Franciscan Church and Monastery
Franciscan Church and Monastery
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Landmark monastery built in the 1300s, noted for its cloister, library & historic pharmacy displays.
Last updated: February 11, 2026
Overview
Landmark monastery built in the 1300s, noted for its cloister, library & historic pharmacy displays.
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**★★★★★ A G — 2 months ago
Franciscan Church and Monastery - Quiet Beauty, Powerful Reminder
RIght inside Pile Gate, this 14th-century gem is both a peaceful haven and a moving testament to Dubrovnik's resilience. The gorgeous cloister with its orange trees and ancient fountain is pure serenity, and the 1317 pharmacy is one of the oldest in Europe. But look closer: the walls still bear shrapnel and bullet holes from the brutal Serbian/Yugoslav army attack on December 6, 1991 (preserved shell fragments and impact craters
