palazzo zmajevic - ancient luxury palace located in the heart of medieval perast.
used to be the seat of two bishops, andrija and vicko zmajevic, and was called
"biskupija" (bishop′s palace). it is an example of the finest
mansions dating back to the 17th century.
built in stages, the palace achieved its
final baroque form in 1664 under andrija zmajevic. perched on a rock, the
unique design features symmetrical wings and frescoes by baroque painter tripo
kokolja, funded by zmajevic. the construction evolved from a defensive tower to
include extensions towards the hill, resulting in the central part and northern
and southern wings.
originating from vrba of njegusi, the influential zmajevic family of perast,
part of the perojevic (extended family) kazada, bears a winged dragon and star
emblem. renowned for producing significant figures in perast′s history, the
palace is undergoing final reconstruction while preserving the zmajevic era′s
architectural essence. despite inner changes, the original construction′s logic
and authentic materials remain, ensuring the palace′s continued dominance in
perast.
spanning a plot of 1605 square meters, the
palazzo covers 565 square meters. encircled by robust stone walls, the property
includes terraced gardens and provides captivating views overlooking boka bay
and the islets of our lady of rocks.
nestled in the picturesque village of perast,
which was once a paramount mediterranean maritime hub, this unique property
stands as a genuine testament to the rich histories that envelop it, notably
the illustrious venetian era.
