Slano bay is just a few kilometers away from Dubrovnik. It is an oasis made for a quiet and peaceful vacation in one of its apartments, rooms or holiday houses. The bay is hiding a same-name city, more like a village today with just 500 inhabitants. Surroundings and Slano itself were inhabited from ancient history whilst in 14th century it became a part of Ragusa Republic with Duke`s residence for entire Dubrovnik coastal region. Duke`s palace is more like a complex of fortified buildings than a dwelling house. It is situated by the main road in north east part of the Slano. The year 1806. was a bad year for Duke`s property since it was burned down, same as the year 1991. it is getting renewed today in order to be a museum whish will follow stories of Medieval age of all classes. It is imagined to be a place for cultural and social events as well, so mark Duke`s palace at your touristic charts. Here you'll find a great story about the invincible spirit and vitality of Dubrovnik and its surroundings.