What to see in Stari Grad! In the 19th century during the period of sailboats Stari Grad marked the development of the shipping industry and naval construction. There is a rich naval collection preserved … more
Archive | History & Culture RSS feed for this section
Church and square of St. John in Jelsa
What to see in Jelsa! In the very centre of Jelsa, not far from the Square (Pjaca) there is a beautiful renaissance-baroque square of St. John with a small baroque church. Around the square there are stone… more
Read full story • Comments are closed
Church fort of St. Mary in Vrboska
What to see in Vrboska! One of the most significant monuments of the island of Hvar is definitely the Church – fort erected in 1571, after the Turkish attack on the location of an older church that originated… more
Read full story • Comments are closed
Tvrdalj, Stari Grad
What to see in Stari Grad! Tvrdalj was built as a fort for defence from the Turks by the renowned poet from Hvar Petar Hektorović. It was erected by filling up the sea and one could enter it only over a bascule… more
Read full story • Comments are closed
Fortress – Fortica Španjola, Hvar town
If you walk from the square to the north, passing the main city gate or Porta di datallo (Gate of Dates) ascending the stairs through the old part of the city in which there are palaces built in the 15th and 16th… more
Read full story • Comments are closed
Square of St. Stephen – Hvar town
Hvarska Pjaca (Square of St. Stephen), Cathedral of St. Stephen and episcopal palace, Hvar. If you visit Hvar, all the streets will lead you to Hvarska pjaca (Hvar’s square), the centre of city’s… more
Read full story • Comments are closed
Fishing Museum in Vrboska
What to see in Vrboska! During your stay in Vrboska we recommend to visit the fishing museum on the southern shore of the inlet. The Museum was opened in 1972 and preserves numerous fishing equipment and… more
Read full story • Comments are closed
Theatre plays at Veneranda
23rd and 24th June, real summer refreshment waits for you in the Multimedia Center Veneranda on island Hvar. With the shelter of the pine trees, the sound of the sea and within the walls Veneranda… more
Read full story • Comments are closed
Konoba Bratanić – Vrbanj, island Hvar
An interesting video about the family tavern Bratanić from Vrbanj on the island of Hvar. Experience the authentic tavern from Hvar one of the most valuable historic and cultural Dalmatian resource. … more
Read full story • Comments are closed
Franciscan Monastery in Hvar
An easy stroll from Hvar’s square, along the sea and the waterfront soon brings you to the Franciscan monastery. Within the peace and quiet of the monastery walls, you can enjoy a rich display of museum… more
Read full story • Comments are closed
