Overview
Once the residence and administrative center of the Rector (chief magistrate) of the Republic of Ragusa, this Gothic-Renaissance building is an architectural gem. The Rector served a one-month term and was required to live here, with restricted outside movement. Now the Dubrovnik History Museum, it displays medieval furniture, paintings, apothecary tools, and coins. The elegant atrium hosts Dubrovnik Summer Festival performances. Admission about EUR 12. 1-minute walk from the eastern end of Stradun.
Opening Hours
09:00-18:00 (winter 09:00-16:00)
Travel Tips
During the Summer Festival (Jul-Aug), open-air concerts fill the atrium. Visit alongside Sponza Palace next door.
Hotels near Rector's Palace
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Other attractions in Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik City Walls
Medieval walls encircling the old town with stunning Adriatic views.
Stradun
Dubrovnik Old Town's main street, paved with gleaming marble.
Mount Srd
Take the cable car for sweeping views of Dubrovnik and the Adriatic.
Lokrum Island
An uninhabited island just off Dubrovnik, perfect for swimming and nature exploration.
Banje Beach
Dubrovnik's main beach right outside the Old Town walls.
Franciscan Monastery
A 14th-century monastery housing Europe's third-oldest pharmacy.
Onofrio's Large Fountain
A 15th-century 16-sided fountain marking the entrance to Stradun.