Chapel altar of Our Lady of the Snows in Cavtat a beautiful town by the sea in Croatia Europe
Cavtat is a Croatian city with a long history. The original city was founded by the Greeks in the 6th century BC under the name of Epidaurus (or Epidauros). Its original name is similar to the city in Peloponnese which had the god Asclepius as its protector. The surrounding area was inhabited by the Illyrians, who called the city 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) and occupied the town. The city was sacked and destroyed by the Avars and Slavs in the 7th from Epidaurum fled to the nearby island, Laus (Ragusa) which over time evolved into the city of modern Croatian name for the city reveals its ancient origins and its link with Dubrovnik. Cavtat is derived from Civitas Vetus, that means old city in Latin Language. 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. A ferry boat connects the town to neighbouring Mlini and Dubrovnik. There are often many private luxury ships along the town cemetery contains a mausoleum belonging to the Račić family and decorated by the sculptor Ivan Meštrov
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Location: Cavtat near Dubrovnic in Southern Croatia Europe
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