Franciscan Monastery, Hvar
Franjevački samostan Hvar
A 15th-century monastery on a headland southeast of the harbour. It holds a large painting of the Last Supper, and its garden has centuries-old cypress trees.
The monastery was built between 1461 and 1471 on a headland southeast of Hvar Town. Its bell tower rises from the edge of the sea, making it one of the classic views of the town from the harbour. The Renaissance cloister hosts classical concerts in summer. The museum's most famous work is a huge Last Supper by the 17th-century painter Matteo Ingoli. It also holds old coins, navigation charts and a collection of books. In the monastery garden stands a cypress tree said to be more than 300 years old. Tickets cost about 5 euros, and it is about a 10-minute walk from the square along the seafront promenade.
Opening hours
About May–Oct, 09:00–13:00, 15:00–19:00
Nearby sights
- Hvar Island
- Hvar Arsenal & Theatre
- St Stephen's Square & Cathedral, Hvar
- Benedictine Convent, Hvar
- Fortica (Spanish Fortress), Hvar
- Fort Napoleon, Hvar
- Hula Hula Beach Bar
- Milna, Hvar