Traditional treats and history walk

Itinerary
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Stop At: Gradac Park, Utica od Gradca 10, Dubrovnik 20000 Croatia

We will meet at park Gradac.

Here we will enjoy in traditional cheese and bruschette with dalmatian spices and traditional treats (traditional almond and walnut treats) and traditional liqueur and an introduction to the history of Dubrovnik will be presented.

The city park Gradac, apart from being famous for its panoramic view and the most beautiful sunrise and sunset, also has a historic significance.


Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Fort Lovrijenac, Od Tabakarije 29, Dubrovnik 20000 Croatia

Built upon a 37 meter high sheer rock overlooking the sea, fortress Lovrijenac is one of the most impressive locations in Dubrovnik.

This detached fortress was of prime importance for the defence of the western part of Dubrovnik, both against attack from land and the sea.

Chronologists date the fort to 1018 or 1038. However first records of the forts existence are from 1301 when the council voted on the Commander of the Fort.

We will go to the forth and in front of the forth entrance, from where is an amazing view not only to the Old town but also to the picturesque houses in cove Kolorina in which old crafts were carried out, we will talk about architecture and the historical importance of the fortress and the surrounding sights (Kolorine and Cove Pile).


Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Brsalje Street, Dubrovnik Croatia

The Brsalje terrace offers a magnificent view over a portion of the city walls and Lovrjenac Fort, at the foot of which lies a picturesque suburb with a little harbour. Also there is a beautiful fountain by sculptor Ivan Rendić.


Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: The Franciscan Church and Monastery, Dubrovnik Croatia

The Romanesque cloister of the Franciscan monastery is an absolute delight, decorated with the remnants of old frescoes, and with delicate pillars surrounding a garden where orange trees grow. The monastery is most famous for its pharmacy, among the oldest in Europe and the oldest one still working.


Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Onophrian Fountain, Placa 32, Dubrovnik 20000 Croatia

The large Onofrio's Fountain is located at the entrance to the Old Town from the west.

Nothing similar had been done until then in Europe. The Senate decided to bring water into the city from a spring near the village Knežice (near Šumet) which is nearly 12 kilometres away from the city walls.

The Onofrio Fountain is surrounded by many other attractions which also will be described.


Duration: 5 minutes

Pass By: Stradun Old Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik 20000 Croatia

Dubrovnik’s most beautiful street is called Placa, but is better known as Stradun, the place that has always been the natural centre of the town of Dubrovnik. It is located in the heart of the old town, and connects the eastern and western gates. It dates from the 11th century, when a sea canal was filled in, and its current Baroque appearance dates from the period following the great earthquake of 1667, when the street was completely renovated. According to the urban plan of the time, the ground floor space of each house along the Stradun was intended for commercial use, and the characteristic large doors with round tops were designed for the display of goods, to make the most effective use of the space. This architectural innovation gives Dubrovnik’s most famous street a dignified appearance and maintains the harmony of the entire old town.

Today, the Stradun is home to many art galleries featuring the words of well-known local artists, as well as souvenir shops and boutiques.


Stop At: The Home of Marin Drzic, Shiroka 7, Dubrovnik 20000 Croatia

Marin Držić is considered the finest Croatian Renaissance playwright and prose writer.

His comedies are among the best in European Renaissance literature.

Držić's comedies are full of exuberant life and vitality, celebrating love, liberty and sincerity and mocking avarice, egoism and petty tyrants — both in the family and in the state.


Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Luza Square, Luza Trg, Dubrovnik 20000 Croatia

Luza Square is an old town square where you'll find much of the culture you're looking for in Dubrovnik including Orlands, monument, the city bell tower, St. Blaise Church and palace Sponza.


Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Sponza Palace, Stradun 2, Dubrovnik 20000 Croatia

The Sponza Palace (Croatian: Palača Sponza), also called Divona (from dogana, customs), is a palace in Dubrovnik, Croatia. Its name is derived from the Latin word "spongia", the spot where rainwater was collected.

The palace has served a variety of public functions, including as a customs office and bonded warehouse, mint, armoury, treasury, bank and school. It became the cultural center of the Republic of Ragusa with the establishment of the Academia dei Concordi, a literary academy, in the 16th century.

In front of Sponza and its beautiful gothic renaissance exterior we will talk about its architecture and role (function) through the history.


Duration: 5 minutes

Pass By: Little Onofrio Fountain, Luza Square, Dubrovnik Croatia

Designed by Onofrio della Cava in 1446, it was put up on the eastern part of Placa (Stradun) after the construction the public water supply in 1438.

It has gothic renaissance features.


Stop At: Rector's Palace, Pred Dvorom 1, Dubrovnik 20000 Croatia

Built in the late 15th century for the elected rector who governed Dubrovnik, this Gothic-Renaissance palace contains the rector’s office and private chambers, public halls, administrative offices and a dungeon. During his one-month term the rector was unable to leave the building without the permission of the senate. Today the palace has been turned into the Cultural History Museum, with artfully restored rooms, portraits, coats of arms and coins, evoking the glorious history of Ragusa.

In front of the Rector's Palace we will remind ourselves of the republic of Dubrovnik and the form of government in it.

We will also talk about the function of the Rector's Palace through history.


Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Monument of Poet Ivan Gundulic, Gunduliceva poljana, Dubrovnik 20000 Croatia

The Gundulić Square is another jewel of the city, close behind the Luža Square in terms of importance. Named after the renowned 17th century poet Ivan Gundulić the square features a magnificent statue of the bard. The square is well-known as being the market place of the city; in fact the square holds the oldest market in Dubrovnik, and it is still thriving today.


Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Square Poljana R. Boskovica, Poljana Rudera Boskovica 26, Dubrovnik 20000 Croatia

On the south side of the Gundulic Square a monumental Baroque staircase leads to the Poljana Ruđera Boškovića (Poljana (Croatian) - Plane; Square) where the Church of St Ignatius and Collegium Ragusinum, Dubrovnik's reputable Jesuit college, are located. This urban complex many find to be the most representative Baroque example in Dubrovnik and the whole Croatian coast.


Duration: 5 minutes