a little place to call my own (art and fashion blog)

Stari Grad on island Hvar is a beautiful historical city. Its name, meaning old city, couldn't be more appropriate. In fact, Stari Grad was formed the same year Aristotle was born in! Moreover, the connection with the ancient Greeks doesn't stop there. This city was actually formed by Greek colonists from island Paros who came here looking for a safe place to live after a natural catastrophe destroyed their homes. In this secluded bay, the ancient Greeks found both safety and beauty. They named this city Faros.  This stunning port city, Aristotle's contemporary, can boast with 24 000  years of continuous urban tradition. Moreover, it was settled by Neolithic tribes so it was populated around four to five thousand years ago. Stari Grad is an uniquely rich in culture and tradition.  It is also an amazingly beautiful, authentic and picturesque touristic destination. More than four thousand years of civilisation is not something you see every day. Walking these streets, you ...