Rector's Palace, Dubrovnik: Tickets & City Pass Inclusion
45 min - 1 h
Gothic-Renaissance Palace & Cultural History Museum
Seat of the Rector of the Republic of Ragusa from the 14th century; rebuilt after fires and the 1667 earthquake, with the current Gothic-Renaissance facade largely 15th-century
Pred Dvorom 3, 20000 Dubrovnik, Croatia
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Practical Visitor Info & Tips
€15.00
€8 (Student/Child); or the combined Dubrovnik Museums 10-site ticket: €20 (Adult) / €10 (Student/Child), covering the Rector's Palace plus 9 other city museums
09:00-18:00 daily (April-October); 09:00-16:00, closed Mondays (November-March). Last entry 30 minutes before closing.
Standard walk-up entry, no timed slots.
The former seat of the Rector of the Republic of Ragusa, now the Cultural History Museum, part of the Dubrovnik Museums network.
| Option | Price | Booking | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult, individual ticket | €15 | At the door or via Dubrovnik Museums online shop | |
| Student/Child, individual ticket | €8 | At the door or online | |
| Combined 10-museum ticket, Adult | €20 | Online or at any participating museum | |
| With Dubrovnik Pass (any tier) | Included | Scan pass at the palace entrance |
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See pass compatibility below ↓Overview & History
The Rector's Palace (Knežev Dvor) was the seat of government of the Republic of Ragusa, where the elected Rector lived and worked during his one-month term, forbidden from leaving the building without official duty. Its arcaded courtyard, grand staircase, and state rooms now house the Cultural History Museum, part of the Dubrovnik Museums network, displaying furniture, portraits, and civic relics of the old Republic.
What to See: Top Highlights
The Arcaded Courtyard
A Renaissance atrium with a grand stone staircase, used today as a summer concert venue during the Dubrovnik Summer Festival.
Cultural History Museum Collection
Portraits of Ragusan nobles, period furniture, and coats of arms tracing the Republic's diplomatic and maritime history.
The Rector's State Rooms
The ceremonial rooms where the Rector received foreign dignitaries, preserved with their original decor.
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Is This Covered by a Dubrovnik Pass?
Compare Dubrovnik PassesYes. The Rector's Palace is one of the roughly 10 museums and galleries included on every Dubrovnik Pass duration tier.
Dubrovnik Pass
Included. Fixed inclusion on every tier, as part of the pass's ~10-museum allowance.
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