The former Rector’s Palace houses the rich library belonging to 19th-century jurist and sociologist Baltazar Bogišić (1834–1908), as well as an archaeological collection including Roman inscriptions and amphorae. However the main attraction here is a collection of paintings by Bogišić's contemporary Vlaho Bukovac, including a large canvas depicting the Cavtat Carnival.
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Baltazar Bogišić Collection
Cavtat
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Nearby Cavtat attractions
1. St Nicholas' Church
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