- The Sponza Palace also called Divona is a 16th-century palace in Dubrovnik Croatia. Its name is derived from the Latin word spongia the spot where rainwater was...
- Sponza Palace forms part of city facade around Lodge Square. The Palace was built in 1516- 21 under supervision of architect Pascoe Milicevic.
- If you can get into Sponza Palace between all the weddings it's well worth it. There is a memorial room of the Defenders of Dubrovnik.
- The Sponza Palace survived the 1667 earthquake intact. It was built as a customs house and has done service as a mint, treasury, armory, and bank.
- The Sponza Palace is known to be one of the few buildings that survived the tales of time and natural calamities that hit the city in the 17th century.
- The Sponza Palace (Croatian: Palača Sponza), also called Divona (from dogana, customs), is a 16thcentury palace in Dubrovnik, Croatia.
- The Sponza Palace (Croatian: Palača Sponza; Italian: Palazzo Sponza), also called Divona (from dogana, customs), is a 16th-century palace in Dubrovnik
- A little further on, encounter the Renaissance splendor of Sponza Palace, notable for its portico and columns, and elaborate stone carvings.
- The palace building is Gothic style with elements of the early Renaissance. In 1667, Sponza Palace severely damaged by an earthquake.
- Sponza Palace is a beautiful old building that was built in 1522. ... The palace is currently used as the city's archive and sometimes is the venue for art exhibits.