Dominican Church and Monastery in Dubrovnik

Dominican Monastery and church in Dubrovnik ( Dominikanski Samostan i Crkva) dates back from 14th centure and is an important centre of philosophy and theology from its founding in 1390 up to nowadays.

It was built at the same time as the Dubrovnik Town Walls and it resembles the tower.

The church of the Dominican monastery was rebuilt at various occasions over the centuries.

The church consists of a single nave with apse with stained glass windows.

The bell tower is Baroque and Romanesque, the south portal is Romanesque, surrounded by a Gothic arches.

The main artwork in the church is the large Gothic crucifix made by Paolo Veneziano. Other artworks includes the statue of the Madonna and a bas relief by Ivan Mestrovic, an altarpiece by Ivo Dulcic, and a painting by Vlaho Bukovac.

The cloister of the Dominican Monastery (above photo) is the most striking part of the building that was built in Gothic-Renaissance style in 15t century.

The art collection of the Dominican monks is exhibited in the monastery museum whish has numerous exhibits, among which most famous painting is Titian's painting of Mary Magdalene.