SORKOČEVIĆ CASTLE
Summer palace of Petar Sorkočević from the XVI century, situated within the ACI Marina Dubrovnik.Palace
is protected historic and cultural monument.
Dubrovnik aristocrats built their summer residences and villas in the Rijeka
Dubrovačka bay during the Renaissance period. In the entire area there were
numerous villas of nobility, unique by their functionality and space
organization. In the second half of the 16th century the Sorkočević family
built its summer residence with a spacious garden in a carefully chosen spot in
Komolac, a small, quiet place on the south coast of the bay Rijeka Dubrovačka.
Historically important Sorkočević summer residence complex, which is a protected
category-one historic and cultural monument, is situated within the ACI Marina
Dubrovnik.
The mansion of Petar Sorkocevic from 16th century, with Renaissance
arcades on the ground floor and Gothic monofore and trifore (single and
triple lancet windows) on the first floor, dominates the small bay in
Komolac where ACI marina Dubrovnik is situated. The large garden
comprises a pond, a chapel and a large terrace.
Modern yachts anchored next to the Renaissance castle
of the family Sorkočević in ACI marina Dubrovnik. Click picture to enlarge.
Sorkočević summer residence
Located at the mouth of a river Ombla,
near the old town of Dubrovnik, surrounded by beautiful hills, Komolac
is ideal place for vacation. No wonder that family Sorkocevic has chosen
this particular location back in 16th century to build their mansion
here. Picturesque villages in vicinity of Komolac, along the coast of
Rijeka Dubrovačka bay and spectacular landscape will leave you
breathless and prolong your departure from marina Dubrovnik. Also,
before leaving marina, don’t forget to visit Dubrovnik, one of the most
attractive cities in the world.
