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Trogir

Trogir is situated in the center of Dalmatia, on the eastern coastline of Adriatic sea. The heart of town is small islet laying between the gentle hills on the mainland and the coast of the Island of Ciovo. Its naturally protected harbour has become very popular among the yachtsmen from all over the world.


Town has a fascinating 2300 years of continuous urban tradition. Its rich culture was created under the influence of old Greeks, Romans, and Venetians. It has a high concentration of palaces, churches, and towers, as well as a fortress on a small island, and in 1997 was inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage List.There are numerous sights which can be visited within the distance of only hundred kilometres from it, e.g. the towns of Dubrovnik, Sibenik and Zadar, as well as some of the Croatia’s most beautiful national parks. Apart from Trogir, which rightfully carries the epithet of a tourist centre, even the smaller places in its surroundings - Seget, Seget Vranjica, Poljica, Marina..., offer a chance for pleasant holidays.

tourist offer

Numerous historical monuments, rich cultural and entertainment programme, sport events and gastronomic fantasies of local caterers, guarantee diverse and attractive holiday for guests of all ages. The Trogir Riviera offers a wide range of accommodations such as lovely hotels, campsites, and accommodations in private homes, apartments, rooms as well as bed & breakfasts.There are two modern marinas, with the possibility of accepting up to 500 ships.

The city abounds with sports and recreational fields. In addition, there is also a rich offer other services, but standard of rental boats, parachutes, and there is a diving school.

Beaches there are gravel, sandy, rocky and, in order to make the approach to them easier, partly concrete. The most popular ones are:

history and herritage

Trogir was founded by the Greek colonists in the 3rd century BC.Throughout the history it was occupied by the Romans, the Byzantines, the Hungarians, the Venetians and Napoleon.Culture, humanism and architecture flourished here in the Middle Ages; bulwarks and a tower which were built at that time within the ancient town nucleus defined its outlines. Today is on the UNESCO list of World Cultural Heritage as the best preserved Romanesque-Gothic town in Central Europe. The grandest building of Trogir is the church of St. Lawrence. The main West portal is the masterpiece of Master Radovan, the most significant work of art in Dalmatia.

sites to visit

Town Museum is Placed in old part of Garagnin - Fanfogna palace, takes You on the voyage through Trogir rich history. Open daily from 08:00 till 13:00 and from 17:00 till 20:00

Church Art Collection and Old Benedictine nunnery Collection arenear South town gate, attached to St. Nicolas Church, open daily from 08:00 till 13:00 and from 15:00 till 19:00

Fortress Kamerlengo, Venetian defense citadel on western part of Trogir island. Open daily from 09:00 till 20:00

St. Lawrence cathedral bell-tower, 47m high tower with magnificent view over Trogir and the area. Open daily from 09:00 till 12:00 and from 16:00 till 19:00.

The Green market which is situated at the main land part, just need next to the bridge, here you find all kinds of fresh fruit and vegetables, and of course you can also buy olive oil and rakija (Local snaps)

events

During the traditional event "Trogir summer's visitors can enjoy the folk dances, concerts of classical and popular music, and events lasts from late June to early September.

how to get

It is accessible to all modes of transport. Highway A1 is connected to the interior and the whole of Dalmatia, and the nearest train station is in Split. Split Airport is located only a few kilometers from town. Ship's lines associated with Drvenik and Split, while regular public transport completes an excellent traffic connections.


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