OLD TOWN, EVENTS & CULTURE, HISTORY
Marin Držić – a Rebel with a Cause
Marin Držić remains the most famous playwright from Dubrovnik. His works, which reveal an insight into life in the former Republic of Dubrovnik, are held in high esteem.
Magical Dubrovnik
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TRADITION, HISTORY,
DUBROVNIK SUMMER FESTIVAL 2026
The Old Town will once again be transformed into one of the world’s most exquisite open-air stages.
TRADITION, OLD TOWN, EVENTS & CULTURE, HISTORY
Dubrovnik Summer Entertainment 2023
Dubrovnik, the pearl of the Adriatic, is not only famous for its stunning architecture and rich history but also for its vibrant summer entertainment scene.
DUBROVNIK, CULTURE, FAMILY, EVENTS & CULTURE, HISTORY
A Guide to Dubrovnik Museums
The city is a museum itself, ornamented with historical churches, houses, and palaces carved in white stone, witnessing the clash between ancient and everyday life.
TRADITION, OLD TOWN, EVENTS & CULTURE, HISTORY
The 750th Anniversary of the Dubrovnik Statue
Only a handful of towns, states, or republics can claim to have centuries-old statutes, and Dubrovnik has one that is 750 years old!
TRADITION, OLD TOWN, EVENTS & CULTURE, HISTORY
Dubrovnik Summer Festival
As Shakespeare famously wrote, “all the world’s a stage and all the men and women are merely players.” If one single event throughout the year is synonymous with the city then the Dubrovnik Summer Festival absolutely tops the list.
DUBROVNIK, TRADITION, OLD TOWN, FAMILY, EVENTS & CULTURE, HISTORY
The Festival of St. Blaise
Dubrovnik is a wonderful city to visit any time of the year, but February has a special magic and offers a surprisingly rich programme for visitors. For this is the month where Dubrovnik’s revered patron saint, St. Blaise, is celebrated, with locals and extended family taking part in a centuries-old tradition.
TRADITION, OLD TOWN, EVENTS & CULTURE, HISTORY
Saint Blaise - The Legend of Dubrovnik
St. Blaise has a very special place in the hearts of the citizens of Dubrovnik. The patron saint of this historic city is celebrated as a saviour and protector, flags are carried aloft, banners proudly unfurled and processions attended.
CULTURE, FAMILY, HISTORY
Lovrjenac Fort, ‘The Gibraltar of Dubrovnik’
The words of Britain’s most revered bard, William Shakespeare recently rang out in the Fort of Lovrjenac, (or St Lawrence’s Fort in English) during Dubrovnik’s prestigious Summer Festival, making the performance of ‘Hamlet’ at the Fort, a highly desirable event.
