by croatiaweek
May 8, 2026
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(Photo: Grad Dubrovnik)
The Public Institution Lokrum Reserve has completed the restoration of a historic mill on Lokrum Island, with the site opening to visitors from 7 May as a new interpretive attraction.
The project included the full restoration and interpretive enhancement of the mill, while preserving the authenticity of the site and adapting it to modern cultural heritage presentation standards.
Visitors can now gain insight into the original function of the mill, as well as the wider historical, social and economic context of its operation.
At the centre of the exhibition is the mill and olive press, which once played an important role in the island’s economic life.
(Photo: Grad Dubrovnik)
The interpretation also connects this activity with the wider olive-growing tradition of the Dubrovnik region, including Dubrovnik, Konavle and the Dubrovnik Littoral, highlighting its significance in shaping local identity.
The exhibition has also been enriched with archival video material from Croatian Radiotelevision, providing additional historical context and enhancing the visitor experience.
(Photo: Grad Dubrovnik)
The restored mill has additionally been designed as an educational space and will be used for expert guided tours and thematic programmes focused on traditional economic practices.
Interpretive panels throughout the site present the cultural, historical and ethnographic value of the structure, which forms part of the St Mary’s Monastery complex on Lokrum.
(Photo: Grad Dubrovnik)
The restoration project was prepared by Studio Lacroma d.o.o. The lead designer was architect Ursula Stanić Siništaj, while the interpretive texts were authored by Ivica Kipre.
(Photo: Grad Dubrovnik)
The restoration was carried out as part of the project titled “Restoration and Presentation of the Mill to Visitors”, supported by Croatia’s Environmental Protection and Energy Efficiency Fund, which financed 80 percent of the total project value.