Hvar Places

Hvar Town

Medieval Hvar lies between protective pine-covered slopes and the azure Adriatic, its Gothic palaces hidden among narrow back streets below the 13th-century city walls. A long seaside promenade winds along an indented coast dotted with small, rocky beaches. The traffic-free marble streets of Hvar have an air of Venice, and it was under Venetian rule that Hvar's citizens developed the fine stone-carving skills that resulted in a profusion of beautifully ornamented buildings.

Hvar is a small, easily manageable town that is even without street names. The main commercial street is the wide promenade that runs along the harbour which is where you will find most sights. On the northern slope above the square and within the old ramparts are the remains of some palaces which belonged to the Hvar aristocracy. Some hotels are along this stretch, while others are north-west of the town centre. From the bus station to the harbour, the town is closed to traffic, which preserves the medieval tranquillity of the town.

Hvar Places

Hvar Town

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