St Blaise's Church
Religious Site Baroque church in Dubrovnik with historic architecture
Baroque church dedicated to Dubrovnik’s patron saint on the Stradun in the Old Town; attended for its ornate interior, the annual Feast of St Blaise and proximity to medieval walls.
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The Baroque Church of St Blaise (Crkva sv. Vlaha) is in Dubrovnik’s Old Town and is dedicated to the city’s patron saint. The present building was completed in the early 18th century and is one of the most recognizable churches in the historic centre.
Sited on Luža square near the Rector’s Palace and the Stradun, the church is a compact Baroque building often photographed from the square. Visitors typically note the church’s dome, its decorative façade and the interior altar settings used for parish worship and public ceremonies.
A medieval church stood on the site before the catastrophic 1667 earthquake. The current Baroque structure replaced earlier buildings during the post-earthquake reconstruction and was finished in the early 1700s.
Located in the heart of Dubrovnik’s walled Old Town, the church sits on Luža square beside the main pedestrian street known as the Stradun, within easy walking distance of other key landmarks in the historic centre.
- Feast day (St Blaise): The annual feast of Dubrovnik's patron saint on 3 February includes a morning mass, processions and traditional local rituals centered on the church.
- Central Old Town location: The church stands on Luža (the main town square) immediately off the Stradun, making it easy to combine with a walking tour of Dubrovnik's Old Town.
How to Get to St Blaise's Church #
The Church of St Blaise (Sveti Vlaho) is in Dubrovnik’s walled Old Town at Luža (the main square) beside the clock tower. Enter the pedestrian Old Town through Pile Gate or Ploče Gate and you’ll reach the square within a few minutes’ walk (a couple of hundred metres). From Dubrovnik’s main bus station it is about a 15-25 minute walk into the Old Town; Dubrovnik/Čilipi Airport is roughly a 20 km drive to the Old Town.
Tips for Visiting St Blaise's Church #
- Go first thing in the morning or after mid-afternoon to avoid the cruise-ship and day-tour crowds that concentrate on Dubrovnik's Luža Square around midday.
- Approach via Luža Square (Placa) so you can take in the church façade and the nearby Rector's Palace; this is the main visitor entrance and the easiest access point in the Old Town.
- If you'll be in Dubrovnik in early February, expect large local ceremonies for the Feast of St Blaise (February 3) - that's a great cultural experience but not a quiet time to visit the church interior.
- Most passersby focus on the square; pause to notice the church's baroque exterior details and any interior artworks when the doors are open.
Best Time to Visit St Blaise's Church #
For St Blaise's Church, aim for spring or autumn to avoid summer crowds while still enjoying mild weather.
Weather & Climate near St Blaise's Church #
St Blaise's Church's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 6°C to 29°C. Abundant rainfall (1168 mm/year), wettest in November.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (124 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (111 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm).
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 22°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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August
August is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 21°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 18°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (138 mm).
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November
November is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (165 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cool with highs of 13°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (150 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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