Dubrovnik Residences

The Onofrio Fountain. Big Onofrio Fountain is located in a small square to the right from the Pile Gate. It was built in 1438 by Neapolitan architect Onofrio de la Kavi, who also projected the city’s water system. The fountain is one of the most well-known monuments in the city. Originally, it was decorated with a sculpture. However, later the sculpture was ruined during the earthquake of 1667. Only 16 stone masks have left since that time. The water runs out of the masks.

The first building to the left from Placa is St Savior Church. Not far from it you will see the world-famous Franciscan Monastery, which was built in 1317-1417. After the earthquake of 1667 they had to make a total reconstruction of the monastery. The only detail that left untouched was the south door, decorated in the Venetian gothic style. Near the entrance to the monastery you will find a sculpture named 'Madonna Pieta' by Ivan Meshtrovich.
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