Dintorni DI Dubrovnik: Una Residenza Estiva Unica Conservata Nella Sua Forma Originale

Villa Dubrovnik Okolica stands as a singular example of Renaissance heritage, offering a rare combination of historical provenance and architectural integrity. This villa in Dubrovnik Okolica, Croatia was originally commissioned by Vice Stjepović-Skočibuha in 1563 and is rooted in the legacy of one of Dubrovnik’s prominent families. The main residence, built of finely dressed stone and complemented by an auxiliary house for the resident chaplain, presents 1,284 m² of living area across the estate. Stonework sourced from Korčula and local quarries underscores a sense of timeless durability.

The villa features five bedrooms and five bathrooms along with gardens, a promenade, and two three-storey defensive towers. The landscaped plot extends over 3,288 m², further enriched by the adjoining Church of St. Thomas, loggias, mill, cisterns, and a fortified entrance. Rare Renaissance details include a rectangular fireplace with original stucco, a carved stone washbasin, and the only surviving 16th-century wooden balcony of its type in the Mediterranean.

This exceptional villa Dubrovnik Okolica remains the city’s only completely preserved aristocratic summer residence from the Renaissance period, embodying both prestige and tranquility for the discerning collector.