From its earliest days, the Republic of Dubrovnik had difficulties with water supply. Without natural water spring or stream in the close vicinity of... [more]

Dubrovnik Great Council in 1436 convened and passed an order to build a water canal to bring water to the city from the hills near the settlement Sumet, 12 km from the Old... [more]

The waterworks system was completed in 1438. Its total length came to be 11.700 meters, passing through the lower slopes of mountain Srdj. The incline from Sumet spring to Mlini reservoir... [more]

The uninterrupted flow of water and its quality was one of the most important issues for Dubrovnik Republic, and only the men of great confidence were chosen to oversee this task. It was... [more]

Even with the waterworks system functioning well, the people of Dubrovnik were wise enough to still keep their house rain water cisterns and wells working. This proved very useful when... [more]

Dubrovnik medieval waterworks system is a great route for both experienced trekkers and amateurs in better shape. GoDubrovnik crew took one whole February afternoon to „go with the flow“... [more]