Dubrovnik and Dalmacija travel guide

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Left Maritime Museum, Dubrovnik Right Archaeological Museum, Split Museums and Galleries Dubrovnik & the Dalmatian Coast Distant Agreements, Meštrovi Gallery, Split Meštrovi Gallery, Split More than 80 of Ivan Meštrovi’s sculptures, including a huge Pietà and outdoor bronze works, can today be viewed at his former home. The dining room has been left largely as it was and contains the sculptor’s furniture and family portraits. Šetalište Ivana Meštrovia 46 • Map N6 • 021 340 800 • Open mid-May–Sep: 9am–9pm Tue– Sun; Oct–mid-May: 9am–4pm Tue–Sat, 10am–3pm Sun • Adm charge Museum of Croatian Archeological Monuments, Split One of Croatia’s oldest museums has a fine collection of jewellery, weapons, stonework and epigraphics (inscriptions carved on stone). Šetalište Ivana Meštrovia 18 • Map N6 • 021 323 901 • www.mhas-split.hr • Open 9:30am–4pm, Tue–Fri, 9:30am–1pm Sat • Adm charge Carving, Museum of Croatian Archaeological Monuments Archeological Museum, Split Star exhibits at this museum include Ancient Greek ceramics, weaponry from the 6th to 9th centuries, over 70,000 coins, and amphorae recovered from shipwrecks. Zrinjsko-Frankopanska 25 • Map P5 • 021 318 721 • Open Jun– Sep: 9am–1pm, 5–8pm Tue–Fri, 9am–1pm Sat & Sun; Oct–May: 9am–2pm Tue–Fri, 9am–1pm Sat & Sun • Adm charge Maritime Museum, Dubrovnik The most interesting part of the collection illustrates Dubrovnik’s naval might between the 12th and 14th centuries, when it threatened Venice’s supremacy (see p9). Tusculum, Solin This museum, based at the Roman ruins of Salona (see p81), disseminates information about the site and organizes guided tours by prior arrangement. Put Manastirina bb • Map D5 • 021 212 900 • Open summer: 7am–8pm Mon–Sat, 9am–2pm Sun; winter: 7am–3pm Mon–Sat, 8am–4pm Sun • Adm charge Museum of the Island of Bra, Škrip Treasures from all over Bra are housed in the Radojkovi Tower, which shows traces of Illyrian, Roman and early Croatian architecture. Map E5 • 021 630 033 • Open 10am–6pm daily (ask locally for key holder) • Adm charge 40 Note that opening times are liable to change; it’s advisable to check in advance of your visit.
Hermitage of Blaca, Bra This 16th-century monastery and its contents, including correspondence between the last priest and the Royal Astronomical Society in London, have been frozen in time since 1963. Roaming goats and a stunning location enhance its appeal. Access on foot only. Map E5 Amphorae, Archaeological Museum, Vis Town Archeological Museum, Vis Town Sculptures, ceramics, weapons and everyday items illuminate life in the Ancient Greek town of Issa (modern Vis Town). Šetalis Viški boj 12 • Map D6 • 021 711 729 • Open summer: 9am–1pm, 5–7pm Tue–Sun; winter: 9am–1pm Tue–Sun • Adm charge National Museum, Zadar Housed in the Benedictine monastery, this museum documents Zadar and its environs from the 16th to the 19th centuries through photographs, paintings and impressive scale models. Poljana Pape Aleksandra III bb • Map B3 • 023 231 851 • Open 9am–noon, 5–8pm Mon–Fri; 9am–noon Sun • Adm charge Archeological Museum, Zadar The exhibits chart the city’s evolution from Neolithic times through to Roman settlement, the Byzantine era and the early Middle Ages. Highlights include a model of the Roman forum, an impressive collection of glassware and artifacts from the Liburnian period (see p31). Top 10 Public Statues Grgur Nin, Nin Ivan Meštrovis largerthan-life bronze monument to 10th-century cleric Bishop Gregory of Nin. Grgur Nin, Split Another colossal image of Gregory of Nin, who campaigned for Mass to be conducted in Croatian. Marko Maruli, Split Meštrovi’s homage to the 15th-century Split-born writer often dubbed “the father of Croatian Literature”. Street Art, Split Look out for the giant teacup on Marmontova and the new silver bridge on the Riva. Orlando’s Column, Dubrovnik Standard-bearer for the Divine Republic, Orlando flies the Libertas flag of the Dubrovnik Festival in summer (see p11). Ivan Gunduli, Dubrovnik Characteristically oversized Meštrovi statue, honouring the life and work of this local 17th-century poet. Juraj Dalmatinac, Pag Town A lifelike statue of the man who designed Pag Town. Franjo Tuman, Pridriga A giant statue of the former Croatian president takes centre stage in this small town, which was decimated during the war of the early 1990s (see p35). Juraj Dalmatinac, Šibenik The architect keeps a watchful eye on the cathedral he didn’t live to see completed. Father Andrija Kai MioiMakarska Impressive tribute to this 18th-century priest and poet. In Croatian addresses, “bb” is short for bez broj, meaning “without number”. Dubrovnik & the Dalmatian Coast 41
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