Tvrdava Fortica
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About
Tvrdava Fortica (Hvar Spanish Fortress): a 1551 fort on the hill above north Hvar town, with three semicircular bastions.
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Why go
- The three semicircular bastions, the feature the fortress is known for.
- The west bastion, added in the early 17th century to extend the fort.
- The fortress walls that close Hvar's town walls on the north side, on the hill above the town.
Opening hours
Today09:00 – 22:00Show all
Monday09:00 – 22:00
Tuesday09:00 – 22:00
Wednesday09:00 – 22:00
Thursday09:00 – 22:00
Friday09:00 – 22:00
Saturday09:00 – 22:00
Sunday09:00 – 22:00
Best time to visit
- Open every day from 09:00 to 22:00.
History
The hill above the north side of Hvar town has had a continuous defensive role since prehistory.
- PrehistoryThe hill is fortified, and it keeps a defensive role from then on.
- 1551The fortress is finished, built in the same phase as two other buildings.
- Early 17th centuryA bastion is added on the west side, extending the fortress.
Sources: Fortica (Hvar) - Wikipedia · aaa-travel-icon · checked 26 Oct 2026
Where
D116 29, Hvar Hvar Island Split Dalmatia County Dalmatia
Questions and answers
What are the opening hours of Tvrdava Fortica in Hvar?
Tvrdava Fortica is open every day from 09:00 to 22:00. The fortress is open to all visitors.
Where is Tvrdava Fortica in Hvar?
It stands on a hill above the north side of Hvar town and closes the town walls there. Its address is ul. biskupa Jurja Dubokovića 80, postal code 21450.
What can you see at Tvrdava Fortica?
The fortress is known for its three semicircular bastions. A bastion on the west side was added in the early 17th century to extend it.
What else is Tvrdava Fortica called?
It is also known as the Hvar Spanish Fortress. It was finished in 1551, built in the same phase as two other buildings.
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