The Rector's Palace stands in Dubrovnik, on the Adriatic coast of Croatia, in the Dubrovnik-Neretva County. It was once the seat of the Rector of the Republic of Ragusa, the official who led the city's government, and it is now a museum that lets visitors see how that governing life was lived.
What you will see
The building combines Gothic and Renaissance architecture, a blend that is visible as you move through its rooms. Inside, the museum displays period furniture, paintings and historical artifacts, so the visit is as much about everyday objects and interiors as it is about the building's shell.
Who it suits
- Visitors interested in the history of the Republic of Ragusa and how its government worked.
- Those who enjoy seeing furniture, paintings and interiors from earlier centuries.
- Anyone who wants a museum visit built around a historic palace rather than a modern gallery.
Around the palace
The palace sits within Dubrovnik, a coastal city whose old town is a natural companion to a visit. Walking between the museum and the surrounding streets gives a sense of the city the Rector once governed, and the Adriatic coastline of the county is close by for those planning a longer stay in the region.
If you are deciding whether to go, the Rector's Palace is a good choice for a visit centred on history, architecture and the furnishings of the past, set in one of Croatia's best-known coastal cities.