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Rector's Palace
Best time to visit
Early morning or late afternoon offers softer light and far fewer tour groups, spring and autumn bring cooler weather and fewer cruise-ship crowds.
Budget tips
Adult tickets are roughly 60-100 HRK, with reduced fares for students and children; Rector's Palace is included on some Dubrovnik Card options and on occasional national cultural free-entry days, so compare passes to save.
Recommended for
History buffs, Architecture lovers, Museum-goers, Photography enthusiasts
Plan your visit
30-45 min
About
Brze činjenice: Walking through the cool, echoing courtyard feels cinematic, with carved stone windows and layered Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque details that reward a slow gaze. Hushed chambers once directed civic life and now host rotating exhibitions, and some original stonework survived major earthquakes and restorations.
Istaknuto: For centuries the city's rector was literally required to live inside the palace for a strict one-month term, forbidden to leave the republic while he worked from a single austere chamber and ate meals served through a small barred window. Walk the marble-floored courtyard and you can see the building's layers: late-Gothic arcades, Renaissance motifs and the Baroque stonework added after the devastating 1667 earthquake, all of which create a surprising collage of textures and echoes.
Insider tips
- Arrive when Old Town gates open to enjoy the courtyard with minimal crowds.
- Wear comfortable shoes, floors are uneven and there are several steps.
- Photograph the grand staircase and the courtyard from the upper balcony for the best angles.
- Skip lengthy audio tours if short on time, focus on the Rector's Chamber and the exhibition rooms.
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Najbolji način da doživite grad s lokalnim vodičem.
Tip: We strongly recommend a free walking tour on your first day to get to know the city with a local guide. They usually cover all main attractions and you can ask for personal recommendations based on your interests for the next days. Book early as spaces fill up fast!
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