Dubrovnik Franciscan Monastery Franjevacki Samostan

Not to be confused with the Dominican Monastery, the Franciscan Monastery contains one of the most valuable libraries in Croatia. Also of interest at the Franciscan Monastery is the Pharmacy. Here visitors will get a glimpse into the past by seeing decorated jars with mysterious contents, various measurement devices, along with alembics and mortars. The pharmacy has been in use since the Franciscan Monastery was built in 1317.

There is also a museum on the site of the Monastery that contains items of historical interest along with a fine art collection.

Must-see attractions nearby:

Dubrovnik Franciscan Monastery

Stradun of Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik Rector's Palace

Dubrovnik Square of the Loggia

The Franciscan Monastery took a century to build and was almost completely destroyed in the tragic earthquake of 1667 when most of Dubrovnikc was heavily damaged. The Monastery was rebuilt following the earthquake and appears much the same today as it did when it was originally built.

Address: Dubrovnik Franciscan Monastery, Placa 2, Dubrovnik, Dalmatia , Croatia

Hours:

June 1 to September 30: 9am-6pm

Tips: The museum closes 1 hr before the monastery. Hours vary for rest of the year.