This is HVAR. Croatia's hilltop fortress town.

We visit the incredibly beautiful Croatian Island of Hvar- and explore Hvar Town. We spend the day walking around and exploring the streets and waterfront. We come across the Hvar Cathedral, or Cathedral of St. Stephen. We then make the long trek up to the Fortress of Hvar that looks over the entire town. We finish our day with locally made sandwiches while on the waterfront.
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City of Hvar:
The city of Hvar is a unique fusion of luxurious Mediterranean nature, rich cultural and historical heritage, and mundane, tourist present.It is situated in picturesque nature, facing the southern, side of the world that has given it all Mediterranean attraction and cheerfulness; facing sea, that gave it splendid and repeatable history, Hvar is an inexhaustible treasury of the scenery, atmosphere and adventure.Its name derives from the Greek name for island and town, that stood where today Stari Grad (Hvar became an island’s centre in 13th century) stands - PHAROS.
Hvar gained glory and power during middle ages being an important port within the Venetian, naval empire. Today, it is centre of island’s tourism and one of the favourite destinations in Dalmatian riviera - a town of smiling and courteous people, who are almost only dedicated to tourism.
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St. Stephen’s Catedral: The Cathedral is dedicated to St. Stephen, a pope and martyr, the protector of the Diocese and the city of Hvar. The renaissance bell-tower of the Cathedral and Hvar’s other bell towers (St. Mark, Franciscan and the ruined one of St. Venerande) are considered to be the nicest ones in Dalmatia. Hvar’s Cathedral preserves many valuable items and paintings of famous painters like Stefano Celesti, Palma Junior and the Spanish painter Juan Boschettus, but the most renowned painting is definitely Madonna, an example of the proto-Venetian art and one of the oldest in Dalmatia originating back in 1220.
Hvarska Pjaca (Square of St. Stephen), Cathedral of St. Stephen and episcopal palace, Hvar. If you visit Hvar, all the streets will lead you to Hvarska pjaca (Hvar’s square), the centre of city’s public and social life and the largest square in Dalmatia. The eastern side of the square is surrounded by the Cathedral of St. Stephen that was built on the foundations of an early-Christian church from the 6th century and that acquired its present appearance in the 16th and 17thcentury.
Fortress in Hvar Town: Looming high above the town and lit with a golden glow at night, this medieval castle occupies the site of an ancient Illyrian settlement dating from before 500BC. The views looking down over Hvar and the Pakleni Islands are magnificent, and well worth the trudge up through the old-town streets. Once you clear the town walls it's a gently sloping meander up the tree-shaded hillside to the fortress - or you can drive to the very top.
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[@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers]

What another fabulous video! It would have been very cool if at the top there was a Craft Brewery for a nice cold there! Great video guys! ❤️ love the bloopers!

[@nowoffyougo5065]

There is! Well I’m not sure about the beer but there is a cafe at the top.

[@elliereese4114]

This video was so fun and educational! I decided to do a fun school project about Hvar, and this video gave me so many great facts. Thank you so much!

[@DelightfulTravellers]

Woohoo! Glad we could help you out a little 😃 - Anna

[@Chow833]

Hey guys I’m from Croatia my Grandfather was actually born on Hvar at the other end there’s a small fishing village called Suuraj where he was from, the reason so meany people go there to party is because at night the town changes and the night life comes out but mostly in mid summer and has some of the best and most expensive clubs and bars in Croatia

[@DelightfulTravellers]

Thanks for watching Matthew. Good to know about the party island history. I think what we were more curious about is why 'in general' that island. I know at night things switch to party mode but I'm very curious how partying came to be on that island vs another. :) - Trevor

[@otaviovieira1041]

Great video.👏👏👏

[@rosieadams5809]

Hi, I'm heading Croatia in the summer and was watching your videos on the island as research, did you prefer Hvar or Vis, and which had more to do from a non party prospective, planning to stay for a couple of days so need places to eat etc

[@lynnasfavscwes.czeeidson606]

Just watching make me want to lie down and take a nap...lol What month did you go visit Hvar?

