The original city was founded by the Greeks settlers from Corinth[5] in the 6th century BC under the name of Epidaurus (or Epidauros, Greek: Ἐπίδαυρος).[6][7] The surrounding area was inhabited by the Illyrians, who called the city Zaptal.[8]
The town changed its name to Epidaurum when it came under Roman rule in 228 BC. Justinian I the Emperor of the Byzantine Empire sent his fleet to Cavtat during the Gothic War (535–554)[9] and occupied the town.
Monastery of Our Lady of the Snow
The city was sacked and destroyed by the Avars and Slavs in the 7th century.[10] Refugees from Epidaurum fled to the nearby island, Laus (Ragusa) which over time evolved into the city of Dubrovnik.[11]
Middle Agesedit
The town was re-established in the Middle Ages (Italian: Ragusa Vecchia).[12][13] After a short while it came under the control of its powerful neighbor, the Republic of Ragusa.
The modern Croatian name for the city reveals its ancient origins and its link with Dubrovnik. Cavtat is derived from Civitas Vetus, which means old city in Latin Language.
Economyedit
Today, Cavtat is a popular tourist destination with many hotels and private households that rent rooms and apartments. The seafront is filled with shops and restaurants. There are several beaches in Cavtat and its surroundings, among them Pasjača, as well as Ključice, Obod, Rat and Žal. A ferry boat connects the town to neighbouring Mlini and Dubrovnik. There are often many private luxury ships and yachts along the strand.
It was named most popular honeymoon destination in Europe for 2023 by European Best Destinations.[14]
Cultureedit
Račić family Mausoleum
The town cemetery on the hill contains a mausoleum belonging to the Račić family and decorated by the sculptor Ivan Meštrović.
In year 2004 Cavtat got the title European Competition for Towns and Villages in Blooms, especially for the well-tended green areas and flower arrangements on the beach promenade.[15]
The Epidaurus Festival of Music[16] has been held annually in Cavtat since 2007.
^Register of spatial units of the State Geodetic Administration of the Republic of Croatia. Wikidata Q119585703.
^"Population by Age and Sex, by Settlements, 2021 Census". Census of Population, Households and Dwellings in 2021. Zagreb: Croatian Bureau of Statistics. 2022.
^"Cavtat pronunciation: How to pronounce Cavtat in Croatian (Hrvatski)". Retrieved 2009-09-18.
^"List of settlements in Dubrovnik-Neretva County". narodne-novine.nn.hr. 2006-07-28. Retrieved 2019-04-17.
^Cabanes, Pierre (2008). "Greek Colonisation in the Adriatic". In Tsetskhladze, Gocha R. (ed.). Greek Colonisation: An Account of Greek Colonies and Other Settlements Overseas. Vol. 2. Brill. p. 271. ISBN9789047442448.
^Researches on the Danube and the Adriatic by Andrew Archibald Paton (1861). Contributions to the Modern History of Hungary and Transylvania, Dalmatia and Croatia, Servia and Bulgaria- page 247
^Dalmatia and Montenegro by Sir John Gardner Wilkinson
^Notizie Istorico-Critiche Sulla Antichita, Storia, e Letteratura de' Ragusei (published in two vols) by Francesco Maria Appendini.
^The Biographical Dictionary of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge Volume 3, Part 1. 1843. Great Britain
^"Best honeymoon destinations in Europe". European Best Destinations. Retrieved 11 June 2023.
^Bronze plaque on the promenade, photographed in June 2017.
