Dominican monastery is a prominent historical monument. Its construction took place in the 14th century. Initially, the monastery played the role of a defensive fortification, and later it became a refuge for hermits. Nowadays the monastery is turned into a museum, which exhibits a collection of church paintings, sacred objects, sculptures and paintings of medieval painters. Near the monastery is located a beautiful garden where you can enjoy the fragrance of magnolias and see the old well, which was built by the monks.
Your visit to the Franciscan monastery built in the beginning of the 15th century will be no less interesting. This beautiful building has survived through many difficulties during its long history - fires, earthquakes and military raids. The monastery is well preserved till our days; today it has been turned into an interesting museum that exhibits a collection of art objects and jewelry. The monastery has one of the oldest pharmacies in Europe, which has been opened immediately after the construction of the monastery.
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