Villa Lorita

Villa Lorita is the best way to experience the ancient and luxurious city of Dubrovnik! Formerly the residence of the famous archaeologist Sir Arthur Evans (from 1875 to 1882), the villa has been designed to a high degree of luxury with many interesting and valuable antique details. One of the first villa’s guests was Hollywood Oscar winner Kevin Spacey! Villa Lorita is exclusively designed summerhouse, situated on a cliff above the Adriatic Sea, between the Old Town and the majestic Island of Lokrum. A Mediterranean style dominates the interior, dorned with details inspired by the Far East. It has three luxurious bedrooms whose rustic wooden floors, timber ceiling beams and rich fabrics reflect a spirit of antiquity. Its core is the old chapel of St. Lazarus from the 13th century, while the remaining part, according to the Conservation Department, dates back from 17th and 18th century. During his stay in Dubrovnik between 1875 and 1882, Sir Arthur Evans, famous English archeologist who discovered the remains of ancient civilization on Crete, lived in this house, and his Croatian contemporaries regularly made reference to this “amazing house” on Ploče. Today, this former summer residence is a reminder of the times past and a building of great cultural and historical importance. Vila Lorita today has 270 square meters of exclusively designed interior and another 400 square meters of specially designed space around the house. Particularly attractive is the old chapel with details from a distant past, rustic stone walls, and skilfully incorporated modernist and Mediterranean details. It was intended for rest and meditation. Vila Lorita has five beautiful terraces. The large one on the ground floor opens a beautiful view of the old town. It has a small pool, while one of smaller, but equally beautiful terraces, has a whirlpool tub in the back. Open wooden staircase leads to the room on the first floor that also has a great view of Lokrum and the old town.