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Culture of Hvar. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces
Hvar is the largest city of the island; a significant part of historical sites can be found on its territory. The Cathedral of St. Stephen is situated on the main square; its construction has begun in the 16th century and lasted until the mid17th century. At the final stage of construction the unusual bell tower was added. Now its top is equipped with an excellent viewing platform. The building of the cathedral is very valuable from an architectural point of view, as it is made in best traditions of the Dalmatian Renaissance.
Sunny island of Hvar is one of the most prestigious resorts in Croatia. It attracts visitors with its unique nature and abundance of historical monuments. Lavender fascinating with its … 
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Hvar is an attractive resort for beach lovers; fans of eco-tourism visit the picturesque island too. Near the capital’s coast there is the picturesque resort area, Pakleni. Here you … Open
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The Franciscan monastery located in the immediate vicinity of the capital is of great interest for those who are fond of old things. The large-scale historical building keeps many unique relics, including ancient maps and books, priceless works of art and religious items in its walls. The monastery is equipped with a great gallery, so it will be interesting to fans of medieval paintings too. 
City tours, excursions and tickets in Hvar and surroundings
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Map of all palaces
Public palaces near Hvar
♥ Palace 'Diocletian’s Palace' , 37.3 km from the center. On the map
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Map of all churches
Cathedrals and basilicas near Hvar
♥ Konkatedrala sv. Petar Apostola, Split, 37.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Katedrala sv. Lovre, Trogir, 41.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Katedrala sv. Marka, Makarska, 48.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Katedrala sv. Marka, Korčula, 61 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Nacionalno svetište sv. Nikole Tavelića, Šibenik, 76.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Katedrala sv. Jakova, Šibenik, 76.9 km from the center. On the map
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Iconic cultural sights of Croatia
Croatia is not only a fashionable resort for beach holidays. There are various museums and monuments, ancient castles and fortresses in the country. Most of the museums are located in the capital city, Zagreb. One of the largest and most interesting is the Mimara Art Museum with a collection of world-class art. The museum features works by famous artists Van Goyen, Velasquez, Goya, Manet, Degas, Renoir, Delacroix, Lebrun, and Lorren. In the Modern Gallery in Zagreb, visitors will be able to visit exhibitions that feature more than 10 thousand works of 19-20 centuries, mainly by Balkan artists. There are about 400 artifacts in the archaeological museum, among which the world's only flax book of the ancient world can be seen. In an unusual museum of broken hearts, tourists will be able to see an exhibition of objects that once belonged to separated couples.
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Photogallery of cultural heritage of Hvar
Landmarks of culture on Hvar map: art-galleries, monuments, palaces, etc
Culture guide to Hvar. Which fascinating sights to visit once you are in Hvar: temples, churches, museums, theaters and castles. Recommendations (with addresses, phone numbers and links) on the places 'must visit' in Hvar. Plan your own city excursion by using this page info!
