Dubrovnik's old pharmacy
 

We'll be in Dubrovnik in a few weeks. Our excursion includes a visit to the old pharmacy. Both of my sisters are nurses, and I'd love to buy them something from the pharmacy. Does it contain a gift section?

IIRC, you can buy some things there -- lotions, etc., but I could be wrong! I don't think it's a separate "gift" section, though.

BTW, while visiting the Franciscan Monastery (in which the pharmacy is located), don't miss the cloister!

The old pharmacy is still operating today, same location. There is a museum which has a display of the original parts. It also has a small gift section with postcards and a book about the history of the pharmacy. Those would make a lovely gift for anyone, especially your sisters. While in the museum section (no photos permitted) please do not miss the whole in the wall showing one of the many mortar hits from the 1991 Homeland war. Enjoy your time here.

Thank you for the responses. Our tour does include the cloisters!! It also includes lunch in Cavtat. Any idea what a Croatian lunch is like? We'll love it no matter what's on the menu, but wondering what might actually be on the menu. I'm so excited my stomach does constant flipflops.

"Any idea what a Croatian lunch is like?"

You might want to consult a good guidebook, as most will cover this kind of information -- and lots of other things you might not even think to ask! If you don't want to buy one, consult some at your local library.

Croatian food varies dramatically from region to region, reflecting the diversity of it's cultural and historical influences. A lunch in Dubrovnik is likely to feature very fresh fish or shellfish, perhaps prepared with seasonally available local vegetables, such as chard, tomato, or potato. Many restaurants in the area -- especially those that serve many tourists -- offer pizza or pasta or risotto. Pršut (Croatia's version of prosciutto) and sir (cheese) are commonly available. IIRC, seasonings are generally used rather sparingly in Dubrovnik, but you will occasionally see a dish with some flavorful spices, reminiscent of the city's long-past Ottoman influences. I filed a report with notes on my meals in the area back in 2009, which you can find by clicking on my screen name, but after all this time, I doubt it would prove very useful.

The pharmacist compounded a lovely jar of hand cream with rose essence. Lovely!

Croatian lunch - of course it depends on many things (like the region) but around Dubrovnik you'll find Ćevapi...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C4%86evapi

They are DELICIOUS. You might also be served a grilled squid with lots of garlic.

kja mentioned potatoes and chard above. In Dalmatia they mix potatoes with a regional cabbage (I forget the name) that is kind of like chard. The dish is called Blitva. You might find that vegetable dish along side your squid. :)

You might also be offered a shot of grappa or fruit liqueur BEFORE lunch.