Sacred Architecture in Dubrovnik

Dominating the city center, is one of Dubrovnik's most beautiful temples rised in honor of the patron of Dubrovnik, whose golden statue from the 15th century is still preserved in the church. Statue of St. Blaise is holding a mock city. The church dates from the Baroque era. Every year on the 3rd of February Dubrovnik celebrates Fiesta st Blaise.

Dubrovnik cathedral is called Great Lady. It was built in the 1713th in the baroque style, on the site of the Romanesque cathedral  from12th century, which was heavily damaged in a major earthquake in the 1667th. On the walls of the church, there is a Tizian polyptych "Assumption of Mary" from the 16th century. Cathedral has a valuable picture gallery and a rich collection.

A complex of monasteries and churches hardly were hardly damaged in a devastating earthquake in the 1667th which destroyed the old church, of the richest in Dubrovnik at that time. The church was rebuilt in Baroque style. The monastery cloister, one of the most beautiful in the Franciscan order, is an exceptional historical and cultural monument. The museum is located in one of the most beautiful Renaissance hall in Dalmatia and it presents the goldsmith craft items, relics, paintings, rare books, stone sculpture and part of the inventory of the old pharmacy. Library Minor is one of the richest and the oldest institutions of its kind in the country. With the valuable holdings, there are also the 206 incunabulas. Here is one of the two existing copies of the first edition of Marulić's "Judith". Recently, part of the monastery and church sre a constant festival stage of Dubrovnik Summer Festival. Because of the beauty, historical and cultural importance, the monastery and church of the Friars Minor are attractive tourist destination and a must  see when visiting Dubrovnik.  

Located on the east side of the old town, the church is one of the largest Gothic buildings in the eastern Adriatic coast.. The monastery is filled with treasures of culture, history and art, such as Paolo Veneziano's crucifixes  and the library in which sre the 239 incunabula.s The church and cloister are the graves of many famous aristocrats, craftsmen, jewelers and painters. In the courtyard there is a lavish stone well. It is open to visitors during the summer from 9 AM to 6 PM, and in the winter of  9 AM to 5 PM.

It is located in the street Prijeko. The church has a stone courtyard in which is a Franciscan monastery  for women and a museum with a collection of images. On the foundations have been found remains of two more older churches dating from the 6th century.  

The church was built in the late 17th and early 18th century, by the most important builder of the Jesuit order, Ignazzio Pozzo. The church is located in the monastery and the famous Dubrovnik Collegium Ragusinum colleges, where they educated many famous Dubrovnik people. The church is approached by a complex baroque staircase bulit by Pietro Passalacquea.

Although there are some elements of Gothic characters, it is considered to be the first comprehensive style Renaissance buildings in Dubrovnik. The church was rised as a sign of gratitude after a major earthquake. Even noblewomen brought stone and timber to the buliders. Concerts of classical music are held in this church in these days..

Synagogue and the Museum in Dubrovnik is owned by Jewish comunity. Of all sefard synagogue in the world that are still active, this is the oldest and second oldest in Europe in general. It was bulit by the Jews from Spain who arrived in Dubrovnik. The Jewish community of Dubrovnik owns a small Jewish fountain located on the Pile, too, and the cemetery located on Boninovo - Dubrovnik's main cemetery.

Located in the street Od Puča was established in the year 1400. In this church there is collection of icons with the same name as the church. It is  open for visitors  from 9 am -1 pm.

Masjid - Islamic house of worship located in the street Miha Pracata.

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