St Claire's Nunnery, Old Town, Dubrovnik, Croatia
St. Claire NunneryAt the southern side of the large Onophrian fountain is the complex of St. Claire's nunnery, one of the best known among eight nunneries of those times in Dubrovnik where mostly girls from noble families were ordained. It was built during the 13th and 14th centuries with a lot of attention to ensure virtous life of nuns. During centuries it endured several alterations. In the 13th century it was a shelter for abandoned children and in 1432 the government of the Republic established one of the oldest orphanages there. The house with Latin inscription of accepting the illegitimate kids above its door and a window, can still be seen in the near Zlatarićeva street. The Napoleonic forces closed down the nunnery and turned it into an ammunition storehouse and stables. Today the complex of the nunnery serves manifold purposes and has a ncie restaurant in its atrium.
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