Hvar Town - Main Square Trg Sveti Stjepana

The most impressive buildings on the island are on the Hvar Main Square (Trg Sveti Stjepana). The Cathedral of St Stephen (Katedrala Sv Stjepana) with its huge 17th Century bell tower is the main attraction. The interior of the Cathedral is home to some notable 16th and 17th Century artwork, including pieces by Palma il Giovane, Juan Boschetus, and Domenico Uberti. Also on the Hvar Main Square is the Loggia, Clock Tower, and Hektorovic Palace, all of which date to the 15th Century. From the 17th Century is the Arsenal on the south side, containing the Renaissance Municipal Theater (Kazaliste), opened in 1612.

The west end of the Main Square opens up onto the harbor. In the center of the square is a well that was built in 1520. The Main Square in Hvar is one of the largest squares in Dalmatia. Many of the buildings around the square now house cafés, restaurants and souvenir shops.