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What to see<br />
The Birthplace of Marin Držić (Dom Marina Držića)<br />
B-3, Široka 7, tel. 32 32 42/ 32 32 96. This picturesque<br />
gothic town house is the place where Marin Držić was born.<br />
Držić only became accepted as one of the greats of Croatian<br />
literature after his death, as he was a bit too much of a<br />
wild card. His many exploits included sending a series of<br />
letters to the Medici family in Florence, seeking their help in<br />
overthrowing the Dubrovnik government, convinced that it<br />
was run by elitist autocrats. He is best loved for his satirical<br />
plays, and he is regarded as one of the greats of European<br />
renaissance literature. His birthplace has been transformed<br />
into an in situ exhibition of the playwright, whose comedies<br />
are regularly performed at the Dubrovnik Summer Festival.<br />
QOpen 10:00 - 18:00. Closed Mon.<br />
The Dulčić, Masle, Pulitika Gallery (Galerija<br />
Dulčić Masle Pultika) D-3, Poljana Marina Držića 1,<br />
tel. 32 31 72, info@ugdubrovnik.hr, umjetnicka.galerija.<br />
dubrovnik@du.t-com.hr, www.ugdubrovnik.hr. This fine<br />
house next to the palace is home to a gallery with some of<br />
the finest views in Europe - the windows look out onto the<br />
Cathedral, rivalling the artworks inside. On the first floor you’ll<br />
find lovely modern pieces in the colourful style emblematic<br />
of contemporary Dubrovnik painters, while the second floor<br />
shows more traditional works by Croatian masters such as<br />
Bukovac and Meštrović.Entrance 30kn. QOpen 10:00 -<br />
20:00. Closed Mon.<br />
The Sponza Palace (Palača Sponza) D-3, Placa bb.<br />
For many, the most romantic of Dubrovnik’s buildings, with its<br />
gallery on Stradun and its mix of gothic and renaissance detail,<br />
this was always a public building. Directly facing Orlando’s<br />
column, the scene of all dramas of public life, Sponza housed<br />
the Republic’s mint and customs house – all the Republic’s<br />
trade passed through here. It was built 1516-1522 according<br />
Dubrovnik <strong>In</strong> <strong>Your</strong> <strong>Pocket</strong><br />
to designs by Paskoje Miličević. Today, the graceful atrium<br />
is used as an exhibition space and venue for recitals. A<br />
room to the left as you enter is dedicated to the memory of<br />
fallen soldiers during the siege of Dubrovnik (1991-92, open<br />
10:00-13:00). The upper galleries were once the place where<br />
the city’s artists and intellectuals held salons. The building<br />
also contains the Dubrovnik State Archives, a treasure trove<br />
of documentation on the Republic. <strong>In</strong> the gift shop on the<br />
ground floor (open 10:00-23:00), you can buy replicas of these<br />
historic documents; the archives themselves are mainly here<br />
for research purposes<br />
The Synagogue and Jewish Museum (Sinagoga i<br />
židovski muzej) D-2, Žudioska 5, tel. 32 10 28. The<br />
Synagogue (1352, the second oldest in Europe after Prague)<br />
and Jewish museum are set in a building which could be<br />
reached from within the surrounding houses in what was<br />
once the Jewish ghetto. A permanent Jewish community<br />
here was founded at the end of the 15th century following the<br />
exodus from Portugal and Spain. The community flourished<br />
and included respected doctors, merchants and state<br />
representatives. Jews in Dubrovnik enjoyed relative freedom,<br />
