Mokošica, Residential settlement near Dubrovnik, Croatia.
Mokošica is a residential settlement on the coast near Dubrovnik that stretches along the seafront and consists of two distinct areas: Old Mokošica and New Mokošica. Located about 7 kilometers from Dubrovnik's center, it sits at sea level along the Adriatic.
The settlement experienced major changes during the Croatian War of Independence in November 1991 when Yugoslav forces entered and occupied the territory. This period of occupation became a defining chapter in the area's recent history.
The name comes from Mokosh, a Slavic deity of fertility and women's protection in ancient mythology. Residents have preserved this historical connection through the place name, which still echoes these old traditions today.
Regular bus services connect the settlement to central Dubrovnik, operating along the Adriatic Highway with multiple daily departures. This makes it easy to reach the main city and its attractions from here.
The area blends traditional housing patterns with urban development from the 1980s in an intriguing mix. The historic Gozze-Giorgi villa sits among modern residential buildings, showing how different periods sit side by side here.
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