Are you looking to explore the history of Cavtat through the ages? There are a number of historical destinations in Cavtat including the time-honored buildings, monuments, palaces, and parks where you can learn about the glorious past of Cavtat. The presence of these historical sites and museums will take you on a walk through Cavtat ‘s rich history.
If you are willing to have an in-depth historical information about Cavtat, we recommend that you take a wonderful guided tour to cover the major historical attractions. Also, check the opening and closing time for each so that you can organize your time. Make sure that you go through the complete list of historical places in Cavtat for a great trip!
Top Historical Places in Cavtat
Let's witness the history of Cavtat with these top historical places - monuments and landmarks:
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Lovely old town of Cavtat will woo you with its European charm. Line of restaurants, bars and the view of the beach make it a peaceful place to have a stroll, go souvenir shopping or simply relax with a chilled pint of beer. The rocky beach and the bustling harbour are a pleasant scene. The stoned homes give it a rustic look and shutterbugs will love clicking the pretty sight!
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Fantastic wall sculptures, panoramic view of the pretty town and the beach, carry your binoculars and camera for a better view! This cemetery built in Brac stone is one of the masterpieces by Craotian artist Ivan Mestrovic. Climb up the hill, you can hike or take the steps. There is also a family mausoleum belonging to Racic family- a prominent shipping family of Cavtat which is worth a visit. ...Read more
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Overlooking the waterfront is this beautiful tall structure of St. Nicholas. Set in pale gray stone, the church also features works of Benedetto Genarri, Carmelo Reggi and Vlaho Bukovac. The ascending steps add to the allure of the church.
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A renaissance palace turned into an art gallery, the Rector’s palace houses over 35,000 artifacts, graphics, costumes, ethnographic objects and old weapons. This huge collection of heritage objects is not the only thing the place can boast about. The in-house library has a collection of over 20,000 books and also one of the most valuable numismatic collections with around 7200 pieces. A m...Read more