Stari Grad

Sightseeing in Stari Grad   

     Stop in at the Dominican monastery, founded in 1482 and damaged by the Turks in 1571. The monastery has an old library, archives and an archaeological collection. Notice the painting, The Interment of Christ by Tintoretto and two paintings by Gianbattista Crespi. On the main altar is a 17th-century crucifix. Nearby in the church of St Nicolas is a wooden Baroque altar with statues of saints carved in the 17th century.

     The most outstanding building in Stari Grad is Tvrdalj, a large and well preserved fortified castle once belonging to the noted Croatian poet, Petar Hektorovic. It has a fish pond and a 16th-century tower. Notice the Latin and Croatian inscriptions in the walls. In front of the castle is a statue of Petar Hektorovic.

Accommodation in Stari Grad

Stari Grad is substantially cheaper than staying in Hvar Town, whether you choose private accommodation or hotels. The hotels are all located on the northern edge of town in a vast complex.

Three-star hotels in Stari Grad
Hotel Arkada
Hotel Lavanda
Bungalows Trim

Two-star hotels in Stari Grad
Hotel Settlement Helios
Apartments Studio Helios
Bungalows Jurjevac

See my recommendations on private accommodation in Stari Grad.

Getting to Stari Grad

     Stari Grad is connected to Hvar Town by a new road and an old road. The old road is much more scenic but you'll need nerves of steel to negotiate the hairpin mountain turns. There is also bus transport to other island destinations but it is relatively infrequent.

Tourist Information in Stari Grad

The  tourist office (tel 021-765 763) is in the town centre at Riva 2.

Related Pages

Hvar Town

Hvar Island

Accommodation on Hvar Island

Private Accommodation on Hvar Island

History of Hvar Island

Map of Hvar Island

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