Hvar in Opcina Hvar, Split-Dalmatia, Croatia — Central and Southeastern Europe

Arsenal / Historical Shipyard, 14th-17th cent.

Arsenal / povijesno brodogradilište, 14.-17. st.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 28, 2018

1. Arsenal / Historical Shipyard, 14th-17th cent. Marker

Captions: (top) Old postcard of Hvar with old disposition of the Arsenal stairs; (center) Austrian drawing from 1822; (bottom) Interior of the Arsenal.

Inscription. Only the English text (bottom) has been transcribed. To view the Croatian text (top), click on the marker image to enlarge and display it.

The first Arsenal was built between 1292 and 1331 and it was used as a shipyard for galleys. New Arsenal was built at the same place in 16th cent. but shortly after it was burnt down by Turks in 1571. During Duke Pietro Semitecolo's time, in 1611 Arsenal was renovated and expanded when it got its present look. Fontik - grain warehouse was built in 1612 along the northern front of the Arsenal and also a big terrace above it, called Belvedere, from which the theatre, founded the same year, was entered. It was the first public theatre in Europe.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Military • Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 43° 10.327′ N, 16° 26.487′ E. Marker is in Hvar, Splitsko-dalmatinska (Split-Dalmatia), in Opcina Hvar. Marker can be reached from Riva close to Trg svetog Stjepana. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Riva 9, Hvar, Splitsko-dalmatinska 21450, Croatia. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Church of the Annunciation, 14th-17th cent. (within shouting distance of this marker); Clock Tower / Leroj, 15th cent. (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Užižić Palace (Hektorović Palace), 15th cent. (within shouting distance of this marker); Paladini Palace, lower, 15th - 19th cent. (within shouting distance of this marker); Porta Maestra (within shouting distance of this marker); City Walls, 15th cent. (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Stephen's square / Piazza, 15th cent. (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Benedictine Convent and Church of St. Anthony the Abbot, 17th - 18th cent. (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hvar.

Arsenal and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 28, 2018

2. Arsenal and Marker

The marker is at the lower left.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 28, 2018

3. Arsenal

Just For Fun image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 28, 2018

4. Just For Fun

Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 8, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 148 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 8, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.