Guidebook for Hvar

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Ujoyine ngo-2013

Guidebook for Hvar

Sightseeing

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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.

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80 Ul. Biskupa Jurja Dubokovica

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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!!

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Napoleon

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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.

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Hvar

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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.

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Arsenal

1 Riva

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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.

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Loggia

6 Trg Sv. Stjepana

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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.

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St. Stephen's Cathedral

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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.

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Fortress

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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.

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Franciscan Monastery

Šetalište put Križa

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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.