Ragusan consulates

Ragusan consulates were diplomatic offices established by the Republic of Ragusa, a small maritime republic on the Adriatic coast (now Dubrovnik, Croatia), from the 14th century until the late 18th century. These consulates served to support trade, protect Ragusan merchants, and manage political relationships. They were located in various foreign cities, allowing Ragusa to maintain a presence and influence far beyond its borders. The consulates facilitated trade agreements, resolved disputes, and gathered information, playing a crucial role in the republic's economy and diplomacy during its peak.