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Stari Grad

스타리 그라드

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Contents

4 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Orientation

    Welcome to Stari Grad, a location whose very name, meaning Old Town, barely does justice to its immense historical depth. As we stand here on the island of Hvar, we are standing within one of the oldest continuously inhabited…

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  2. 2The Tvrdalj of Petar Hektorović

    We now focus our attention on the Tvrdalj, the fortified summer residence of the Renaissance poet Petar Hektorović. This structure is far more than a mere villa; it is a philosophical statement carved in stone and a reflection of…

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  3. 3The Stari Grad Plain and Ancient Chora

    To truly understand Stari Grad, one must look eastward toward the vast agricultural expanse known as the Stari Grad Plain. This is not just a field; it is a masterpiece of ancient Greek engineering and land management that has…

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  4. 4Closing

    As we conclude our examination of Stari Grad, I hope you carry with you a deeper appreciation for the layers of time that define this remarkable port. We have moved from the geometric precision of the ancient Greek plain to the…

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What is Stari Grad?

Stari Grad is a place with 4 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
TypeActivity
Story sections4
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates43.1839, 16.5975
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