Stari Grad

The modest harbour of Stari Grad, Hvar Island

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 with beaches nearby.

Three-star hotels in Stari Grad
Hotel Arkada
Hotel Lavanda
Apartments 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 destination. Stari Grad is two kilometres from the port of Stari Grad that receives frequent car ferries from Split. Buses meet most morning ferries from Split. See more on getting to Hvar Island and getting around Hvar Island.

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	Jadrolinija ferry in the Stari Grad port

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