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CaseyBe
London, UK176 contributions
Very atmospheric small theatre ...
Sep 2011 • Couples
Very atmospheric place in the upstairs section of the Arsenal in Hvar town. Don't be put off by the entrance (which doesn't look like much) - the theatre is worth the small fee to get in. Originally built in 1612 and restored in the 19th century, the theatre is now being refurbished after a number of years of neglect. There are a number of small boxes from 1803 with doors, in a double row, a painted ceiling and the stage with a backdrop painting from 1819. The upstairs is currently roped off but we went on the stage and sat in the downstairs boxes.
Written September 27, 2011
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VeneziaNewmarket
Mildenhall, UK163 contributions
It's Shut!
May 2017 • Couples
The theatre is shut at the moment for renervation which is sad, but it's possible to climb up the outside steps to get lovely views over the main town square.
Written May 18, 2017
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Lucie B
12 contributions
It is closed!
Sep 2016 • Solo
This attractions is actually somehow closed... It is the oldest theathre in Europe and they just decided to close the doors and thats it. I checked photos before, it looked wonderful and I am so sad I didnt have a chance to see it from inside...
Written January 25, 2017
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on_the_go_98765
Tucson18,350 contributions
Part of the Armory building
Jul 2016 • Couples
Located on the second floor, the stairs up to the theater are above the tourist information office. It is on the end of the Pjaca, or Square, nearest to the" Riva" shore front promenade.

The banners advertise upcoming performances.
Written August 8, 2016
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Golwen_e
Rethymnon, Greece7 contributions
Must
Sep 2013 • Couples
Do not miss this place of you are in Hvar. Small very simpatic teatre, first public european theatre.
Written December 11, 2013
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John C
Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany97 contributions
Little bit of history
Jun 2013 • Couples
There is a 10 Kuna fee to get in which is about $2. When you look at it that way it's worth the visit. This is by no means a must see, but it's a little bit of history. We had a fun time taking silly pictures of each other pretending to be in a play because we were the only ones in here and you have free reign of the stage. For two bucks it's worth the visit. Anything more, no.
Written August 18, 2013
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martin g
Southampton, UK419 contributions
Worth a look two for one
Sep 2019
You get access to the restored Theatre and the old boat building hall which is below it 50 HR gets you in both. Next time I want to see a show.
Written September 28, 2019
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Julie M
Wellington, New Zealand850 contributions
Aweinspiring history but alas we could not go inside.
Sep 2019
A large, imposing building, simple architecture, amazing history. Under renovation so we could not enter. We did visit the model boat display downstairs. Very interesting, intricalte work.
Written September 16, 2019
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Carol A S
Marietta, GA4,202 contributions
One of the oldest public theaters in Europe
Oct 2018 • Friends
Hvar Public Theater is on the second floor of the Arsenal, on the south side of St. Stephen's Square, near the harbor. It was built in 1612 and was open to citizens of all social status (!). This was unheard of at the time, making it one of the first public theaters in Europe. The theater has been lovingly restored and reopened in 2017. The interior has an open floor with two tiers of box stalls on the side. The ceiling has painted embellishments; look for the Girl Playing an Organ, in a medallion on the eastern side. Original fresco artwork adorns the back wall of the stage. The theater is open daily 9am – 1pm and also during the tourist season (May-Oct) 5pm - 11pm. There is an entrance fee of 10 kuna.
Written January 14, 2019
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Katja P
Ljubljana, Slovenia21 contributions
oldest public theatre in the world
Jul 2018 • Friends
Really impressive to see it... :)
Would recommend to everybody.. Small and tiny but interesting to see. :)
Written July 24, 2018
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