Audio Guide of Dubrovnik Franciscan Monastery

The monastery is open from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM during the high season (May to October), and from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in winter; it is recommended to check for updates on the official website. It is located in Dubrovnik Old Town, accessible on foot from the main port or by bus lines 1A/3; the address is Placa 4, Dubrovnik. For more details, see the Dubrovnik Tourist Board website.

Admission costs around 5 euros for adults, with discounts for students and children; it is free for children under 7. It includes access to the pharmacy and the historic library. You can buy tickets at the entrance or online through Dubrovnik Card, which offers access to multiple attractions.

It is recommended to allow between 30 and 45 minutes for a complete visit, exploring the pharmacy, the library, and the cloister. If you are interested in history, you could extend it to an hour with a guide. It is a compact attraction, ideal to combine with others in the Old Town.

Founded in 1343, the monastery houses one of the oldest functioning pharmacies in the world (since 1391) and a library with more than 30,000 volumes, including rare manuscripts. It represents Croatia’s rich Franciscan and medieval heritage, highlighting the preservation of knowledge over the centuries. For more history, visit the museum page.

The best time is early in the morning (around 9:00 AM) to avoid cruise crowds, or in spring/autumn (April-June or September-October) when the weather is pleasant and there are fewer tourists. Avoid midday in summer because of the intense heat. The Tourist Board suggests planning according to the season on its website.

Access is partial: the cloister and the pharmacy are wheelchair accessible, but there are stairs to the upper library. It is recommended to contact them in advance at +385 20 321 410 for assistance. For more information about accessibility in Dubrovnik, see the Tourist Board guide.

Nearby you will find the Dubrovnik City Walls (just a 5-minute walk away), the Cathedral of the Assumption, and Onofrio’s Fountain in Luža Square. The Dubrovnik History Museum is also in the same complex. These can be visited on a walking tour of the Old Town; use TripAdvisor for maps and reviews.

Wear comfortable shoes for the cobbled streets of the Old Town and consider an audio guide (available on site for 2-3 euros) to enrich the experience. Avoid flash photography in the library and leave time for the nearby Franciscan café. For guided tours, contact +385 20 321 410 or check IAudioguia for audio guides in Spanish.