Stari Grad is the oldest town in Croatia dating from 384 BC. It is surrounded by pine forests and it is one of the rare Dalmatian places where the air is fresh during hot summer days. History of the Stari Grad is quite long , and his most famous ancient resident is Demetrius soldier who was short-lived ruler of the Illyrian state and a powerful ally of Hannibal of Carthage . Medieval history began with the arrival of the Slavs in the 7th century when they inherited the ancient tradition of the medieval Croatian diocese , and the establishment of the Novi Grad , today's city Hvar whre in 1278. dioceses and administration are moving . There is also the parish church of Sv. Stjepana and namesake square that was once the first cathedral of Hvar and today is the most important public space in Stari Grad . We should also mention the early Christian church of Sv. Ivan from the fifth century which has undergone many changes during the early Middle Ages and its twin sister church of Sv. Marija ...was preserved in the foundations . The rests of the former Dominican monastery of women is the church of Sv. Lucija, and there is also a church Bratovštine starogradskih mornara i ribara. In the 20th century after the war and emigration this city turns to tourism, viticulture and olive which are also the main economic branch of the Stari Grad. The Stari Grad has been preserved in terms of traditional architecture and is therefore exceptional travel value. Modern accommodation in the spirit of old times is provided in renewed interior of old stone houses. A perfect blend of tradition and modern. On the south side of the bay there is a row of the Austro-Hungarian buildings and behind them are located in abandoned houses with gardens. Accommodation possibilities in Stari Grad are mainly located on the north side of the bay, at the foot of the hill Glavica.