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Vis Town
Vis Town harbour

Ancient Vis Town is at the southern part of a wide bay on Vis Island and was created by merging two smaller settlements: Luka in the west and Kut in the eastern part of the bay. Here you'll see some typical 16th and 17th-century buildings such as the Gariboldi Palace with an inscription dating from 1522. There are also several 16th and 17th-century churches.

At the end of the western part of the bay is "Gradina" hill which contains remnants of the Greek colony of Issa.

Remnants of the walls that once surrounded the colony can still be seen. On the east and west sides of the slope are ancient necopolises and the remains of a Roman theatre are nearby.

Many of the archaeological finds from Vis Island are exhibited in the Archaeological Museum. There's an assortment of pottery and jewellery from the Greek and Roman periods but the most precious object is a 4th century bronze head of a Greek goddess.

All of Vis' sights can be appreciated in a short walk along the bay. A little further on are the beaches: Parja, Rogacic, Mala and Vela Svitnja. See more about Vis Island beaches.

Accommodation in Vis Town

There are only a few hotels but a good assortment of private accommodation. Read more.

Tourist Information in Vis Town

In Vis Town, the Vis tourist office (tel 021-711 017) is at Setaliste Stare Issa 2, next to the ferry dock.

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Vis Island

Getting to Vis Island

Komiza

Vis Island Beaches

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