Castle
Hvar Fortress (Fortica)
Hvar, Croatia
A hilltop fortress above Hvar town with the island's best sunset and harbour view.
Square · Croatia · Split-Dalmatia
Hvar Square and Cathedral
The vast central square of Hvar town, framed by the cathedral, the arsenal and the harbour.
Free to enter about 40 min
For storytellers
Why Hvar Square and Cathedral matters
This enormous square opens straight onto the harbour. Venetian-era buildings, a cathedral and a famous arsenal line its edges. In the evening it fills with people sitting at cafe tables as the lights come on. It is the social centre of the island.
Talking points
- It is one of the biggest squares on the Dalmatian coast.
- The arsenal building once sheltered war galleys.
- The square opens right onto the harbour.
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