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Cavtat Croatian pronunciation t sǎʋtat 3 Italian Ragusa Vecchia lit Old Ragusa is a village 4 in the Dubrovnik Neretva County of Croatia It is on the Adriatic Sea coast 15 kilometres 9 miles south of Dubrovnik and is the centre and the main settlement of Konavle municipality CavtatVillageView of CavtatCavtatThe location of Cavtat within CroatiaCoordinates 42 34 N 18 13 E 42 567 N 18 217 E 42 567 18 217CountryCroatiaCountyDubrovnik Neretva CountyMunicipalityKonavleArea 1 Total5 8 km2 2 2 sq mi Elevation1 m 3 ft Population 2021 2 Total2 189 Density380 km2 980 sq mi Time zoneUTC 1 CET Summer DST UTC 2 CEST Postal codeHR 20 210Area code 385 20Licence plateDU Contents 1 History 1 1 Antiquity 1 2 Middle Ages 2 Economy 3 Culture 4 Notable people 5 International relations 5 1 Twin towns Sister cities 6 See also 7 Gallery 8 References 9 External linksHistory editAntiquity edit Main article Epidaurum The original city was founded by the Greeks settlers from Corinth 5 in the 6th century BC under the name of Epidaurus or Epidauros Greek Ἐpidayros 6 7 The surrounding area was inhabited by the Illyrians who called the city Zaptal 8 The town changed its name to Epidaurum when it came under Roman rule in 228 BC Justinian I the Emperor of the Byzantine Empire sent his fleet to Cavtat during the Gothic War 535 554 9 and occupied the town nbsp Monastery of Our Lady of the SnowThe city was sacked and destroyed by the Avars and Slavs in the 7th century 10 Refugees from Epidaurum fled to the nearby island Laus Ragusa which over time evolved into the city of Dubrovnik 11 Middle Ages edit The town was re established in the Middle Ages Italian Ragusa Vecchia 12 13 After a short while it came under the control of its powerful neighbor the Republic of Ragusa The modern Croatian name for the city reveals its ancient origins and its link with Dubrovnik Cavtat is derived from Civitas Vetus which means old city in Latin Language Economy editToday Cavtat is a popular tourist destination with many hotels and private households that rent rooms and apartments The seafront is filled with shops and restaurants There are several beaches in Cavtat and its surroundings among them Pasjaca as well as Kljucice Obod Rat and Zal A ferry boat connects the town to neighbouring Mlini and Dubrovnik There are often many private luxury ships and yachts along the strand It was named most popular honeymoon destination in Europe for 2023 by European Best Destinations 14 Culture edit nbsp Racic family MausoleumThe town cemetery on the hill contains a mausoleum belonging to the Racic family and decorated by the sculptor Ivan Mestrovic In year 2004 Cavtat got the title European Competition for Towns and Villages in Blooms especially for the well tended green areas and flower arrangements on the beach promenade 15 The Epidaurus Festival of Music 16 has been held annually in Cavtat since 2007 Notable people edit nbsp Monument dedicated to Baltazar Bogisic in CavtatVlaho Bukovac 1855 1922 painter Tino Pattiera 1890 1966 opera singer Luko Zore 1846 1906 philologist and Slavist Frano Supilo 1870 1917 politician Baltazar Bogisic 1834 1908 jurist law historian and ethnologist Niko Koprivica 1889 1944 politician Dinko Zlataric 1558 1613 poet and translator Raimondo Cunich 1719 1794 humanist Ljudevit Vulicevic 1839 1916 Serbian writer and patriotInternational relations editSee also List of twin towns and sister cities in Croatia Twin towns Sister cities edit Cavtat is twinned with nbsp Bochnia Poland nbsp Watsonville California USA 17 See also editCroatia Dubrovnik Dalmatia Republic of Ragusa EpidaurusGallery edit nbsp View from the harbour nbsp St Nicholas church nbsp Shore at Cavtat nbsp Harbour nbsp Monastery of Our Lady of the Snow nbsp Town hall nbsp The Hotel Croatia nbsp Fresh local cuisineReferences editNotes Register of spatial units of the State Geodetic Administration of the Republic of Croatia Wikidata Q119585703 Population by Age and Sex by Settlements 2021 Census Census of Population Households and Dwellings in 2021 Zagreb Croatian Bureau of Statistics 2022 Cavtat pronunciation How to pronounce Cavtat in Croatian Hrvatski Retrieved 2009 09 18 List of settlements in Dubrovnik Neretva County narodne novine nn hr 2006 07 28 Retrieved 2019 04 17 Cabanes Pierre 2008 Greek Colonisation in the Adriatic In Tsetskhladze Gocha R ed Greek Colonisation An Account of Greek Colonies and Other Settlements Overseas Vol 2 Brill p 271 ISBN 9789047442448 Aulus Hirtius De Bello Alexandrino XIV Austria Her People amp Their Homelands by James Baker dates back to the sixth century BC when the Greeks founded here Epidaurus Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography Abacaenum Hytanis 1854 by Sir William Smith Ostrogoths were at war with Byzantine Empire in the 6th century Researches on the Danube and the Adriatic by Andrew Archibald Paton 1861 Contributions to the Modern History of Hungary and Transylvania Dalmatia and Croatia Servia and Bulgaria page 247 Dalmatia and Montenegro by Sir John Gardner Wilkinson Notizie Istorico Critiche Sulla Antichita Storia e Letteratura de Ragusei published in two vols by Francesco Maria Appendini The Biographical Dictionary of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge Volume 3 Part 1 1843 Great Britain Best honeymoon destinations in Europe European Best Destinations Retrieved 11 June 2023 Bronze plaque on the promenade photographed in June 2017 Cavtat 2012 Epidaurus festival 2012 06 15 Retrieved 2013 03 26 Watsonville forms ties with Croatian city Register Pajaronian Retrieved 2018 09 20 External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Cavtat Cavtat Info Villa Vidak Cavtat Information Cavtatportal com Up to date news from Cavtat and vicinity42 34 46 N 18 13 15 E 42 57944 N 18 22083 E 42 57944 18 22083 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Cavtat amp oldid 1187872792, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
