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Traditions and customs in Dubrovnik

5 customs and traditions in Dubrovnik — what they are, and how to take part without causing offence.

Last updated 2026-08-08

1. Feast of St Blaise

Feast of St Blaise
Photo: (WT-en) Mariobonacic at English Wikivoyage · Public domain · source

The city's patron saint since 972, honoured on 3 February with processions and relics carried through the streets.

2. Klapa singing

Klapa singing
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Unaccompanied Dalmatian close-harmony male singing, UNESCO-listed, performed in churches and courtyards.

3. Summer Festival

Summer Festival
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Six weeks of theatre and classical music staged in the fortresses, courtyards and squares themselves.

4. Konoba dining

Konoba dining
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The traditional Dalmatian tavern — stone walls, short menu, whatever the boats landed.

5. Olive oil and lavender

Olive oil and lavender
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Island cultivation across the Elaphiti and Hvar, sold at small producer stalls.

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