Cavtat, Croatia
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Cavtat, CroatiaCavtat highlightsCavtat (know at Middle Ages under Italian name Ragusa Vecchia) is a small town in the Dubrovnik-Neretva County of Croatia. Cavlat is on the Adriatic Sea coast 15 kilometers south of Dubrovnik and is the center of the Konavle municipality. Other places we know in CroatiaBrač (Brac) - Known for beach, cave, island Brela - Known for beach, coastal town Cres - Known for beach, island, lake, nature Dubovac - Known for castle Dubrovnik - Known for historical center, medieval old town, seaport, venetian empire; historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site Hvar - Known for island Imotski - Known for fortress, lake, museum Korčula (Korcula) - Known for island, medieval old town Krka - Known for landmark, nature, park, waterfall Makarska - Known for beach, coastal town, marina, medieval old town, franciscan monastery, catholic cathedral Medvedgrad - Known for fortress Mljet - Known for island Nin - Known for beach, coastal town, historical center, marina, spa and wellness, catholic cathedral Omiš (Omis) - Known for fortress, medieval old town Pelješac (Peljesac) - Known for peninsula Plitvice - Known for lake, landmark, park, waterfall; park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site Ploče (Ploce) - Known for seaport Poreč (Porec) - Known for byzantine empire, coastal town, historical center, venetian empire, catholic basilica; basilica is a UNESCO World Heritage Site Pula - Known for medieval old town, venetian empire Rovinj - Known for medieval old town, venetian empire Šibenik (Sibenik) - Known for architecture, coastal town, fortified town, fortress, historical center, marina, museum, venetian empire, catholic cathedral; cathedral is a UNESCO World Heritage Site; fortress is a UNESCO World Heritage Site Sinj - Known for medieval old town Solin - Known for ancient settlement, archaeological site, historical center, catholic church Šolta Island (Solta Island) - Known for island, waterfall Split - Known for coastal town, historical center, medieval old town, museum, seaport, venetian empire; historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site Ston - Known for architecture, fortress, medieval old town Trakošćan (Trakoscan) - Known for castle, museum, park Trogir - Known for coastal town, marina, medieval old town, museum, venetian empire; historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site Vis Island - Known for island Zadar - Known for byzantine empire, coastal town, fortified town, historical center, museum, seaport, venetian empire; fortified town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site Zagreb - Known for castle, historical center, museum, catholic cathedral Zavratnica - Known for beach, landmark Last reviewed: 19 May 2020 Cavtat descriptionThe original city was founded by the Greeks in the 6th century BC under the name of Epidaurus or Epidauros. The surrounding area was inhabited by the Illyrians, who called the city Zaptal. The town changed its name to Epidaurum when it came under Roman rule in 228 BC. Justinian I the Emperor of the Byzantine Empire sent his fleet to Cavtat during the Gothic War (535–554) and occupied the town. The town was sacked and destroyed by the Avars and Slavs in the 7th century. Refugees from Epidaurum fled to the nearby island, Laus (Ragusa) which over time evolved into the city of Dubrovnik. The town was re-established in the Middle Ages. After a short while it came under the control of its powerful neighbor, the Republic of Ragusa. The Cavlat, modern Croatian name for the town, reveals its ancient origins and its link with Dubrovnik. Cavtat is derived from Civitas Vetus, that means old city in Latin Language. Today, Cavtat is a popular tourist destination with many hotels and private households that rent rooms and apartments. The seafront is filled with shops and restaurants. A ferry boat connects the town to neighboring Mlini and Dubrovnik. There are often many private luxury ships and yachts along the strand. In Cavlat is also located Monastery of Our Lady of the Snow. The church attached to this Franciscan Monastery founded in 1484 is worth a look for some notable early Renaissance paintings and a wonderful Bukovac canvas depicting the Madonna and Child gazing at Cavtat at dusk. Concerts are regularly held in the cloister. Inside of the church is a 16th-century triptych by artist Vicko Lovrin. Also, the most popular event on Cavtat is the festival of Our Lady of the Snows on August 5, and the church plays a pivotal role in that. In year 2004 Cavtat got the title European Competition for Towns and Villages in Blooms, especially for the well-tended green areas and flower arrangements on the beach promenade. The Epidaurus Festival of Music has been held annually in Cavtat since 2007. Cavtat related toursSorry, we have no any pre-designed tour passing trough this place yet. If you would like to visit this place, please contact us. |
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