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Culture of Cavtat. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces

Cavtat Cavtat is the southernmost and one of the most attractive towns in Croatia. Its history goes back more than two thousand years. This picturesque town has seen many famous historical events that were embodied in its incomparable architectural monuments. Much of the historical and architectural sites that can be seen today were constructed after the 15th century.
Guide to Cavtat sightseeing - things to see and to visit
In this city even stones are impregnated with the spirit of history. There is no wonder for that as Cavtat, after all, has been famous since antique times as Epidaurus, an ancient Greek … Open
One of the attractions of the old town is a stone stairway; it passes through almost all of its territory and leads to the mountains. Many centuries ago, Forum of Augustus and the Temple of Asclepius were located on the hill. Today, on the site of prehistoric monuments the Racic family Mausoleum can be seen. Next to it there is the picturesque Chapel of St. Rock.
Among the other attractions the Prince’s Palace is notable; it is located on the waterfront and is a must-see landmark. The beautiful palace was turned into a museum; its collection is very interesting and diverse. Among its exhibits there are ancient coins and collectable weapons, objects of art and lots of ancient books. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Cuisine of Cavtat for gourmet with top restaurants and cafe
Cavtat is the perfect place for travelers who have always wanted to get acquainted with classic Croatian dishes. Local restaurants would offer delicious meat dishes prepared following old … Open
Fans of educational excursions will be interested in visiting the Monastery of Our Lady of the Snows that also houses an interesting collection of exhibits, including paintings of world famous painter Vlaho Bukovac. The artist has born and spent most of his life in Cavtat; his house is also considered a local landmark. The Vlaho Bukovac House was converted into an art museum, which in addition to his works keeps paintings of other famous Croatian painters.
A very attractive and interesting architectural site is the church of St. Nicholas. It is an imposing building with a thought-out façade; its interior strikes with its irresistible appearance. Walls of the church have kept many unique religious and artistic artifacts for hundreds of years. The remains of ancient walls that once protected the city from invaders have also preserved in Cavtat. There are several extensive archaeological areas, as well as ruins of ancient amphitheaters and prehistoric settlements next to the town.
In the section below, you can get one of our excursion, activities or city discovery tours over Cavtat and surroundings. Our website offers 10-30% lower ticket prices, when compared to the offline purchase on the spot.

City tours, excursions and tickets in Cavtat and surroundings

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Reference information
Map of all churches
Cathedrals and basilicas near Cavtat
♥   Crkva sv. Nikole, Ston, 51.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Katedrala sv. Ivan, Budva, 61.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Svetište Kraljice Mira, Međugorje, 80.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo

Unique spots in Cavtat and near

Forte Rose

From the series “Famous Abandoned Military Bases and Forts”
Check on the map:   Distance from Cavtat center - 32.6 km.
Those who want to hike through the really deserted and hidden military facilities can travel to Montenegro and visit the suburb of Herceg Novi. In the western part of the Lustica peninsula there are ancient Forts Roses, which until recently remained outside the attention of tourists. Drowning in thickets of wild trees and plants, the ruins of old military buildings look simply amazing. Lovers of history in Montenegro will hardly find a better place to relax. … Read further

Excursions over cultural sights of neighbours of Cavtat

Dubrovnik
Palace of the Prince is the most famous historical landmark of the city. Many years ago the palace has been used as the residence of local rulers; nowadays the walls of the magnificent building are home to a collection of City Museum. The halls of the palace astonish ... Open »
Budva
Budva is an ancient city with rich history. Simply every attraction here is connected with many interesting stories and legends. While walking through the picturesque narrow streets of the city, visitors will surely see old churches, beautiful squares and gorgeous ... Open »
Korcula Island
In the latter, the Korcula City Museum functions. In the exposition of the museum, you can see the collections that tell about the culture and history of the island from the time of the settling to our days. Unfortunately, not everything is available for tourists to ... Open »
Makarska
In summer, the city hosts a traditional jazz festival, the program of which is held for three days. It is attended by both well-known musical bands and novice performers, a significant part of the performances is held on open stages. The main feature of the festival ... Open »
Sarajevo
The largest mosque of the city of Sarajevo is the Begova Dzamija Mosque being erected in the Middle Ages in the Ottoman Empire epoch. The most beautiful mosque of the city can justly be called the Careva Dzamija featuring a unique architectural style and luxurious ... Open »
Hvar Island
In Stari Grad, founded before our era by the Greek colonists, the ruins of the defense wall are still preserved – the remains of the city gates can be found near the church of St. John. During the excavations, there were also found the remains of houses and a ... Open »
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