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 They are located 300 meters from the entrance of Ploce in old town of Dubrovnik. Lazareta Building was completed in 17th century and were built for health protection measures of the inhabitants. Because Dubrovnik was an important port city, the travelers were received from all over the world. Thus, the Great Council of Dubrovnik Republic decided to introduce a quarantine, to protect the spread of infectious diseases, especially plague. Quarantine was located precisely in Lazareti.
Lazareti are really impressive complex which is composed of ten halls with five backyards and two houses which have two floors.
Today here is Lazareti Art Workshop, Dubrovnik Sanitat and humanitarian and peacelovers association Souls. Also this is the place where are held numerous entertainment and cultural events.
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Cultural heritage 
