Dubrovnik Ethnographic Museum (Rupe), Dubrovnik

The Dubrovnik Ethnographic Museum, commonly known as Rupe, offers visitors a chance to step into the daily lives, traditions, and crafts of Dubrovnik鈥檚 past. Housed in a historic stone granary dating back to the late 16th century, the building was originally used for storing grain in deep silos carved into the rock. These unique storage pits, or rupe, which gave the museum its name, remain preserved inside and serve as a reminder of the city鈥檚 resourceful methods for safeguarding food supplies in times of war and famine.

Today, the museum highlights the rich cultural heritage of the wider Dubrovnik region. Its exhibits showcase traditional costumes, textiles, and embroidery, many of them remarkable for their fine detail and regional variations. Tools, household items, and farming equipment illustrate the resourceful ways people once worked the land and sea, while reconstructions of kitchens and workshops help bring the everyday life of earlier centuries into focus. Visitors can also admire examples of lacework, jewelry, and pottery, objects that reveal both artistry and practicality.

Visiting the Ethnographic Museum allows travelers to experience another side of Dubrovnik-one less about fortresses and palaces, and more about the people who lived, worked, and celebrated here across centuries. It is a place where history feels close at hand, inviting reflection on how traditions continue to shape the city鈥檚 identity today.

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Sight Name: Dubrovnik Ethnographic Museum (Rupe)
Sight Location: Dubrovnik, Croatia (See walking tours in Dubrovnik)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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