Franciscan Monastery — Attraction in Grad Hvar

This happened while we were simply enjoying the sea in front of this church.

I’m deeply disappointed and disturbed by the experience my friend and I (both Asian women in our 20s) had here in Croatia. While we were peacefully floating on our inflatable tubes, a group of local teenage boys (approximately 14–15 years old) began throwing balls at us and shouting racially offensive remarks.

We reported the incident to the local police, expecting protection and proper handling. Instead, we were met with indifference. The officers dismissed the behaviour as something they “couldn’t do anything about” due to the boys’ age. Shockingly, they even seemed to sympathise with the perpetrators.

Let’s be honest – if we had been white, or Croatian, and those boys had been tourists, I doubt this would have been brushed aside so casually. There is clearly a double standard. We felt unsafe, unheard, and entirely unsupported by the very authorities who are meant to uphold justice.

I take this incident very seriously and have video evidence of the police’s inadequate response.

This experience has completely changed how I view Croatia as a travel destination. Racism should never be tolerated – not from teenagers, and certainly not...

This place has truly been one of my Hvar highlights. This of course has plenty of reasons: The 500 year old tree that is simply divine The view from the outdoor terrace (where the tree is) overlooking the water which is so peaceful The actual museum which is small but has so many little treasures The monastery it self where you can actually walk around, touch, sit and experience from so up close which really was such a surreal feeling since in most religious places you are asked to keep a distance.

However most of all: the lady behind it all. Utter passion and joy bursted out of the woman taking care of this holy place every summer for the past 15 years. She knows all the stories and is in her enthusiasm incredibly gracious. She as a person, was my highlight of my visit to Hvar. Please when you visit take time to hear her stories, they are much worth it and she will undoubtedly brighten up your day.

Thank you so much. Sincerely, the Dutch lady in yellow that hopes you enjoyed the...

This is a lovely church from the exterior - if this view pleases you, then it’s worth walking to and seeing in person. However, if you want to look inside, to see some relics, the cloister, and the painting of the last supper, then pay the 35 Kuna/person to enter. They also have a cool coin collection and a good explanation of the amphora and trade routes in the ancient world. It’s a neat church with some interesting things and the second best church in Hvar town (the best value being Saint Stephen At 10...