Cathedral of St. Stephen (Hvar Cathedral) Tours

There’s no better place to take in the essence of Hvar than in its main plaza while admiring the Cathedral of St. Stephen also known as the Hvar Cathedral. Set upon a backdrop of green hillside, the church you see today was built between the 16th and 17th centuries, with elements of an even older church still preserved inside.
Though the cathedral boasts a relatively humble interior, it is noted for its attractive altars, late Renaissance paintings, and 15th-century wooden choir stalls. For most, though, it’s the exterior that really leaves the biggest impression, with its scalloped rooftop and four-story, 17th-century bell tower that both grandly watch over the expansive limestone plaza that rolls out to the Adriatic Sea.
Practical Info
Though Hvar may be warm and waterside, note that women may be expected to cover up their shoulders in order to enter the cathedral. Take advantage of your central Hvar location to check out other city sights, including the hilltop fortress, and the Arsenal, a naval building-turned-theater. The island of Hvar is an easy day trip from Split. Ferries will take you to the town of Stari Grad or to the ferry terminal in Hvar town, which is a short walk away from the plaza and Hvar Cathedral.
Address: Trg Sv .Stjepana, Hvar 21450, Croatia
Hours: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and 5 p.m.-9 p.m.
Admission: 10kn
3 Tours and Activities to Experience Cathedral of St. Stephen (Hvar Cathedral)
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Walking Tour through historical Hvar
So little and so rich Hvar is like a diamond of Adriatic crown. The best is to start the visit from cathedral’s square renaissance bell tower which is an unforgettable sight in the evenings when its white stone illuminated by the last light of the day and you can see right through the structure’s narrow arches. From there you take directly to the St. Stephen’s Cathedral and then down to the Town’s “place” (central square) - the center of Hvar’s social world, with cafes, restaurants, shops and the 16th-century fountain.
After a short rest in one of outside coffees keep going to magnificent Renaissance monastery with a beautiful bell-tower, and then visit Hvar’s Loggia, which once was the Venetian governor’s palace. Moreover, finish your trip with Hvar Town’s main square with a stairway leading to the Porta di Datallo. Can you imagine that it was a Venetian fortress from the 1500s? It is a great pleasure of real history!
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From
$587.98
per group
From
$587.98
per group

Magic Christmas Tour in Hvar
The exclusive tour only in the Christmas period! These special times brings magic in The Hvar city. Together with the professional local guide, you will visit the most beautifully decorated places in Hvar- St. Stephen’s Cathedral, renaissance monastery with a beautiful bell-tower, Hvar’s Loggia. You will feel spellbound with the charming atmosphere in the Town’s “pjaca” (central square), which you can feel only this time of the year! What is the story of the Christmas tree? Who was the first to decorate it in the world? What magical things can happen during the Christmas period? Have you heard about Christmas spells? You will hear miraculous Christmas legends about Hvar. You will visit the old-fashioned Christmas Market in the city near Porta di Datallo. What makes it so popular? What local products is must taste at Christmas? Fill your heart with the joy and experience magic of Hvar.
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From
$785.29
per group
From
$785.29
per group

Walking Tour through historical Hvar
So little and so rich Hvar is like a diamond of Adriatic crown. The best is to start the visit from cathedral’s square renaissance bell tower which is an unforgettable sight in the evenings when its white stone illuminated by the last light of the day and you can see right through the structure’s narrow arches. From there you take directly to the St. Stephen’s Cathedral and then down to the Town’s “place” (central square) - the center of Hvar’s social world, with cafes, restaurants, shops and the 16th-century fountain.
After a short rest in one of outside coffees keep going to magnificent Renaissance monastery with a beautiful bell-tower, and then visit Hvar’s Loggia, which once was the Venetian governor’s palace. Moreover, finish your trip with Hvar Town’s main square with a stairway leading to the Porta di Datallo. Can you imagine that it was a Venetian fortress from the 1500s? It is a great pleasure of real history!
…More
From
$587.98
per group
From
$587.98
per group
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