Guidebook for Hvar

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Guidebook for Hvar

Sightseeing

Spanish Fortress

The large 16th century fortress that stands above Hvar town (spectacular panorama view) once was a medieval castle. There's a marine archeology collection (with amphorae), medieval prisons and cafe.

59 locals recommend

Spanish Fortress

80 Ul. Biskupa Jurja Dubokovica

59 locals recommend

The large 16th century fortress that stands above Hvar town (spectacular panorama view) once was a medieval castle. There's a marine archeology collection (with amphorae), medieval prisons and cafe.

Napoleon

Old castle, on higher point than 'Španjola' castle. From 'Napoleon' castle you have the best view on whole island!!

8 locals recommend

Napoleon

8 locals recommend

Old castle, on higher point than 'Španjola' castle. From 'Napoleon' castle you have the best view on whole island!!

Hvar

The centre of town is this rectangular square, which was formed by filling in an inlet that once stretched out from the bay. At 4500 sq metres, it’s one of the largest old squares in Dalmatia.

275 locals recommend

Hvar

275 locals recommend

The centre of town is this rectangular square, which was formed by filling in an inlet that once stretched out from the bay. At 4500 sq metres, it’s one of the largest old squares in Dalmatia.

Arts & Culture

Arsenal

The oldest public theater in Europe (13th century - started as a warehouse for communal war galleys). It's one of the most important buildings of naval architecture of its kind on the Mediterranean.

60 locals recommend

Arsenal

1 Riva

60 locals recommend

The oldest public theater in Europe (13th century - started as a warehouse for communal war galleys). It's one of the most important buildings of naval architecture of its kind on the Mediterranean.

Loggia

Town Loggia and Clock Tower - the only remains of the former Governor's Palace (Venetian empire). Today, the interior of Loggia is decorated in a neo-Renaissance style.

11 locals recommend

Loggia

6 Trg Sv. Stjepana

11 locals recommend

Town Loggia and Clock Tower - the only remains of the former Governor's Palace (Venetian empire). Today, the interior of Loggia is decorated in a neo-Renaissance style.

St. Stephen's Cathedral

A jewel of late Renaissance Dalmatian architecture with 11 Baroque altars and 2 notable artworks: Venetian Madonna and 15th cent. Pieta. Next door to the cathedral is the Bishop's Palace and museum.

24 locals recommend

St. Stephen's Cathedral

24 locals recommend

A jewel of late Renaissance Dalmatian architecture with 11 Baroque altars and 2 notable artworks: Venetian Madonna and 15th cent. Pieta. Next door to the cathedral is the Bishop's Palace and museum.

Fortress

Church of Saint Anthony and Benedictine convent with museum. Benedictine convent in Hvar is especially renown for its craftsmanship of unique and incredibly detailed lace made from agave fibres.

36 locals recommend

Fortress

36 locals recommend

Church of Saint Anthony and Benedictine convent with museum. Benedictine convent in Hvar is especially renown for its craftsmanship of unique and incredibly detailed lace made from agave fibres.

Franciscan Monastery

15th century Monastery with the Church of Our Lady of Mercy. In summer it turns into a venue for concerts. Inside the monastery is a museum with a dramatic near life-size painting of Last Supper.

111 locals recommend

Franciscan Monastery

Šetalište put Križa

111 locals recommend

15th century Monastery with the Church of Our Lady of Mercy. In summer it turns into a venue for concerts. Inside the monastery is a museum with a dramatic near life-size painting of Last Supper.