but there were some restrictions on their activities at certain<br />
points in history. The Synagogue is tiny and delightful, with<br />
heavy velvet drapes and a richly painted, midnight blue<br />
ceiling. The museum contains valuable menorahs and Torah<br />
scrolls, alongside information on the history of the Jewish<br />
community in Dubrovnik.<br />
War photo limited C-2, Antuninska 6, tel. 32 21 66,<br />
fax 32 21 67, info@warphotoltd.com, www.warphotoltd.<br />
com. A gallery dedicated to thought-provoking images of war<br />
by leading photographers - essential for anyone interested<br />
in the nature of conflict or simply in stunning - if sometimes<br />
disturbing - images. QOpen 09:00 - 21:00.<br />
Climbing<br />
Prevlaka Nature Park Gruda 152, Konavle, tel. 79 15<br />
55, fax 79 15 56, www.prevlaka.hr. This adventure park<br />
offers loads for active souls - choose between free climbing,<br />
paintball, biking or wandering the tunnels. If you’re hungry you<br />
can have a bite at their Konoba, and if you’re hot take a dip in<br />
the clean sea. Entry 15kn, for climbing and group activities you<br />
should call 098 26 14 66. QOpen 09:00 - 20:00.<br />
Horse riding<br />
Kojan koral Popovići, Kokoti 3, Gruda, tel. 098 60<br />
69 29, info@kojankoral.hr, www.kojankoral.hr. Even<br />
a total beginner can enjoy a two hour ride in the Konavle<br />
countryside: helmets, insurance and moron-proof instructions<br />
are provided. Working hours are 08:00 - 12:00 but they’re<br />
always available on the 098 mobile number.<br />
Sailing<br />
YC Orsan H-2, Ivana Zajca 2, tel. 43 59 22/ 43 69<br />
69, jd-orsan@du.t-com.hr. QOpen 08:00 - 13:00, 18:00<br />
- 20:00, Sat 08:00 - 13:00. Closed Sun.<br />
Scuba diving<br />
Abyss - Diving & Water-sport center G-2, Iva Dulčića<br />
35(Hotel Dubrovnik President), tel. 098 76 56 85/ 098<br />
24 43 49, diving@apnea.hr, www.dubrovnikdiving.eu.<br />
QOpen 09:30 - 19:30.<br />
Diving club Dubrovnik H-2, Ivana Zajca 35, tel. 43<br />
57 37/ 098 42 79 63, rk@du-diver.hr, www.du-diver.hr.<br />
On Babin Kuk facing the Gruž harbour. Trips depart at 10:00<br />
and 16:00. QOpen 10:00 - 20:00.<br />
Navis F/G-1, Copacabana beach, tel. 099 350 27 73,<br />
fax 35 65 01, navis@du.t-com.hr, www.navis-dubrovnik.<br />
com. Contact one of the numbers above to discuss your<br />
needs. QOpen 09:30 - 14:00.<br />
Sea kayaking<br />
Adriatic Kayak tours K-4, Zrinsko Frankopanska 6,<br />
tel. 31 27 70/ 091 722 04 13, fax 31 27 69, info@<br />
adriatickayaktours.com, www.adriatickayaktours.com.<br />
Booking office at Banje beach. QOpen 08:00 - 20:00.<br />
LaurAdventure K-4, Istarska 3, tel. 091 930 92 60/<br />
091 530 25 12, info@laura-adventure.com, www.lauraadventure.com.<br />
Sea kayaking, free climbing, trekking. For<br />
info call the mobiles above.<br />
Tennis<br />
Babin Kuk tennis centre F/G-3, Iva Dulčića bb, tel. 44<br />
76 27. You should call for an appointment to check when there<br />
is a free court, 40kn per hour. QOpen 08:00 - 21:00.<br />
Dubrovnik tennis club H-2, Šetalište kralja Zvonimira<br />
bb, tel. 43 73 55/ 43 73 57, fax 43 73 57, glavinic@<br />
net.hr. You need to call for an appointment a day earlier.<br />
50kn/hr during the day, after the lights are on you’ll pay 80kn.<br />
QOpen 00:00 - 24:00.<br />
Dubrovnik<br />
telephone code is +385-20<br />
sPort<br />
Summer 2008<br />
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