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Dominican Monastery and Museum

#6of 10 places to visit in DubrovnikDubrovnik, Dubrovnik-Neretva County, Croatia

Also known as Dominikanski samostan · Sveti Dominik Monastery

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Opening hours: 09:00–18:00 and 09:00–17:00. Entry: €5. Allow 45 min. Best time: 09:00 to 10:30 or after 16:00.

Updated 18 September 2026 · Compiled by Traveliac, AI-assisted · 3 min read

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Opening hours: 09:00–17:00; Reported as 09:00-18:00 daily May-October and 09:00-17:00 November-April as of 2026; verify at the entrance.
Entry fee: €5; Ticket from
Time needed: 45 min
Best time of day: 09:00 to 10:30 or after 16:00
Best months: May – Jun, Sep – Oct
Address: Ulica Sv. Dominika 4, 20000 Dubrovnik, Croatia

About Dominican Monastery and Museum

Dominican Monastery in Dubrovnik charges about EUR 5 for museum and cloister entry, as of 2026, and sits against the eastern city wall beside Ploče Gate, away from the Pile Gate crowds. The complex combines a fortress-like Gothic church with a 15th-century cloister attributed to Florentine builder Maso di Bartolomeo, alternating single and double columns capped with carved tracery. The museum holds Ragusan goldsmith work and a Titian altarpiece of about 1550, and is noticeably quieter than the Franciscan monastery on Stradun.

Best time of day: 09:00 to 10:30 or after 16:00. When the cloister is quietest.

Dominican Monastery and Museum timings

Opening hours: 09:00–17:00; Mon–Sun 09:00–18:00 and 09:00–17:00; Reported as 09:00-18:00 daily May-October and 09:00-17:00 November-April as of 2026; verify at the entrance.
Closed on: Open every day

Mon–Sun	09:00–18:00 and 09:00–17:00

Good to know: The church closes to sightseeing during Mass and services; verify with the monastery.

Opening hours compiled from experiencedubrovnik.com and public records, last updated 18 September 2026. They change without notice — confirm before you travel. How we write these guides

Dominican Monastery and Museum ticket price

Entry fees for Dominican Monastery and Museum
Ticket	Price
Standard ticket	€5
Concession (student / senior)	€5
Children	€5

Museum and cloister admission is quoted at about EUR 5 per adult as of 2026 by one ticket reseller; the monastery's own website does not list prices, and other sources may quote different figures. Concession and child rates were not confirmed. As of 2026, verify at the entrance near Ploče Gate. The monastery is reported as not covered by the Dubrovnik Pass.

Prices compiled from experiencedubrovnik.com and public records, last updated 18 September 2026. They change without notice — confirm before you travel. How we write these guides

Best time to visit Dominican Monastery and Museum

Quiet
Moderate

09:00 - 10:30
OpeningBest time to go
Cloister and church are almost empty; guided groups rarely arrive before 10:00.
Quiet
10:30 - 14:00
Midday Groups
Small tour groups pass through but the museum rooms rarely feel crowded.
Moderate
14:00 - 16:00
Afternoon
Most visitors are elsewhere in the Old Town, leaving the cloister quiet and shaded.
Quiet
16:00 - closing
Late Afternoon
Light is soft in the cloister; confirm last entry at the desk.
Quiet

History of Dominican Monastery and Museum

Dominican Monastery in Dubrovnik grew from the arrival of Dominican friars in the 13th century; the present Gothic church dates from the early 14th century and reflects the order's role in the city's religious and intellectual life. The 15th-century cloister, attributed to Florentine builder Maso di Bartolomeo, brought Renaissance arcade proportions to a Gothic complex, and both are built of local limestone.

Dominican Monastery preserves the collection of Ragusan painting that now defines its museum, including works by Nikola Božidarević, the leading local painter of the late 15th and early 16th centuries, and a polyptych that is reported to have remained in the building since it was painted. The 1667 earthquake damaged the church and cloister and the 1991 siege left further damage on the eastern side of the Old Town.

Rules & etiquette at Dominican Monastery and Museum

Dominican Monastery is an active religious house, so shoulders and knees must be covered inside the church and cloister, and the dress code is enforced at the entrance for visitors in swimwear or very short shorts. Silence is asked for in the church, especially during services when sightseeing is paused.

Dominican Monastery's museum rooms restrict flash photography and, in places, photography of the most fragile works. The cloister has uneven stone paving and steps at the entrance, and access to the upper museum rooms is by stairs, so contact the monastery ahead for accessibility details. Keep voices low in the cloister, which is also used by the community.

Tips for visiting Dominican Monastery and Museum

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Dominican Monastery is best visited in the first or last hour of the day, when the cloister is empty and the light falls on the pale limestone columns; it is often described as the best value per euro among Dubrovnik's cultural sights at about EUR 5, as of 2026. Give it 30 to 45 minutes.
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Dominican Monastery is a short walk from Ploče Gate and the Old Port, so combine it with the City Walls, entering at Ploče Gate to avoid the Pile Gate queue, and finish with a coffee at the Old Port. The museum is small, so slow down at the Titian and Božidarević panels and the goldsmith cases; the monastery's own church, whose Gothic walls are visible from the street, is worth a look in the same trip.

How to reach Dominican Monastery and Museum

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Ulica Sv. Dominika 4, 20000 Dubrovnik, CroatiaDirections in Google Maps

From Ploče Gate
0.2 km · 3 min
Free on foot
From Pile Gate
0.6 km · 10 min
Free on foot
From Dubrovnik Airport (DBV)
21 km · 45-55 min
approximately EUR 10-13 one way (verify at the airport)

Nearest airport

From Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) at Čilipi

approximately 21 km, 30-40 minutes by airport shuttle bus to Pile Gate or by taxi.

Nearest station

From Dubrovnik has no railway station; the nearest public transport hubs are the Pile Gate bus stop (city buses and airport shuttle) and Gruž bus station, about 3 km away.

Dominican Monastery and Museum FAQs

How much does the Dominican Monastery in Dubrovnik cost?

Museum and cloister entry is about EUR 5 per adult, as of 2026, according to one ticket reseller; verify the price at the entrance because the monastery does not list it online.

What is in the Dominican Monastery museum?

The museum holds a Titian altarpiece from about 1550, works by Nikola Božidarević and Ragusan goldsmith pieces, alongside a 15th-century Gothic-Renaissance cloister.

Is there a dress code at the Dominican Monastery?

Yes. Shoulders and knees must be covered inside the church and cloister, and swimwear is not accepted.

Is the Dominican Monastery included in the Dubrovnik Pass?

No, according to ticket resellers the monastery is managed independently and not covered by the Dubrovnik Pass, so pay at the entrance. Verify at purchase as coverage can change.

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