Archaeological Museum exhibitions (Fort Revelin)

The Archaeological Museum exhibitions are held inside Fort Revelin, at Svetog Dominika 1 beside Ploce Gate in Dubrovnik, Croatia. The fort itself was begun in 1462-1463 against the Ottoman threat and rebuilt in 1538-1549, and its long barrel-vaulted halls give the displays a dramatic setting. The exhibitions, part of the Dubrovnik Museums, present finds from excavations in and around the city, with an emphasis on early medieval Dubrovnik, the period from late antiquity to the Middle Ages when the settlement developed from a small coastal community into a city. Objects include stone fragments, pottery, tools, jewellery and architectural pieces, together with material from the older Cavtat settlement of Epidaurum and from sites around the Dubrovnik area. The approach is chronological and archaeological, using display cases and information panels rather than immersive reconstructions. The fort building, restored in recent decades, is also a venue for concerts and events, and its terrace gives views over the Old Port and the eastern walls. The fort is generally closed on Wednesdays and is included in the 10 Museums ticket. The museum is in a sound state of preservation, and the vaulted interior is cool in summer. Visitors typically spend about 45 minutes here, often combining it with a walk along the eastern walls and Ploce Gate.