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of a theoretical and rote consideration of religious issues (come on—don't tell me
you've never dozed through the sermon), Orthodox services are about creating a re-
ligious experience. Each of these elements does its part to help the worshipper tran-
scend the physical world and join in communion with the spiritual one.
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Rupe Granary and Ethnographic Museum (Etnografski Muzej Rupe)
This huge, 16th-century building was Dubrovnik's biggest granary, and today houses the
best folk museum I've seen in Croatia.
Rupe
means “holes”—and it's worth the price of
entry just topeer downinto these 15cavernous undergroundgrain stores, designed tomain-
tain the perfect temperature to preserve the seeds (63 degrees Fahrenheit). When the grain
had to be dried, it was moved upstairs—where today you'll find a surprisingly well-presen-
tedEthnographicMuseum,withtools,jewelry,clothing,instruments,paintedeggs,andoth-
er folk artifacts from Dubrovnik's colorful history. Borrow the free English information
guide at the entry. The museum hides several blocks uphill from the main promenade, to-
wardthesea(climbupŠiroka—thewidestsidestreetfromtheStradun—whichbecomesOd
Domina on the way to the museum).
Cost and Hours:
Covered by 70-kn combo-ticket with Rector's Palace and Maritime
Museum,Wed-Mon9:00-18:00—oruntil14:00off-season,closedTueyear-round,odRupa
3, tel. 020/323-013.
