Visiting the Franciscan monastery and the Arsenal
These are separate buildings with a waterfront walk between them, so treat them as two visits rather than one attraction. Check access to the monastery museum and the theater independently. If one interior is closed, you can still follow the route between the monastery's seafront setting and the Arsenal beside the square.
At a glance
- Book
- Not needed
- Time needed
- About 75 to 90 minutes for both
- Which to pick
- See them on your way through town, and give each half an hour. Check opening hours.
Franciscan monastery and the Arsenal tickets and tours
Monastery museum admission
Check admission arrangements for the museum and cloister before visiting. Church access and museum access may differ, so specify which spaces you want to see.
Arsenal and theater admission
Check current visitor access to the Arsenal and upstairs theater separately from the monastery. Confirm which interiors are included before buying admission.
Theatre performance ticket
If a performance is advertised, check its own booking terms and entry time. Do not assume a sightseeing ticket includes an evening event.
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The best time to visit
Start when both interiors are confirmed open, giving priority to whichever has the shorter visiting window. Check the official site for hours, and allow walking time between buildings rather than planning consecutive entries.
How to get to Franciscan monastery and the Arsenal
From Hvar's bus station, walk through the main square to the Arsenal at its harbor end, allowing about five to ten minutes. Continue east along the waterfront for roughly ten minutes to reach the Franciscan monastery.
Tips for your visit
- Check each building's opening hours separately before planning the route.
- Wear clothing suitable for entering a religious building at the monastery.
- Ask about stair access to the theater if mobility is a concern.
Visiting the Franciscan monastery and the Arsenal
Are the monastery and Arsenal in the same building?
No. The Arsenal stands beside the main square at the harbor, while the Franciscan monastery is farther east along the waterfront.
Does one ticket cover both visits?
Do not assume there is a combined ticket. Check admission arrangements for each building and ask exactly which rooms or spaces are included.
Where can I see the Last Supper painting?
The painting is associated with the Franciscan monastery's museum visit. Confirm access to the relevant room when checking the monastery's current opening arrangements.
Can I visit the theater during a performance?
A performance has its own admission arrangements and may limit sightseeing access. Check the event listing and daytime visiting hours separately.