From the Dubrovnik archives Marian Dživić, the greatest name of Croatian literature in the 16th century and the best playwright in the history of Croatian literature, was born most likely in 1508 in Dubrovnik. He was one of twelve children (in life, five sons and two daughters survived) of Marin Dživić and Anuhla, the daughter … Read more
The region of Apulia in southern Italy is the homeland of trulli, unique stone buildings constructed in the same way as they have been built in this area since prehistoric times, practically unchanged. Similar to Dalmatian “bunja” or Istrian “kažun”, trullo is a traditional stone dwelling built using dry stone wall technique. It was originally … Read more
Bruno is a very complex personality, a representative of the transitional crisis period at the end of the 16th century, precisely the era that endowed Europe and the world with universal geniuses, great workers of the spirit and action, original thoughts and artistic achievements. Today, he is best known for his defiant attitude before the … Read more
