Croatia
Historic Sites & Landmarks in Croatia
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Beram Church
Croatia
The Church of St. Mary of the Rocks is a tiny chapel in the woods outside Beram in Istria known for the magnificent 15th-century frescoes that dance on the walls.
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Kolocep Island Churches
Croatia
Kolocep is the nearest of the Elaphite Islands to Dubrovnik and has been a popular summer retreat for city dwellers since the 16th century. It is dotted with a number of small pre-Romanesque churches.
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Franciscan Monastery
Croatia
The main architectural attraction on Lopud Island in Croatia is the 15th-century Franciscan Monastery, which contains some fine Renaissance artworks.
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Dubrovnik Cathedral
Dubrovnik, Croatia
The Cathedral of the Assumption is an imposing Baroque structure built after the 1667 earthquake. Inside are a number of important paintings (including one by Tatian) and an extensive treasury.
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Church of St. Blaise
Dubrovnik, Croatia
This large church near the cathedral is dedicated to Dubrovnik's patron saint (who also protects against sore throats).
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Dominican Friary
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Dubrovnik's 14th-century Dominican Friary features a lovely Gothic cloister, a working medieval well in tranquil gardens, a medieval priory church and a museum of religious art.
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Franciscan Friary
Dubrovnik, Croatia
The highlights of this peaceful monastery are the Romanesque cloisters with carved capitals, the Franciscan Museum, and what claims to be the oldest working pharmacy in the world.
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Rector's Palace
Dubrovnik, Croatia
This historic meeting place of the city government features some very fine architecture.