Saint Blaise’s Church — Attraction in Dubrovnik

St. Blaise's Church – A Soulful Landmark in Dubrovnik's Old Town

Right in the heart of Dubrovnik’s Old Town, St. Blaise’s Church (Crkva sv. Vlaha) stands proudly with its beautiful baroque architecture and deep historical significance. It’s not just another church—it feels like a symbol of the city itself.

The moment you step into Luža Square, this elegant church immediately draws your eye. Its white stone facade, arched windows, and striking central dome catch the sunlight beautifully. But more than just looks, there’s a warm energy around it—locals often gather here, and you’ll notice how naturally tourists are drawn to its steps for photos or a quiet moment.

Inside, it’s peaceful and spiritually rich. The golden altar with the statue of St. Blaise, the city’s beloved patron saint, is especially moving. He holds a model of Dubrovnik in his hands—a powerful reminder of how deeply the city connects with its protector.

Whether you’re religious or not, visiting this church gives you a deeper sense of Dubrovnik’s soul. It’s free, calming, and full of character. Don’t rush through—take a few minutes to sit, admire, and soak in the quiet history.

A true gem in the...

One of the most beautiful sacral buildings in Dubrovnik, the present-day Church of St Blaise,as constructed in 1715 in the flamboyant Venetian Baroque style. It was constructed by the Venetian master Marino Gropelli in 1706, on the commission of the Dubrovnik Senate which requested a new church on the site of the old 14th century Romanesque church. St Blaise has been honoured as the patron saint of Dubrovnik from the 10th century. According to the chroniclers of Dubrovnik, St Blaise saved the people of Dubrovnik in the 10th century when the Venetians anchored their ships in Gruž and in front of the Island of Lokrum. The people of Dubrovnik believed the However, St Blaise revealed their intentions to the parish priest Stojko and thus saved the City from the night attack. The priest described him as an old grey-haired man with a long beard, a bishops cap and a stick in his hand. Precisely the way his statues on the city walls and...

A beautiful, beautiful church. Unlike a lot of churches this one is light, bright, less foreboding but equally pretty and beautiful. I love the architecture, atmosphere and images in old churches, this place does not disappoint. The first time I went purely to take images but i returned a few days later simply to sit and be. I then found myself in the middle of a service which (despite not being religious myself) was very lovely to see.

It can get quite crowded as it is small inside compared to most European churches that hold a similar main role in a town. This is typical of buildings in Dubrovnik Old Town, obviously due to the very limited space within the Walls. Their are hordes of people taking photographs (including me) and as such it is hard to soak up the true atmosphere at these times so I would recommend coming back early morning or later in the evening or when a service is on because its a lovely place to sit...