Franciscan Monastery and Church of Our Lady of Mercy, Hvar

The Franciscan monastery and Church of Our Lady of Mercy stand by the sea, a short walk from Hvar's waterfront. The church was built in the fifteenth century, and its portal features a Virgin and Child associated with Niccolò di Giovanni Fiorentino. The complex preserves an art collection, library and a large seventeenth-century Last Supper, while the church contains the grave of Hvar poet Hanibal Lucić. An old cypress grows in the garden, and a series of Stations of the Cross chapels links the monastery with the town. Its quieter atmosphere contrasts with busy Pjaca, making it a strong choice for visitors seeking art, sacred heritage and a pause beside the sea.