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Sponza Palace
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The Sponza Palace, also called Divona, is a 16th-century palace in Dubrovnik, Croatia. Its name is derived from the Latin word "spongia", the spot where rainwater was collected.
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Sponza Palace

Stradun 2, 20000, Dubrovnik, Croatia
4.5(865)
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The Sponza Palace, also called Divona, is a 16th-century palace in Dubrovnik, Croatia. Its name is derived from the Latin word "spongia", the spot where rainwater was collected.

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attractions: Porat Dubrovnik, Rector's Palace, Saint Blaise’s Church, The Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, Clock Tower of Dubrovnik, Orlando's Column, King's Landing Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik Synagogue, Dominican Monastery, Small Onofrio's Fountain, restaurants: Gradska kavana Arsenal Restaurant, Dundo Maroje, Poklisar Restaurant, Restaurant Marco Polo, Barba, LAJK restaurant Dubrovnik, Cele Dubrovnik Gourmet & Lounge, Taj Mahal Old Town, Bistro Tavulin, Bokar Dubrovnik
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Nearby attractions of Sponza Palace

Porat Dubrovnik

Rector's Palace

Saint Blaise’s Church

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Saint Blaise’s Church

Saint Blaise’s Church

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The Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary

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(1.8K)

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Nearby restaurants of Sponza Palace

Gradska kavana Arsenal Restaurant

Dundo Maroje

Poklisar Restaurant

Restaurant Marco Polo

Barba

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Gradska kavana Arsenal Restaurant

Gradska kavana Arsenal Restaurant

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Dundo Maroje

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Poklisar Restaurant

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(1.0K)

$$

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Restaurant Marco Polo

Restaurant Marco Polo

4.7

(767)

$$$

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The Sponza Palace is one of the most beautiful buildings from the time of the Republic of Ragusa. The palace was built between 1516 and 1522 and clearly shows the transition from Gothic to Renaissance architectural style. The palace is one of the few buildings to survive the 1667 earthquake, giving an impression of the architectural opulence of Ragusa. The Sponza Palace used to house the mint and customs, but now houses the state archives of the city of Dubrovnik, which dates back to 1022 and contains, among other things, the charter of the founding of the Republic of Ragusa from 1358.
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The Sponza Palace is one of the most beautiful buildings from the time of the Republic of Ragusa. The palace was built between 1516 and 1522 and clearly shows the transition from Gothic to Renaissance architectural style. The palace is one of the few buildings to survive the 1667 earthquake, giving an impression of the architectural opulence of Ragusa. The Sponza Palace used to house the mint and customs, but now houses the state archives of the city of Dubrovnik, which dates back to 1022 and contains, among other things, the charter of the founding of the Republic of Ragusa from 1358.
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Sponza Palace, situated in the heart of Dubrovnik's Old Town, is a splendid example of the city's rich architectural heritage. This remarkable 16th-century palace beautifully blends Gothic and Renaissance styles, making it a standout attraction for anyone exploring the historic city.

The palace's exterior features elegant stone carvings and intricate details that reflect the craftsmanship of its era. The interior courtyard is particularly enchanting, offering a tranquil space adorned with graceful arches and columns. It's easy to imagine the bustling activity that once took place here when the palace served as a customs house and meeting place for merchants.

Today, Sponza Palace houses the Dubrovnik State Archives, which contains a valuable collection of historical documents. Visitors are often captivated by the building's well-preserved architecture and the rich history it represents.

While the palace itself is a visual delight, the exhibits inside may be more appealing to history buffs and those interested in archival materials. For the casual visitor, the main attraction is often the palace's architectural beauty and the ambiance of its courtyard.

Overall, Sponza Palace is a must-visit for those who appreciate historical architecture and want to delve deeper into Dubrovnik's past. Its central location makes it an easy addition to any itinerary exploring...

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I was told by tourist information that this was a must-see because of the beautiful architecture. However, the courtyard of the palace, which is covered with huge art displays is the only bit of the palace you see! It costs €5 to enter (not in Dubrovnik Pass). There are also photos of items from historical archives. There’s a fair amount of fairly obscure historical information including World War 2, but absolutely no mention at all of the Croatian fascists, who joined with the Nazis and Italian fascists and killed over 100,000 Serbs, Jews, Roma and other ethnic minorities in 1941. At the entrance, there is a room that is free to enter, which is essentially a memorial to the Croatian men who died during the Yugoslav war. A moving memorial but no mention of the role that Croatians played in the killings of other groups in that war either. It important to remember the dead, but if nations want to avoid nationalism leading to more war, it’s also important to acknowledge the role everyone played and not to whitewash history. The Sponza Palace is only really worth a visit if you want to be served up a plate of Croatian...

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Palača Sponza ili Divona je gotičko-renesansna palača u Dubrovniku.

Palača Sponza (Divona) Povijest

uredi Građena je od 1516. do 1521. godine. Gradili su je dubrovački majstor Paskoje Miličević i braća Andrijić s Korčule, od 1516. do 1520. godine. Za vrijeme Dubrovačke Republike, imala je razne funkcije. Bila je carinarnica, državna blagajna, banka, kovnica novca, škola i riznica. Palača je prvobitno bila namijenjena za carinarnicu u kojoj se carinila trgovačka roba što su je trgovci donosili iz svih krajeva svijeta. Atrij palače s arkadama, bilo je najživlje trgovačko središte i sastajalište poslovnih ljudi Republike. U jednom je krilu bila državna kovnica novca koju je Republika osnovala 1377. godine, i koja je u ovoj palači neprekidno djelovala sve do pada Republike. Vrlo brzo, već potkraj 16. stoljeća, Divona postaje i kulturno središte Republike kada je u njoj osnovana prva književna institucija u Dubrovniku – "Akademija složnih" u kojoj su se okupljali najobrazovaniji građani Dubrovnika i tu su raspravljali o književnosti, umjetnosti i svim znanstvenim dostignućima svoga vremena. U njoj je organizirana i prva škola u Dubrovniku. Francuski kipar Bertrandus Gallicus izradio je medaljon u reljefu, na kojem je monogram Isusa u pratnji dva anđela. Skladišni odjeli nazvani su po svecima. Na nadsvođenom prolazu atrija piše na latinskom jeziku: Fallere nostra venant et falli pondera; meque pondero cum merces ponderat ipse deus. (Nama je zabranjeno varati i krivo mjeriti; i kad važem robu; sa mnom je važe sam Bog). Godine 1921. potpisan je ugovor između Ministarstva vojske i dubrovačke općine o izmjeni zgrada, pa je nakon punih stotinu godina palača vraćena u ruke lokalne zajednice i proglašena za spomenik kulture, ponajviše zalaganjem „Nadleštva umjetnosti i spomenike” u Dubrovniku odnosno njegovog glavnog konzervatora umjetničko-povijesnih spomenika, Marka Murata.[1] Danas je u palači smješten Državni arhiv u Dubrovniku, koji čuva povijesnu građu Dubrovačke Republike s materijalima najstarije povijesti Dubrovnika i njegova područja od proteklih stoljeća do najnovijeg vremena. A i palača sama postala je na svoj način jedna od dragocjenijih dokumenata tog arhiva. Neoštećena u potresu, postojano je dočekala i naše vrijeme. Na trgu pred Sponzom svake se godine svečano otvara Dubrovačke ljetne igre. S terase iznad trijema ispred Sponze glumci odjeveni u kostime kneza i dubrovačke vlastele evociraju davna vremena kulturnih manifestacija i slobode Dubrovačke Republike. Danas se u palači Sponzi nalazi Spomen soba poginulim hrvatskim dubrovačkim...

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