“A cemetery built on the grounds of a summer villa? That’s unusual” you might think. That’s exactly what happened here at the Groblje Zlatnica. You see, Groblje Zlatnica isn’t just any cemetery. It was once part of a vibrant summer residence district. After a devastating siege in 1806, many of these villas, including the one that stood here, were left in ruins. The Orthodox Parish, in need of a new cemetery, saw an opportunity. They reconstructed and enlarged the former Pozza-Sorgo family villa, transforming it into the Church of St. Archangel Michael. The surrounding gardens, once filled with laughter and music, became the final resting place for many of Dubrovnik’s Orthodox community. If you look closely, you can still see traces of the old summer estate in the cemetery walls and the main alley. They are reminders of Groblje Zlatnica’s unique and layered past.
Sv. Martin
“A church tucked away in a guardhouse?” you might ask. Yes, right here, before the grand Golden Gate of Diocletian’s