The Church of St. Blaise (Crkva Sv. Vlaha) is an 18th-century baroque church on Luza Square dedicated to the patron saint and protector of Dubrovnik.

History of the Church of St. Blaise

St. Blaise Church was originally 14th-century Romanesque, but this was badly damaged in the 1667 earthquake and finally destroyed by a fire in 1706. The church was rebuilt in its present baroque style between 1706 and 1714.

What to See at the Church of St. Blaise

St. Blaise Church is built on the plan of a Greek cross and topped with a grand dome. Its wide staircase is a popular place for weary tourists to take a load off and people-watch for awhile.

Inside the church are numerous art treasures saved from the earlier church, including a gold-plated silver statue of St. Blaise, holding a 15th-century model of the city, on the main altar.

Quick Facts on the Church of St. Blaise

Site Information
Names:	Church of St. Blaise
Categories:	churches
Visitor and Contact Information
Coordinates:	42.640727° N, 18.110136° E
Address:	Dubrovnik, Croatia
Lodging:	View hotels near the Church of St. Blaise

Note: This information was accurate when first published and we do our best to keep it updated, but details such as opening hours and prices can change without notice. To avoid disappointment, please check with the site directly before making a special trip.

References

1. Frommer's Croatia, 1st ed. (Frommer's, 2006).
2. Eyewitness Travel Guide to Croatia (London: Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2005).

More Information

• Photos of the Church of St. Blaise - here on Sacred Destinations