[@DelightfulTravellers]

Late May 👍

[@jf6395]

I love the Adriatic coastline( i worked there after the war on environmental restoration projects)...the water is so amazingly beautiful i can see now in my mind....I also really like Istria...once is not enough for Croatia and Montenegro too ;-)....yes Hvar is kind of a party hub...once a place like that gets that kind of reputation its sort of self fufilling and draws a certain crowd...you're right there are so many other special islands and spots on the mainland keep posting you deserve many more subscribers

[@DelightfulTravellers]

We'll have to look up Istria. We'd luv to visit more of the islands. There are so many! We'd also like to check out more on the mainland. We need more! ha. Thanks for watching Jim. - Trevor

[@nickmel3117]

Loving the architecture a lot, reminds me of some small towns in France as well. Hi from fellow travellers!

[@DelightfulTravellers]

Hello Travellers! Where you guys off to next? Thanks for watching btw :D - Trevor

[@ArchYeomans]

Venezia built this.

[@kostasblatsoukas5951]

Pharos means Lighthouse. It was a colony of PAROS: founded in 385/84 BC. on the coast of Dalmatia. Excavations that began in the 1980s and continue until recently have brought to light a part of the GREEK city developed in the Stari Grad plain, cemeteries and part of its walls with fortification towers. Movable finds include everyday use and product handling vessels, coins, metal, stone and bone objects, jewelry, inscriptions, clay statues, etc. Recent investigations into the study of the urban design of the ancient city, its territorial district and its defense system have revealed an impressive cultural landscape in the area of ​​Faros, whose geometric layout seems to have been designed by the Parian settlers in the 4th century. century BC As one of the world's best preserved ancient Greek cadastral systems, the Lighthouse was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2008. In the area of ​​historical figures of the Adriatic region, it played a leading role in the turbulent historical events of the 3rd century AD. during the wars with the romans, lighthouse highlighted one of the most debated historical figures, demetrios the lighthouse, which was eventually defeated by roman emile Paul in the famous historic battle of lighthouse in 219 BC, which is described in detail by historical Polybius.

[@ArchYeomans]

Serenìsima Repùblica Vèneta viva!

[@edweb2006]

You missed highest point of Hvar, a smaller fortification build by Napoleon while France concerted Declamation coast (Another west European conquerors Croats were enslaved by).

[@amelia7781]

In summer time Croatia is so busy! Lovely how empty it is in January! Thanks for sharing your experience guys :)

[@DelightfulTravellers]

We knew it would be crazy in the summer. That's why we avoided it. Thanks for watching guys! - Trevor

[@scotsman46]

That wasn't filmed in January

[@DelightfulTravellers]

shhhhh ;) We're a little behind. This was filmed in June. Just getting around to posting the Croatia series now to catch back up to real time. #crazyyear

[@apntv]

Looks lovely.

[@DelightfulTravellers]

It's absolutely amazing in this place. You have to come visit! :D - Anna

[@binocularsontheworld1055]

we were there! awesome true there is a lot of restaurants!

[@DelightfulTravellers]

When were you there? It's such a nice place right? - T

[@binocularsontheworld1055]

we stayed at Hvar Villa Maris. And another time in some other hotel but I forgot it's been a while;) it was awesome overall Croatia is so beautiful! you guys have awesome channel! we love travelling! we have our main channel with out little one and travels:) Kids Adventures with Sweetie Fella Aleks;) maybe you wanna stop by:) let's be in touch!

[@fetterkater7484]

1:00 "that's why it looks a lot like Italy" If you look at the Dalmatian coastline, a lot of towns and villages have the same style and most buildings on Hvar have been built after the Venetians left. It's a typical dalmatian (Croatian) style of building

[@DelightfulTravellers]

Thanks for letting us know. We love Croatia! - Anna

[@lilynola6341]

Have you visited the Pakleni Islands, the little islets off Hvar - pure nature? There is a night club at Stipanska islet in the open, under the pine trees, has to be experienced for party goers

[@DelightfulTravellers]

No we haven't. We're not party ppl either 😄 We honestly want to visit all the Croatian Islands though! - Anna

[@CreativeTop10Mystery]

Awesome video. like it.

