667 earthquake, the Dominican Monastery was rebuilt to its former glory through the hard work of the brothers and the city dwellers.

Must-see attractions nearby:

Dubrovnik Franciscan Monastery

Stradun of Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik Rector's Palace

Dubrovnik Square of the Loggia

The architectural highlight of the Dominican Monastery is a late Gothic cloister. Michelozzo di Bartolomeo of Florence designed the cloister in the 15th Century. Fragrant orange trees make the cloister a pleasant place to linger.

In the east wing of the Dominican Monastery is a museum. Exhibits include many 15th and 16th Century religious paintings in the style of the Dubrovnik (also known as the Venetian) School. Paintings of note are named: St Blaise, St Mary Magdalene, the Angel Tobias, and the Purchaser. Also on display are interesting items of gold and silver, as well as other relics.

Address: Dominican Monastery, Sv Dominika 4, Dubrovnik, Dalmatia , Croatia

Hours:

June 1 to September 30: 9am-6pm

October 1 to May 31: 9am-3pm