Ivelic Palace is the only baroque palace in Risan that belonged to an old captain's family Ivelic, from Risan. The palace was built in the seventeenth century. The villa consisted of a ground floor with "taverns", the first floor called "piano nobile", the second floor reserved for the apartment and an attic that served as a kitchen.
First, the central part of the palace was built, with a baroque balcony with two doors on the first floor. Two lateral wings and an external staircase were later added, while a defensive system was built around the building. The yard is square and is enclosed by a high wall. The courtyard was paved with stone blocks. From the end of the seventeenth till early nineteen century, Ivelic Palace served as a meeting place for Montenegrins who massively emigrated to imperial Russia at that time.
Unfortunately, the palace is not in the best condition today, but it is possible to see this magnificent building at least from the outside. Old captain's families were known to leave everything they owned to their home city.
Author of the text:
Marijana Niković licensed tourist guide for Montenegro.
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