Things to do in Stari Grad

It is very enjoyable just to stroll around Stari Grad, enjoying the ambience, looking at the historic buildings and the small shops. 

The Old Town is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, which includes Stari Grad plain. There are interpretation panels around the town.   

Tvrdalj Castle

The summer home of Renaissance poet and humanist Petar Hektorović, constructed around an iconic and very photogenic fish pond. It is on the main square. Hektorović also designed the neighbouring church of St Roch.

Church of St. Stephen 

The parish church, with a detached tower that is a landmark of the town, is a fine example of Dalmatian Baroque architecture.

Dominican Monastery of St Peter the Martyr

Founded in 1482. Damaged by the Turks in 1571, it was fortified with a tower. The lovely cloister garden is planted with palms, orange trees, hydrangeas and lavender. A small but interesting museum has fossils, ancient Greek inscriptions, Greek and Roman coins, and religious icons. The star exhibit is Lamentation of Christ, a painting by the famous 16th century Venetian artist Tintoretto. The tomb of Petar Hektorović is near the altar of the church.

Glavica Hill

There are incredible views at the "White Cross" on Glavica Hill, which you will see from the town centre. You can get there by taking Ul. Ivana Meštrovića, which is the road to the left of the school, which makes a bend into Ul. kralja Tomislava. A signposted path leads off not far after the bend. There is also a path from the road to Rudine, which is easier if you want to go by car.