Stari Grad or Old Town is situated on the northern side of the Hvar Island, and it has 2000 inhabitants. The Old town is first settlement on the Hvar Island and one of the oldest settlements of all Adriatic islands. Also, one of the oldest towns in Europe. It was founded during Ancient Greece time.

Old Town has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2008. It is the 7th protected location in Croatia by the UNESCO.

The old Ancient Greek town remained buried under the present Old Town and only some fragmental architectural remains indicate its original lay-out. There can still be seen parts of the Greek walls.

It is the town rich of cultural monuments. The most famous are: the church of St. John, 5th century; the church of St. Jerome; the church of St. Nicolas, 14th century; remains of the church of St. Lucia, 15th century, destroyed by Turks; the church of St. Roch, 16th century; fortified castle; the church of St. Stephen 17th century; the church of St. Peter and the Dominican Monastery where is museum with the oldest stone-inscriptions on Croatian ground and many archaeological findings from the Ancient Greece time.

The Old Town is surrounded by vineyards, olive-groves and pine tree forest. It is the main sea port on the island and a modern tourist centre. Seafood and quality Croatian wines and recreational opportunities attract many visitors.

Visiting Hvar
To visit island Hvar you should travel from Split, Ancona, or Pescara by ferries or catamarans. This is the only way to come to the island whether you come by car, train or plane.
As the main sea port on the island Hvar; most visitors arrive at Old Town via car ferries from Split.