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Franciscan Monastery

Placa 2, Dubrovnik, Croatia
385 20 321 410
Ranked #20 of 54 attractions in Dubrovnik
4.0 of 5 stars 27 Reviews
Type: Architectural Buildings, History Museums, Religious Sites
Activities: City walk sightseeing, Dining
Description: This 14th-century church and monastery contains a pharmacy museum and a world-renowned collection of ancient manuscripts.
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Derry. N.Ireland
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

We loved this building. It was cool and quiet after walking in the sun and the history was fascinating. More

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Calgary, Canada
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

We attended a small candle-lit concert at the Monestary with about 40 or 50 people on evening. It was truly a highlight for us and added to the romantic experience!! More

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Kilkenny, Ireland
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

Very interesting. I loved the cloister with the fountain in the centre. The museum has some beautiful religious works of art as well as instruments from the oldest pharmacutical laboratory in europe. The pharmacy is in use since 1317 you can see there amongst other things beautifully decorated jars. Well worth a visit. More

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London, United Kingdom
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

A lovely peaceful Haven in the main city - entry is 30 kuna but well worth the visit - also visit the adjoining church More

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Sutton
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2012

Peaceful and inspiring, with old pharmacy next door. More

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Cudahy, WI
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4 reviews 4 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

A beautiful place with great history. Nice to learn more about the city and monastery. More

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2012

expected more. Perhaps the part of it was closed, as we only managed to see one internal garden (very nice), but the display room very small and not much there. (some very old books though - good spot) More

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Montanita, Ecuador
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 6, 2012

They have a nice garden. And the oldest pharmacy in Europe. More

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Panaji, India
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 2, 2012

Loved the buildings, and the combination of the beige stone and the red roofs..... More

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Baghdad, Iraq
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 2, 2012

The Franciscan Monastery is an excellent example of Catholic architecture (as is the Cathedral of The Blood of Christ in Old Town), but the monastery also has numerous public activities to enjoy--I went to a Christmas fair there and bought a number of locally-crafted food items, as well as cheese from another monastery, which is regionally considered exceptional (and it... More

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