Kirchen in Hvar
Hvar's Sacred Sites
Hvar's religious architecture spans from the 14th to the 19th century, reflecting a history of defense and devotion. Key sites include Vrboska’s 16th-century fortified church, built to withstand Ottoman raids, and the Franciscan Monastery in Hvar town, which houses a museum with a renowned 8-meter 'Last Supper' painting. Stari Grad offers a concentration of sites like the Dominican Monastery, containing ancient Greek inscriptions and Tintoretto masterpieces, and the Baroque Church of St. Stephen, constructed using stones from the ancient city walls of Pharos.
Crkva-tvrđava Sv. Marije
A rare 16th-century fortified church built for defense against Ottoman attacks. Its massive walls and watchtower offer views of Vrboska and the surrounding plains.
Crkva sv. Roka
16th-century church built on the remains of a Roman villa. It features a distinctive bell-gable and serves as the sanctuary for the town's patron saint.
Dominikanski samostan
Founded in 1482, this monastery houses a rich library and a museum containing Tintoretto’s "The Lamentation of Christ" and ancient Greek inscriptions from Pharos.
Župna crkva svetog Stjepana
A 17th-century Baroque parish church featuring a separate bell tower constructed from stones reclaimed from the ancient Greek city walls.
Crkva sv. Ivana
A small Romanesque church built atop a 6th-century early Christian basilica, making it one of the oldest religious structures in Stari Grad.
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