Hvar in Opcina Hvar, Split-Dalmatia, Croatia — Central and Southeastern Europe
City Walls, 15th cent.
Gradske zidine, 15. st.
Building of medieval City Walls started after the decision of the Venetian authorities in 1278. Still, we cannot state with certainty that some kind of walls had not already been there. However, the building went on very slowly, which can be concluded from the Venetian decision from 1326-1327 by which the people of Hvar were given money for building the walls. City walls in their present shape were finished for the most part only in the mid-15th cent. after the Venetian rule was established again. In the 16th cent. walls had already been neglected. They lost their defensive function when the city spread out of the walls. City Walls have four gates.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles.
Location. 43° 10.357′ N, 16° 26.527′ E. Marker is in Hvar, Splitsko-dalmatinska (Split-Dalmatia), in Opcina Hvar. Marker is on Kroz Grodu close to Nike Karkovica. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Kroz Grodu 14, Hvar, Splitsko-dalmatinska 21450, Croatia. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Porta Maestra (here, next to this marker); Užižić Palace (Hektorović Palace), 15th cent. (here, next to this marker); Paladini Palace, lower, 15th - 19th cent. (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Stephen's square / Piazza, 15th cent. (within shouting distance of this marker); Clock Tower / Leroj, 15th cent. (within shouting distance of this marker); Benedictine Convent and Church of St. Anthony the Abbot, 17th - 18th cent. (within shouting distance of this marker); Arsenal / Historical Shipyard, 14th-17th cent. (within shouting distance of this marker); Jakša Palace, 15th cent. (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hvar.
More about this marker. This marker is located at the Porta Maestra gate. There is a duplicate marker located at St. Mary's Gate. 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 130 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 7, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.