Hvar in Opcina Hvar, Split-Dalmatia, Croatia — Central and Southeastern Europe
Jakša Palace, 15th cent.
Palača Jakša, 15. st.
Gothic Jakša palace wast built at the end of the 15th cent. next to the southern city walls. The second floor of the palace spans the city walls above which the palace facade was annexed. It is decorated with a Gothic triple lancet window from the workshop of Juraj Dalmatinac, with the coat of arms of the Petrić family and the luminary with a Gothic window. Gothic double lancet window is on the eastern front and the palace has Renaissance windows from the second phase of construction.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Notable Buildings.
Location. 43° 10.361′ N, 16° 26.593′ E. Marker is in Hvar, Splitsko-dalmatinska (Split-Dalmatia), in Opcina Hvar. Marker is on etra Hektorovica near Dr. Mate Milicica, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hvar, Splitsko-dalmatinska 21450, Croatia. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. City Walls, 15th cent. (here, next to this marker); St. Mary's Gate (here, next to this marker); Church of the Holy Spirit, 15th cent. (within shouting distance of this marker); City Gate / Porta Badoer (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Stephen's square / Piazza, 15th cent. (within shouting distance of this marker); Paladini Palace, lower, 15th - 19th cent. (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named City Walls, 15th cent. (about 90 meters away); Porta Maestra (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hvar.
More about this marker. There is only foot traffic inside Hvar's Old Town district.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 7, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 148 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 7, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 2. submitted on December 9, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 3. submitted on December 7, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.