Historical Markers in Hvar, Splitsko-dalmatinska

By Barry Swackhamer, July 28, 2018

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1 ► Croatia, Splitsko-dalmatinska, Opcina Hvar, Hvar — Arsenal / Historical Shipyard, 14th-17th cent. — Arsenal / povijesno brodogradilište, 14.-17. st. —

Near Riva close to Trg svetog Stjepana.

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 . . . — — Map (db m127191) HM

2 ► Croatia, Splitsko-dalmatinska, Opcina Hvar, Hvar — Benedictine Convent and Church of St. Anthony the Abbot, 17th - 18th cent. — Samostan benediktinki i crkva st. Antuna opata, 17. - 18. st. —

On Kroz Grodu at Marije Maričić, on the left when traveling north on Kroz Grodu.

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 Benedictine Convent has been located here since 1664, originally the residential complex of . . . — — Map (db m127150) HM

3 ► Croatia, Splitsko-dalmatinska, Opcina Hvar, Hvar — Church of the Annunciation, 14th-17th cent. — Crkva Navještenja / Anuncijata, 14.-17. st. —

Near Kroz Burak close to Jurja Matijevića.

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 Gothic-Renaissance church was first mentioned in the 14th cent. It had a very important role . . . — — Map (db m127194) HM

4 ► Croatia, Splitsko-dalmatinska, Opcina Hvar, Hvar — Church of the Holy Spirit, 15th cent. — Crkva sv. Duha, 15. st. —

On Ulica Matija Ivanića close to Dr. Mate Milicica.

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 late Gothic Church of the Holy Spirit was built at the end of the 15th cent. by the . . . — — Map (db m127247) HM

5 ► Croatia, Splitsko-dalmatinska, Opcina Hvar, Hvar — City Gate / Porta Badoer — Gradska vrata / Porta Badoer —

On Trg Marka Miličića close to Ulica Matija Ivanića.

Only the English text (bottom) has been transcribed. To view the Croatian text (top), click on the marker image to enlarge and display it. City walls enclose the northern part of the city and they are connected with the Fortica fortress. . . . — — Map (db m127244) HM

6 ► Croatia, Splitsko-dalmatinska, Opcina Hvar, Hvar — City Walls, 15th cent. — Gradske zidine, 15. st. —

On Dr. Mate Milicica close to Petra Hektorovica, on the left when traveling north.

Only the English text (bottom) has been transcribed. To view the Croatian text (top), click on the marker image to enlarge and display it. Building of medieval City Walls started after the decision of the Venetian authorities in 1278. . . . — — Map (db m127147) HM

7 ► Croatia, Splitsko-dalmatinska, Opcina Hvar, Hvar — City Walls, 15th cent. — Gradske zidine, 15. st. —

On Kroz Grodu close to Nike Karkovica.

Only the English text (bottom) has been transcribed. To view the Croatian text (top), click on the marker image to enlarge and display it. Building of medieval City Walls started after the decision of the Venetian authorities in 1278. . . . — — Map (db m127151) HM

8 ► Croatia, Splitsko-dalmatinska, Opcina Hvar, Hvar — Clock Tower / Leroj, 15th cent. — Kula sa atom / Leroj, 15. st. —

On Trg Sv. Stjepana close to Ulica Sveta Marak.

Only the English text (bottom) has been transcribed. To view the Croatian text (top), click on the marker image to enlarge and display it. Originally in the defensive system of the city walls, Clock Tower used to belong the Duke's . . . — — Map (db m127195) HM

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9 ► Croatia, Splitsko-dalmatinska, Opcina Hvar, Hvar — Jakša Palace, 15th cent. — Palača Jakša, 15. st. —

On etra Hektorovica near Dr. Mate Milicica, on the right when traveling west.

Only the English text (bottom) has been transcribed. To view the Croatian text (top), click on the marker image to enlarge and display it. Gothic Jakša palace wast built at the end of the 15th cent. next to the southern city walls. The . . . — — Map (db m127149) HM

10 ► Croatia, Splitsko-dalmatinska, Opcina Hvar, Hvar — Paladini Palace, lower, 15th - 19th cent. — Palača Paladini, donna, 15. - 19. st. —

On Trg Sv. Stjepana close to River, on the right when traveling east.

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 lower Paladini Palace was built by the galley commander and knight Nikiola Paladinić in . . . — — Map (db m127240) HM

11 ► Croatia, Splitsko-dalmatinska, Opcina Hvar, Hvar — Porta Maestra — Porta Maestra —

On Kroz Grodu close to Nike Karkovica.

Only the English text (bottom) has been transcribed. To view the Croatian text (top), click on the marker image to enlarge and display it. City walls enclose the northern part of the city and they are connected with the Frotica . . . — — Map (db m127186) HM

12 ► Croatia, Splitsko-dalmatinska, Opcina Hvar, Hvar — St. Mary's Gate — Vrata sv. Marije —

On Dr. Mate Milicica close to Petra Hektorovica, on the left when traveling north.

Only the English text (bottom) has been transcribed. To view the Croatian text (top), click on the marker image to enlarge and display it. City walls enclose the northern part of the city and they are connected with the Frotica . . . — — Map (db m127146) HM

13 ► Croatia, Splitsko-dalmatinska, Opcina Hvar, Hvar — St. Stephen's square / Piazza, 15th cent. — Trg. Sv.Stjepana / Pjaca, 15. st. —

On Trg Sv. Stjepana close to Riva, on the right when traveling east.

Only the English text (bottom) has been transcribed. To view the Croatian text (top), click on the marker image to enlarge and display it. Central square in the city of Hvar or Piazza is the largest square in Dalmatia. Originally it was . . . — — Map (db m127241) HM

14 ► Croatia, Splitsko-dalmatinska, Opcina Hvar, Hvar — Užižić Palace (Hektorović Palace), 15th cent. — Palača Užižić (palača Hektorvić), 15. st. —

On Kroz Grodu close to Stjepana Papafave.

Only the English text (bottom) has been transcribed. To view the Croatian text (top), click on the marker image to enlarge and display it. Palace Užižić, earlier known as the Hektorović Palace incorrectly, was built about . . . — — Map (db m127188) HM