Dubrovnik Old City Walls »  Viewing Franciscan Friary     [Image 9 of 41]  :: Jump To  
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Franciscan Friary Bell. The church has one of the oldest functioning pharmacies in Europe, still in operation since 1391.
The Cathedral * Bell Tower and Bell Lounge at the left, Cathedral-treasury in the middle, Sv Blaise Church on the right * 800 x 600 * (122KB)

Dominican Friary * Dominican church construction begun in 1228. The Renaissance-styled church was designed to provide defence and spiritual guidance for Dubrovnik. It protects the eastern gate Ploće, while the Franciscan church protects the Pile gate. The museum hauses a collection of 15th and 16th paintings, created during the city's cultural and economic boom. * 800 x 600 * (105KB)

Bošković street * Bošković street is connecting Stradun, the main street and Buža, one of the north gates * 450 x 600 * (104KB)

St Chaterine´s Convent * On the right is St Chaterine´s Convent * 800 x 600 * (96KB)

Marin Držić´s Theatre * Marin Držić´s Theatre building. Marin Držić theater evolved from Bondin theater, established in 1865. Further away is Rectors Palace, built 1441 is designed in gothic and early renaissance style. Oposite to it, behind St Blaise´s church is Gundulićeva Poljana, which is the site of the busy morning market. There is a Jesuit Monastery from the early 18th century there. * 800 x 600 * (150KB)

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Museum Rupe * Ethnographic museum Rupe, former granary in the middle. St. Mary´s former convent is dominating the view at the far center. * 800 x 600 * (146KB)

Lokrum island * Old city and Lokrum island view from Minčeta * 800 x 600 * (145KB)

St Lawrence * Fort of St Lawrence * 800 x 600 * (70KB)

Pile gate * Minčeta view of the Pile gate. Pile gate Renaissance archway dates from 1537. The drawbridge over the moat was done by Miličević. St. Claire convent in the middle and Fort Bokar further right. * 800 x 600 * (122KB)

North wall * North wall, old port, and the city of Cavtat in te distance * 800 x 600 * (131KB)