Richard the Lionheart supposedly paid for the original Romanesque cathedral when he was shipwrecked in 1192 on his way back to England from the crusades. After it was severely damaged in an earthquake in 1667, it was rebuilt in the baroque style and is now officially called Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin (Velika Gospa). The Treasury contains more than 100 priceless relics, allegedly including one of John the Baptist's hands, the arms and legs of various saints, part of Christ's crucifix and St. Blaise's head. These items aren't as gory as they sound, because they are all encased in gold. Monday-Saturday 9 am-5:30 pm, Sunday 11 am-5:30 pm. Entry to the Cathedral is free, but the Treasury is 10K. Poljana M Drzica, Dubrovnik. Phone 020-323-459.
