In 1818, the Bassegli-Gozze Palace served as accommodation to Francis I, the first Emperor of Austria, during his Dalmatian trips. He arrived on the 24th of May and stayed in the palace for eleven days with his wife Caroline of Bavaria. Even though Pavao Bassegli-Gozze belonged to Ragusan nobility which held strong animosity toward the Austrian rule, it was a festive event for the city and a great honour for the hosts. The space In this particular apartment, member of the court of the first Emperor of Austria, Klemens Wenzel Lothar Metternich has stayed for 11 days. Francis I, the first Emperor of Austria wrote in his mentions that the palace ”has a good staircase”, and that the ”rooms on the first floor are well furnished”. Guest access Our guests have exclusive access to apartment and a bathroom. Other things to note The distinctive baroque architecture of this palace has contributed to it become one of the most unique and recognizable palaces in Dubrovnik county.