Fortica Fortress(Hvar Fortress, Spanish Fortress)
Fortica Fortress, also known as Hvar Fortress or the Spanish Fortress, is a 16th-century fortress located in Hvar within Split-Dalmatia County, Croatia. This historical structure serves as a prominent defensive site in the region.
Details
- Notes
- It was built at the beginning of the 16th century (during the Venetian rule) and was reconstructed in 1579. Today the fort holds a collection of amphora and other exhibits from antiquity and the Middle Ages. Besides experiencing its exquisite architecture, you will experience an unforgettable panoramic view of the city of Hvar, its surroundings and the Pakleni islands. The fort was a military and construction complex, built in a complex architectural matrix due to irregular terrain. It consisted of four towers, revelines, battlements, a loophole, a gunpowder building, one large and one smaller water tank, a crew room, a jail and a chapel.
- Year Built
- 16th century
- Castle Type
- Fortress
- Location Text
- Hvar, Split-Dalmatia County