[@DelightfulTravellers]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thx for watching. - Anna

[@nikkiz21]

Hi, great video ! I will be in Hvar next week and am curious how long it took you to hike up to the fortress? We only have two days there, want to plan our time wisely.

[@DelightfulTravellers]

It was really quick... 20 mins maybe.. so worth it. Have a blast! - Anna

[@nowoffyougo5065]

Yes took us 20 mins too and we are a lot older.😂

[@kingkenny334]

Heading to Hvar in early October. Looks beautiful ❤️ You say it’s not your favourite Island.....what would be?

[@DelightfulTravellers]

Brac. But we like quiet islands - Anna

[@kingkenny334]

Thanks for the reply Anna. I may pop over to Brac if there’s a ferry from Hvar as I no they are close.

[@nowoffyougo5065]

@@kingkenny334 think it depends where you stay. Brac is lovely but we preferred Hvar. We stayed in Stari Grad, beautiful.! We are heading to Korcula later this year, hope that’s even better. 😁

[@saurabhkambliSaukaONE]

Hvar'dly know her!!!

[@saurabhkambliSaukaONE]

Hey guys if you didn’t get the reference, it’s the name of Cody ko’ video of hvar, and that’s how I found your video too! Sooo

[@Aih777]

Did you guys stay in Hvar or did a day trip ?

[@DelightfulTravellers]

We stayed in Hvar yes. Then eventually we did a trip to the Blue Cave - Trevor

[@Aih777]

@@DelightfulTravellers thanks !! Thinking to do Brac and Korcula, skip Hvar esp in August.

[@FreedomStrider]

Is it really that warm there in mid January?! Looks like 20 degrease Celsius

[@ToniCro93]

Wtf are you talking about? This video is definitelly not in winter time, it is summer. And it's not 20+ C, it is mostly less than 15 now and more rain and wind.

[@lad4415]

toni you fucking degenerate. when was the video uploaded

[@aldimonac7545]

This was filmed in June

[@greenlightning6971]

You missed high tourist season. Town is usualy packed to to the fullest. Marina is full of high end luxury yachts with celebs from around world. I was there when Tom Cruise,Dwayne Johnson,Vin Diesel arrived. So Hvar is IT place to be in august.

[@DelightfulTravellers]

Green Lightning ha yeah we know. We went in low season on purpose. Loved it! 🤗- T

[@eastalawest1633]

What are the best islands to visit in Croatia?

[@DelightfulTravellers]

In our opinion (and we haven't been to all) Vis and Brac. - Anna

[@eastalawest1633]

I will check those out in September, spending 2 weeks in Croatia with 1 week in the Split/Makarska area. Thanks for the tip!

[@lilynola6341]

Mljet, one of the Croatian National Parks, has two salty lakes and an islet on the bigger lake. The air smells of wild plants and herb there. Korcula is beautifu too. Don't miss Kornati Archipelago, another National Park, take a day trip from Zadar or Sibenik.

[@karensmith9839]

eastalawest n

[@rons1286]

Cruise ships stop there is the reason it is like that.

[@DelightfulTravellers]

That's one reason for sure. I think it's also a straight up party destination though. - Trevor

[@sinisaararankovic5055]

Croatia is the best better than Hawaii Jamaica Spain Italy Montenegro Albania Greace Florida California Haiti Mexico or eny Riviera #111111111111111111

[@born2skydive172]

Hi Jeff & Anna, just in Hvar tonight, Jesus.... It is full of coked up Yupies. I have loved Croatia yet Hvar is seriously the ass end of culture. Much prefer Bol. No you are not wrong. I can' think of any reason to visit this island.

[@DelightfulTravellers]

hahah we hear you! But who is Jeff? 😆 - Trevor

[@born2skydive172]

Ahhhhh Noo Trevor.. I meant you - literally just got in the door from Croatia. Loved Vis Starigrad and Markaska (probably spelt them all wrong) and went to the Biokovo national park and did a hike along the massive mountain (1762 meters elevation). Absolutely magical. Fell in love with Croatia and cant wait to go back.

[@DelightfulTravellers]

haha.. Croatia is our fav for a reason. Sounds like you just found it why! What a place right?! - Trevor