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What to see
The Birthplace of Marin Držić (Dom Marina Držića)
B-3, Široka 7, tel. 32 32 42/ 32 32 96. This picturesque
gothic town house is the place where Marin Držić was born.
Držić only became accepted as one of the greats of Croatian
literature after his death, as he was a bit too much of a
wild card. His many exploits included sending a series of
letters to the Medici family in Florence, seeking their help in
overthrowing the Dubrovnik government, convinced that it
was run by elitist autocrats. He is best loved for his satirical
plays, and he is regarded as one of the greats of European
renaissance literature. His birthplace has been transformed
into an in situ exhibition of the playwright, whose comedies
are regularly performed at the Dubrovnik Summer Festival.
QOpen 10:00 - 18:00. Closed Mon.
The Dulčić, Masle, Pulitika Gallery (Galerija
Dulčić Masle Pultika) D-3, Poljana Marina Držića 1,
tel. 32 31 72, info@ugdubrovnik.hr, umjetnicka.galerija.
dubrovnik@du.t-com.hr, www.ugdubrovnik.hr. This fine
house next to the palace is home to a gallery with some of
the finest views in Europe - the windows look out onto the
Cathedral, rivalling the artworks inside. On the first floor you’ll
find lovely modern pieces in the colourful style emblematic
of contemporary Dubrovnik painters, while the second floor
shows more traditional works by Croatian masters such as
Bukovac and Meštrović.Entrance 30kn. QOpen 10:00 -
20:00. Closed Mon.
The Sponza Palace (Palača Sponza) D-3, Placa bb.
For many, the most romantic of Dubrovnik’s buildings, with its
gallery on Stradun and its mix of gothic and renaissance detail,
this was always a public building. Directly facing Orlando’s
column, the scene of all dramas of public life, Sponza housed
the Republic’s mint and customs house – all the Republic’s
trade passed through here. It was built 1516-1522 according
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to designs by Paskoje Miličević. Today, the graceful atrium
is used as an exhibition space and venue for recitals. A
room to the left as you enter is dedicated to the memory of
fallen soldiers during the siege of Dubrovnik (1991-92, open
10:00-13:00). The upper galleries were once the place where
the city’s artists and intellectuals held salons. The building
also contains the Dubrovnik State Archives, a treasure trove
of documentation on the Republic. In the gift shop on the
ground floor (open 10:00-23:00), you can buy replicas of these
historic documents; the archives themselves are mainly here
for research purposes
The Synagogue and Jewish Museum (Sinagoga i
židovski muzej) D-2, Žudioska 5, tel. 32 10 28. The
Synagogue (1352, the second oldest in Europe after Prague)
and Jewish museum are set in a building which could be
reached from within the surrounding houses in what was
once the Jewish ghetto. A permanent Jewish community
here was founded at the end of the 15th century following the
exodus from Portugal and Spain. The community flourished
and included respected doctors, merchants and state
representatives. Jews in Dubrovnik enjoyed relative freedom,
but there were some restrictions on their activities at certain
points in history. The Synagogue is tiny and delightful, with
heavy velvet drapes and a richly painted, midnight blue
ceiling. The museum contains valuable menorahs and Torah
scrolls, alongside information on the history of the Jewish
community in Dubrovnik.
War photo limited C-2, Antuninska 6, tel. 32 21 66,
fax 32 21 67, info@warphotoltd.com, www.warphotoltd.
com. A gallery dedicated to thought-provoking images of war
by leading photographers - essential for anyone interested
in the nature of conflict or simply in stunning - if sometimes
disturbing - images. QOpen 09:00 - 21:00.
Climbing
Prevlaka Nature Park Gruda 152, Konavle, tel. 79 15
55, fax 79 15 56, www.prevlaka.hr. This adventure park
offers loads for active souls - choose between free climbing,
paintball, biking or wandering the tunnels. If you’re hungry you
can have a bite at their Konoba, and if you’re hot take a dip in
the clean sea. Entry 15kn, for climbing and group activities you
should call 098 26 14 66. QOpen 09:00 - 20:00.
Horse riding
Kojan koral Popovići, Kokoti 3, Gruda, tel. 098 60
69 29, info@kojankoral.hr, www.kojankoral.hr. Even
a total beginner can enjoy a two hour ride in the Konavle
countryside: helmets, insurance and moron-proof instructions
are provided. Working hours are 08:00 - 12:00 but they’re
always available on the 098 mobile number.
Sailing
YC Orsan H-2, Ivana Zajca 2, tel. 43 59 22/ 43 69
69, jd-orsan@du.t-com.hr. QOpen 08:00 - 13:00, 18:00
- 20:00, Sat 08:00 - 13:00. Closed Sun.
Scuba diving
Abyss - Diving & Water-sport center G-2, Iva Dulčića
35(Hotel Dubrovnik President), tel. 098 76 56 85/ 098
24 43 49, diving@apnea.hr, www.dubrovnikdiving.eu.
QOpen 09:30 - 19:30.
Diving club Dubrovnik H-2, Ivana Zajca 35, tel. 43
57 37/ 098 42 79 63, rk@du-diver.hr, www.du-diver.hr.
On Babin Kuk facing the Gruž harbour. Trips depart at 10:00
and 16:00. QOpen 10:00 - 20:00.
Navis F/G-1, Copacabana beach, tel. 099 350 27 73,
fax 35 65 01, navis@du.t-com.hr, www.navis-dubrovnik.
com. Contact one of the numbers above to discuss your
needs. QOpen 09:30 - 14:00.
Sea kayaking
Adriatic Kayak tours K-4, Zrinsko Frankopanska 6,
tel. 31 27 70/ 091 722 04 13, fax 31 27 69, info@
adriatickayaktours.com, www.adriatickayaktours.com.
Booking office at Banje beach. QOpen 08:00 - 20:00.
LaurAdventure K-4, Istarska 3, tel. 091 930 92 60/
091 530 25 12, info@laura-adventure.com, www.lauraadventure.com.
Sea kayaking, free climbing, trekking. For
info call the mobiles above.
Tennis
Babin Kuk tennis centre F/G-3, Iva Dulčića bb, tel. 44
76 27. You should call for an appointment to check when there
is a free court, 40kn per hour. QOpen 08:00 - 21:00.
Dubrovnik tennis club H-2, Šetalište kralja Zvonimira
bb, tel. 43 73 55/ 43 73 57, fax 43 73 57, glavinic@
net.hr. You need to call for an appointment a day earlier.
50kn/hr during the day, after the lights are on you’ll pay 80kn.
QOpen 00:00 - 24:00.
Dubrovnik
telephone code is +385-20
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