© Raguž Lučić
Stories from the Past
The city walls, palaces, streets, and rooftops tell stories from Dubrovnik's rich history, and every
visitor to Dubrovnik discovers their own story in the stone or the sea, on Stradun or at Porporela.
This section is dedicated to those who wish to learn more about the city’s rich history, tradition,
customs, legends... all to help you visit and experience your own, special, yet untold story.
Blessing of the Bells for Sailors
Whenever leaving the city or just passing by, ships sound their horns, and as an echo from the land, the bells of the centuries-old white church of St. Mary of Grace ring out, known to…
© Zoran MarinovićBlessing of the Bells for Sailors
Whenever leaving the city or just passing by, ships sound their horns, and as an echo from the land, the bells of the centuries-old white church of St. Mary of Grace ring out, known to…
© Raguž LučićStone Heads
Before stepping onto the wooden bridge that leads from Pile, the western entrance to the city, it’s worth looking up at the sky. Below the great statue of Saint Blaise, the story or legend…
The festivities of Saint Blaise
On this most important day, the faithful from distant Dubrovnik villages travel in traditional costumes. They carry the banners of their churches, and as they approach the church, they…