Mokošica

History

From the 16th century onwards Mokošica was the summer location for the citizens of Dubrovnik (Houses of Bona, Zuzorić, Ragnina and Giorgi). The most important building is Gozze-Giorgi (Sabino Giorgi) villa where, in 1814, the council met for the last time to restore the Republic of Ragusa. Nearby, there is Mokošica Villa Zamagna with a small chapel as well as ruins of a medieval church St. Pancras. During the war in Croatia, around November 21, 1991, New and Old Mokošica were invaded and occupied by the Yugoslav People's Army (JNA), Serbian and Montenegrin armies. Even though the Yugoslav forces withdrew from both Mokošicas on May 26, 1992, bombing still continued throughout summer 1992 and again in mid-August 1995 following the fall of the Serbian Krajina. New Mokošica recorded less destruction than the old town. It is believed that this was the case because members of guerrilla units were stationed in Old Mokošica.