Oldest public theatre in Europe
July 22, 2009 by admin
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Did you know that oldest public / communal theatre is in Hvar?
Hvar’s Theatre, situated in the Arsenal building, is a monument of the highest national significance for the Republic of Croatia.
The Theatre was built in 1612, on the first floor of the Arsenal building during the rule of venturesome Duke Petar Semitecolo. The monumental Arsenal building situated in the historical centre of the Town of Hvar is one of the most important buildings of naval architecture of its kind on the Mediterranean.
Hvar Arsenal
May 26, 2009 by admin
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One of the most monumental bulidings in Croatia is Arsenal, located on the main square. Also it is one of the most impoertant monuments of maritime past, which was used for housing and repairing ships and war galleys from Venice time. It’s construction begun in 14th century but was finished in early 17th century.
In 1612 Hvar theatre was incorporated on upper floor of Arsenal.
