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Sponza PalacevsRector's Palace
Both are highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Rector's Palace scores slightly better than Sponza Palace. Rector's Palace ranks #4 in Dubrovnik with endorsements from 5 sources like Lonely Planet, Michelin Guide and Frommer's.
Sponza Palace
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Fodor's
Michelin Guide
Time Out
Frommer's
Dubrovnik, Croatia
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Lonely Planet "This superb 16th-century palace is a mixture of Gothic and Renaissance styles beginning with an exquisite Renaissance portico." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Hosts art exhibitions and the occasional concert." Full review
Fodor's "This 16th-century Gothic Renaissance palace served as the mint, an arsenal, and eventually a place for the most educated citizens." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"This palace, once home to the customs and minting works of the Republic of Ragusa, boasts a striking arcaded gallery. Today the municipal archives are stored here." Full review
Time Out "The attractive, 16th-century former customs house and Ragusa mint is used to house the extensive state archives." Full review
Frommer's "Looking onto Luža Square, at the east end of the Stradun, this 16th-century palazzo is remarkable for its elegant façade, which combines Renaissance arches and Venetian-Gothic windows" Full review
Rector's Palace
Concierge Lonely Planet Travel + Leisure Michelin Guide Time Out
U.S. News & World Report Fodor's Frommer's
Pred dvorom 1, Dubrovnik, Croatia
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Concierge "This 15th-century palace (now a museum) was once the governmental seat of the Ragusan Republic."
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The palace has been turned into the Cultural History Museum... evoking the glorious history of Dubrovnik." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The former castle that now houses the Museum of Dubrovnik, which has artifacts—including old coins and furnishings." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"This former medieval fortress combines a sophisticated 15C Gothic style with Renaissance, Baroque and even Rococo elements, following a series of accidents and the earthquake of 1667." Full review
Time Out "The most historic monument in Dubrovnik, the Rector's Palace was rebuilt twice." Full review
U.S. News & World Report8.0
"The internal courtyard stands as the most memorable feature...the city museum on the second floor, which includes more than 10,000 objects from the end of the 15th century to the 20th century." Full review
Fodor's "One of the most significant buildings along the Croatian Coast...now home to the Cultural Historical Museum, containing exhibits that give a picture of life in Dubrovnik from early days until the fall" Full review
Frommer's "The design is most notable for its elegant arcaded façade and internal courtyard." Full review
