Bishop's Palace Art Dubrovnik

About

The former palace of the Sorkočević Family, today the Bishop’s Palace, is located in the southeast part of Dubrovnik, in the Pustijerna quarter. The Palace is located opposite the Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It used to be the largest private residential building in the city, and, in the 19th century, when it became the property of the Bishop of Dubrovnik, the Palace further emphasised the ecclesiastical centre in the city. The Palace was built by the Sorkočević Family at the beginning of the 16th century, undergoing several major architectural changes during its history. From the time the construction began to the final layout after the 1667 earthquake, its size gradually increased and the interior layout and furnishings were transformed. Today, the Palace has a specific form and mostly Baroque characteristics. (h-r-z.hr) The permanent art exhibition of the Bishop's Palace in Dubrovnik has reopened, every weekday except Sunday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

At a glance

• Typical visit: about 30 minutes