Hvar is an island full of sights. Town loggia in Hvar Town is on the north side of the bottom part of the square. That which he recognizes, and that is its long waterfront, Arsenal, a big Pjaca, Mandrać, Loggia, the cathedral, well, fortresses and walls, monasteries, palaces. The Palace was already completed in the middle of the 14th century as an impressive building with four towers. The Cathedral of St Stephen in Hvar Town stands at the far end of the Pjaca. It was built on the site of an early 6th century Christian church. Present appearance the Cathedral received in the 16th and 17th century. The exceptionally suitable maritime character of the port of Hvar determined the Arsenal - the very early building of the shore facilities and the arsenal.

Jelsa - charming bay in the northen coast of island Hvar. Fishing, vine and olive oil making is a traditional in this welcoming resort. It was a homeland of many famous captains and seamen, and among them was Niko Dubokovic, the most prominent captain. As a small town and port it was first mentioned in 14th century, but discoveries from the Neolithic, the Roman and the Illyrian times testifiy how old the history of the island actually is. In the 70-ies of the 19th century the Park of Jelsa was completed and within it we can find the statue of the captain Niko Dubokovic. Cultural - historical monuments in Jelsa: Civitas Vetus Ielsae, Sv. Mary, Church of Our Lady of Health, Sv. Deadline, Sv. Michael, Lapidary, Park, Pjaca, Trg Sv. Ivana.

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