The Šipun cave, declared a protected geomorphological natural monument in 1963, is located on the northeastern part of the Rat Peninsula in Cavtat. It is 120 metres (394 ft) long, 32 meters (105 ft) wide and easily accessible, which is one of the reasons why it has been frequently visited and mentioned throughout history. In […]
As the world is witnessing the gradual loosening of the measures concerning COVID-19, the pandemic of our time, let us reflect on the time when another global pandemic was in full swing. The pandemic in question, commonly known as `Spanish flu’, took place roughly a century ago. As a result of globalization and wealth of […]
As decreed by the law of the time, typical Roman necropoli were located outside the city walls. If there was space, city necropoli were divided into burial plots, but almost as a rule they were located along the main road leading to the settlement. As rare archaeological research shows, the necropoli in the Roman colony […]
Epidaurus, or Epidauros in Greek, is an ancient Greek city in Argolida located on the northeast coast of the Peloponnese. Today, the city is best known for its well-preserved theatre, which could accommodate 14,000 spectators, and for the sanctuary of the god Asclepius (Aesculapius). The association with Asclepius, the name of the city, as well […]
The architectural complex of the parish church of St Nicholas is located in the very eastern part of the town, not far from the town walls. It includes a parish church, a bell tower, a garden, a parish house, while it is enclosed by the Pinacotheca building on the north side. The pinacotheca, previously known […]