Guidebook for Hvar
Arts & Culture
Hvar’s theatre (and Arsenal) is one of the first municipal theatres in Europe. It was founded in 1612. Erected on the ancient Arsenal (a space used for repairing of galleons, and a storage of various seafaring tools). The theatre’s exterior is mostly preserved in its original form. The interior architectonics is from the 19th century.
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Arsenal
1 RivaHvar’s theatre (and Arsenal) is one of the first municipal theatres in Europe. It was founded in 1612. Erected on the ancient Arsenal (a space used for repairing of galleons, and a storage of various seafaring tools). The theatre’s exterior is mostly preserved in its original form. The interior architectonics is from the 19th century.
Convent dares from 1664. That year two nuns of the order came to Hvar from the island of Pag with a task to begin the convent practice in this area. Since 1534 the Commune of Hvar, encouraged by some of its resident donators has pleaded for the establishment of a convent in this region. Along with spiritual character being its major task carried out for many centuries of its existence in this area, the convent has become world known due to agava lace. As tradition has it the skill of lace making has been passing on from generation to generation within the convent for 100-130 years.
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Crkva Sv. Marka
15 Šetalište put KrižaConvent dares from 1664. That year two nuns of the order came to Hvar from the island of Pag with a task to begin the convent practice in this area. Since 1534 the Commune of Hvar, encouraged by some of its resident donators has pleaded for the establishment of a convent in this region. Along with spiritual character being its major task carried out for many centuries of its existence in this area, the convent has become world known due to agava lace. As tradition has it the skill of lace making has been passing on from generation to generation within the convent for 100-130 years.
The Franciscan monastery was founded in 1461. Within the calm and silence of the monastery you can enjoy in monastery’s rich museum, among which the collection of old masters is exceptional.
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Franciscan Monastery
Šetalište put KrižaThe Franciscan monastery was founded in 1461. Within the calm and silence of the monastery you can enjoy in monastery’s rich museum, among which the collection of old masters is exceptional.
Essentials
Konzum
8 Trg Marka MiličićaEverything Else
Great beach 10 minutes walking distance from the apartment
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Pokonji Dol
Great beach 10 minutes walking distance from the apartment
Put križa
Beach
Sightseeing
Hvar’s cathedral, together with Bishop’s palace, encloses the east side of the biggest square in Dalmatia - Hvar’s Pjaca (St. Stephen’s sq.). The cathedral is dedicated to St. Stephen, the Pope and martyr, patron of dioceses and city of Hvar. Hvar’s cathedral is also the parish centre.
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St. Stephen's Cathedral
Hvar’s cathedral, together with Bishop’s palace, encloses the east side of the biggest square in Dalmatia - Hvar’s Pjaca (St. Stephen’s sq.). The cathedral is dedicated to St. Stephen, the Pope and martyr, patron of dioceses and city of Hvar. Hvar’s cathedral is also the parish centre.
Spanjola
80 Ul. Biskupa Jurja DubokovicaFood Scene
The best restaurant in Hvar with a great view, nice friendly service and delicious food. Highly recommended.
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Lungo Mare
16a Veljka KovačevićaThe best restaurant in Hvar with a great view, nice friendly service and delicious food. Highly recommended.
Drinks & Nightlife
CARPE DIEM BEACH
Kiva Bar
26 Fabrika