Saint Mary chapel in Stari Grad, Hvar

The Chapel of Our Lady (Gospojica) represents an important religious and cultural landmark situated on the main ancient road that passes through the Stari Grad Plain, connecting the two Stari Grad settlements of Stari Grad and Vrboska. The chapel was built in the 16th century, while the large rosette on its facade dates from the Gothic period (14th century), indicating an earlier Gothic adaptation of the site. The chapel's location on this important road makes it a distinctive landmark for travelers crossing the agro-cultural landscape of UNESCO World Heritage property. The interior of the sanctuary preserves traces of different architectural periods and the faith that shaped the island of Hvar through the centuries.