The Fortress (Citadel), Hvar

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The Fortress

You can reach it by foot and it is really a great walk, you will see a beautiful panorama from there... this fortress is called Fortezza Spanjola and there, lot of time ago, lived the "podestà",,,

The actual aspect is about of XVI century.
This pic was taken at 5 o'clock in the morning :)

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	The Fortress (Citadel): Spanjola fortress Tip Rating:

By tpk2

on May 11, 2007

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Spanjola fortress is a great place for viewing the town center and taking pictures. In addition, the cafe bar inside serves excellent prosek (see the tip on cafe bar Spanjola).

The municipal coat of arms features the fortress, underlining its importance to the town's protection. The Spanjola fortress in its current form dates back to the 16th century. However, the first fortifications were built on the hill above Hvar town over 2000 years ago.

Address: Spanjola, Porenzi broj, Hvar town, Hvar, Croatia

Directions: On the hill next to the town square.

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	The Fortress (Citadel): Citadel Tip Rating:

By Enzyme_X

on May 31, 2005

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CItadel by night

On a small hill, overlooking Hvar stands a fortress, with it's massive walls and old canons ''still'' in stand-by position, keeps an eye on happening in the town and on the sea.

The first fort here was built more than 2000 years ago by Ilirians. Later inhabitants just rebuilt / remodeled it.

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	The Fortress (Citadel): The citadel Tip Rating:

By rich77

on March 11, 2004

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Hvar, Panorama, August 2003

Beautiful village, you can still find here the rests of the venetian medieval domination, especially in the ancient, smart palaces.

Today Hvar is a lively town where lot of people spent their summer holidays.

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	The Fortress (Citadel): The fort overlooking Hvar Tip Rating:

Updated By karenincalifornia

on January 31, 2004

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Hvar as seen from the fort,
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In Hvar, it is worthwhile to visit the fort at the top of the hill. You will get a spectacular view of the town. You can also see cannons, too (quite old, not working) and an exhibit of other weapons of destruction.

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	The Fortress (Citadel): Hvar and the Venetian Castle Tip Rating:

By xristos83

on August 14, 2003

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Any view of Hvar from above is spectacular! This picture was taken from the city cemetary...on top of the hill is the Venetian Castle; an absolute MUST when in Hvar. The hike uphill is tiring but so rewarding. It costs money to get into the castle (I'm not sure of how much but definitely below $10), and you should definitely pay it!

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Updated By hevbell

on August 3, 2003

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View of Hvar town

You can just make out, on the right of this picture the fortress perched up on the hill behind the centre of the town. Our hotel is just visible on the far left.

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	The Fortress (Citadel): Hvar's hilltop castle

Updated By Venturingnow

on October 21, 2002

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The pathway leading to
the castle of Hvar

Hvar has a castle that is perched high up on a hilltop overlooking the old town. To get there, simply take the steep, windy pathway from the old town square north. You will eventually come to a road, cross it and begin on the dirt path. Continue on the path until you finally reach the top of the hill, and it is here that you can enter the castle and take in the nice views. You'll notice how the old town looks like a grand piano up here.

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	The Fortress (Citadel): The Venentian fortress

By csordila

on September 4, 2008

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The fortress

The fortress perched on a hill above the old town was built at the beginning of the 16th century (in the time of Venice). In 1579 it was restored after explosion of powder-chamber. Its final appearance came after many reconstructions. During French rule some additional reinforcement building was done. The barracks and observation post were built during Austrian rule. It hosts a prominent collection of amphorae and other objects from the ancient times and the Middle Ages. From the fortress toward the town square lead the city walls, built in the Middle Ages. There is a beautiful panorama view of the town of Hvar and Pakleni Islands from the fortress.

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	The Fortress (Citadel): The challenge

Updated By solopes

on October 2, 2008

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Hvar - Croatia

You are in town, looking up, imagining the views from the top, feeling hot in the sun, hesitating... let's go. It's hard to climb in the sun, but not far, and the views justify the sacrifice.