Things to do in Hvar Island, Dalmatia: The Best Historic Sites

December 9, 2021 Jasper Kershner

Claiming to be the sunniest spot in all of Europe, the Croatian island of Hvar is the perfect destination for tourists seeking the beauty of Mediterranean beaches without the crowds associated with more well-known destinations. Pathways lined with lavender vines lead to secluded coves, small fishing villages and local vineyards, and ferries and catamarans carry visitors across the calm, blue waters to the surrounding islands, all worthy of exploration.
Restaurants in Hvar Island

1. Tvrdava Fortica

D116 29, Hvar, Hvar Island 21469 Croatia http://www.island-hvar.com.hr/hr/kroz-povijest/tvrdava-fortica-9
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Tvrdava Fortica

Reviewed By burger2020

Deff if you are in hvar you need to visit this place, it has great view of island hvar and city, its a place where you capture great photos. There is a coffe shop up there to refresh after a 15-20 Min walk up there, which is not bad at all

2. Stari Grad Culture Centre

Ulica Brace Biankini 2, Stari Grad, Hvar Island 21460 Croatia +385 21 765 910 https://www.dalmatia.hr/en/culture-and-sights/the-stari-grad-culture-centre
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Stari Grad Culture Centre

3. Skor Square

Stari Grad, Hvar Island Croatia +385 21 765 763 [email protected] http://stari-grad.eu/en/znamenitosti-staroga-grada/top-5-places-visit-stari-grad
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Skor Square

This is the most picturesque square of all small squares of Stari Grad. It was created during 17th and 18th century from a stretch of shallow water. In summer there are a lot of events going on there.

4. Former Church and Monastery of St. Veneranda

Hvar, Hvar Island Croatia
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Former Church and Monastery of St. Veneranda

5. Arsenal

Ulica Kroz Burak 2, Hvar, Hvar Island 21450 Croatia +385 21 490 032 [email protected] http://www.visit-hvar.com/tours/hvars-theatre-and-arsenal/HV-TR-130
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Arsenal

The Arsenal was built in 14th century, and it took its today's form in 17th century. It was used as a space to repair the galleons and as a warehouse for maritime accessories.

6. Fortica

Sucuraj bb, Sucuraj, Hvar Island Croatia
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Fortica

Fortica is Venetian fortress. It was built in 1613 and today is partially preserved.

7. Jelsa Town Cemetery

Lucica bb, Jelsa, Hvar Island Croatia +385 21 761 017
Jelsa Town Cemetery

The area of today's municipal's cemetery was once the site of an Augustinian monastery (hermitage) that existed there from 1605 - 1787. With its expansion in 1950 the monastery began to be torn down.

8. St. Lucy's Church

Vukovarska cesta, Stari Grad, Hvar Island Croatia +385 21 765 763 [email protected] http://stari-grad.eu/en/city-landmarks/churches-stari-grad
St. Lucy's Church

This church is a remnant of a Dominican monastery, destroyed by the Turks in 1571. Above the main entrance there is a stone sculpture of Christ from 15th century.

9. St. Nicholas' Church

Vukovarska ulica, Stari Grad, Hvar Island Croatia +385 21 765 763 [email protected] http://stari-grad.eu/en/city-landmarks/churches-stari-grad
St. Nicholas' Church

This church was built in 14th century. It's dedicated to the patron saint of the sailors, St. Nicholas. It preserves pictures and memories of shipwreck survivors. There is a tradition to sacrifice one old boat every year on St Nicholas day, December 6th.

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