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Immerse yourself in Dubrovnik’s fascinating history with a visit to the Maritime Museum<\/strong>, housed in Fort St. John<\/strong>, one of the city’s most emblematic fortifications.The collection of ship models, old maps, weapons, navigational instruments and everyday objects illustrates centuries of trade and travel.A fascinating visit<\/strong> that will appeal to history buffs and the curious alike!<\/p>\n\n

In this article, discover our photos and practical tips to help you prepare your visit to the Dubrovnik Maritime Museum<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n

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This opinion is completely independent<\/strong>, based on our experiences. We made our own choices, visited the area anonymously, and paid our bills in full.<\/p>\n\n

Why visit Dubrovnik’s Maritime Museum<\/h2>\n\n

Is the Maritime Museum worth it? Our opinion:<\/h3>\n\n

Yes, even for those who aren’t keen on maritime history! It’s as much worth a visit for its contents as for its setting. Housed in Fort Saint-Jean, one of the city’s most emblematic fortifications, it offers a unique historical setting<\/strong> that immediately immerses visitors in the port atmosphere of yesteryear. Its collection of over 5,000 objects<\/strong> traces the evolution of local navigation from Antiquity to the 20th century, through ship models, old maps, navigational instruments, weapons and accounts of sailors’ lives. An instructive and immersive visit, revealing the extent to which the sea has shaped Dubrovnik’s identity and prosperity. One of the city’s top attractions<\/a>! <\/p>\n\n

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WHERE TO STAY IN Dubrovknik<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Our favorites: neighborhoods and hotels<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Old Town<\/strong>Hotel Villa 5DB – Check photos and availability<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lapad and Babin Kuk<\/strong>H\u00f4tel Royal Neptune<\/a> – Check photos and availability<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

North coast<\/strong>H\u00f4tel Ninon Bed & Breakfast – Check photos and availability<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plo\u010de district<\/strong>Hotel Excelsior – Check photos and availability<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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See our complete selection of the best hotels in Dubrovnik<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why is Dubrovnik’s Maritime Museum famous?<\/h3>\n\n

Dubrovnik’s Maritime Museum owes its fame as much to its location in the fortress of St. John, built in 1346 to protect the harbour entrance, as to the story it tells. It was in this bay, already frequented by the Greeks in the 4th century BC, that the city originated. Without abundant natural resources, the inhabitants turned to the sea very early on, developing expertise in navigation and trade. From simple agreements with Adriatic ports, Dubrovnik extended its network to the Mediterranean, then to England, Portugal, America and even India in the 16th and 17th centuries.The museum illustrates this exceptional history, rooted in a place that was for a long time the beating heart of the city’s naval power.<\/p>\n\n

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Our favorite<\/h3>\n\n

During our visit, we particularly enjoyed the ship models, and we fell in love with Gaspar Fonelli’s model of a nava<\/em>, a large 19th-century merchant sailing ship. These impressive three- or five-masted ships were between 50 and 80 meters long, and could carry up to 4,000 tons of goods with a crew of 15 to 40 men. This model, once used as a teaching aid at the Dubrovnik Nautical Academy, was entrusted to the museum in 1858. <\/p>\n\n

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History in brief<\/h3>\n\n