Cavtat is located in the vicinity of Dubrovnik, and in this place was once located a Greek colony Epidaurum. 228 BC this colony has been occupied by the Romans, who changed the name of the colony. Epidaurus in the 7th century suffered the invasion of Avars, and therefore it comes to the emigration of inhabitants, who retreat to the Illyrian ruins. It comes to the founding of the village of Ragusa, and this today's modern city of Dubrovnik. During the reign of Dubrovnik nobles, Cavtat was of great importance because there gathered many traders and fishermen. Church of Sv Nikola from 15th century is located in the center of Cavtat and tourists are due to the Pinacoteca very happy to visit the island every year. Also known is Baltazar Bogisic who throughout his life have collected many writings, and his collection contains more than 35,000 objects of museum holdings. Worth mentioning is Vlaho Bukovac who was born in Cavtat, and his house is now a museum and gallery. It should also be note...d that during the Dubrovnik Republic Cavtat was the center of many of the seafarer who have found eternal peace in Cavtat cemetery. To the tourists is offered accommodation in many family rooms and apartments, a noteworthy is also Cavtat summer which takes place from June to September where tourists can have fun every day and enjoy the cultural attractions of this place. Very popular are Verižice, which are actually earrings made of silver or gold and they are mostly part of the national costume. They are decorated with corals, as well as with jewels. We must also mention the summer carnival, which is organized in last weekend in July and attended by many celebrities who enjoy this event. As one of the attractions that tourists often visit is the mausoleum of family Račić, which each year attracts a large number of foreign tourists. Cavtat waterfront offers a view of the luxurious yachts of famous personalities who are vacationing in this beautiful place, and because of tranquility and peace, many celebrities love this area.