Dominican Monastery

Unlike the Franciscan monastery, the Dominican church and monastery were built at the same time as the walls and for that very reason, the Dominican monastery stands closer to the water and looks more like a fortress. It served a pivotal role in the business and cultural activities over the centuries and, even though it was damaged in the great earthquake, it was reconstructed to keep its Romanesque-Gothic architecture. The bell tower that is housed inside the monastery complex is a landmark when it comes to Dubrovnik and can be seen from miles away.

As you make your way through the Gothic doorway into the cloister, you’ll be amazed by how beautiful the Gothic designs are. The courtyard has lots of lemon trees and being in here gives you a respite from the crowds and heat outside. The cloister leads to a museum that houses plenty of valuable paintings from the 15th and 16th centuries as well as the triptych by Bozidarevic. Surprisingly, it does not attract many tourists which makes it an even more special visit when exploring the old town of Dubrovnik. The entrance fee for the monastery and museum is roughly 7 USD.