Villa Ružić — Memorial Library & Collection Mažuranić-Brlić-Ružić

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Villa Ružić — Memorial Library & Collection Mažuranić-Brlić-Ružić

Villa Ružić, named after its owner Viktor Ružić, is important first for its architecture (projected by architect David Brunetta) but mainly because it stores a wide collection of 10,000 books. The collection includes Ivan Mažuranić’s library and his archive; the manuscript of Gundulić’s epic poem "Osman" from 1647 — a gift from Petar Petrović Njegoš. Alongside the Memorial library, you'll find a wide collection of photographs, documents and antique furniture.

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