Consulate of Ragusa in Constantinople

The Consulate of Ragusa in Constantinople was a diplomatic office representing the Republic of Ragusa (modern-day Dubrovnik) during the Ottoman Empire. It served as a point of contact, facilitating trade, protecting Ragusan merchants, and managing diplomatic relations between Ragusa and the Ottoman authorities. Located in Constantinople (modern Istanbul), it helped ensure safe commercial activities and maintained political ties, reflecting Ragusa's status as a prosperous maritime republic engaged in extensive regional trade. The consulate played a crucial role in safeguarding Ragusan interests within the Ottoman empire until the republic's decline in the late 18th century.