Rector's Palace
Knežev dvor
The palace of the Rector of the Republic of Ragusa, in a Gothic-Renaissance style with finely carved colonnades. It is now the Cultural History Museum.
The Rector's Palace was first built in the 15th century and rebuilt several times after fires, gunpowder explosions, and earthquakes. Its style blends Gothic and Renaissance elements, and the capitals of the front colonnade are finely carved. During the Republic of Ragusa, the Rector served a term of only one month and was not allowed to leave the palace during that time. It now houses the Cultural History Museum, which displays furniture, coins, portraits, and pharmacy equipment from the Republic period. The central courtyard hosts concerts during the Dubrovnik Summer Festival in summer. Tickets must be purchased, and the Dubrovnik Card includes admission.
Opening hours
About 09:00–18:00 (shorter hours in winter)
Nearby sights
- Dubrovnik Cathedral
- Church of St Blaise
- Sponza Palace
- Dubrovnik Synagogue
- Dominican Monastery
- Old Port of Dubrovnik
- Jesuit Stairs & St Ignatius Church
- Buža Bar