The renovated complex of Dubrovnik Lazarets has opened its doors

In the past, the eastern suburbs of Ploče were a meeting place for trade caravans and travelers from the Ottoman Empire. That is why it was built in Ploče in 1377 ...

9. August 2019.
In the past, the eastern suburbs of Ploče were a meeting place for trade caravans and travelers from the Ottoman Empire. Therefore, as early as 1377, the first quarantine for the isolation of travelers and goods from eastern countries was built in Ploče, because epidemics of infectious diseases often prevailed. The infirmaries, with 8 preserved buildings and 5 courtyards, were renovated in 1623 from the sea side so that larger ships could approach. They had p ...
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9. August 2019.