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Trogir
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In front of you stands the Sjeverna Vrata, the North Gate, built in 1656, when the city was under Venetian rule. It was the main entrance to the fortified city, the passage of all those who came from the continent. We checked the goods there, we
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In front of you is the entrance to the Municipal Museum of Trogir. It is housed in the splendid Baroque palace Garagnin-Fanfogna. This 18th century palace, with its inner courtyard and grand staircase, belonged to one of Dalmatia’s most influential noble families. The
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Saint Lawrence's Cathedral
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This is St. Lawrence Cathedral, Trogir’s most iconic monument. Its construction began at the very beginning of the 13th century, on the ruins of an old church destroyed by Saracens. It was not completed until the 17th century, after more than 400 years of
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John Paul Ii Square
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You are in the Place John Paul II, the heart of Trogir since the Middle Ages. This is where public life was concentrated, between religious power, justice, commerce and politics. In front of you, the municipal loggia, opened by its arcades, once served as a court. There
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Church of St. John the Baptist
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The Saint-Jean-Baptiste Church is a small building that sometimes goes unnoticed amid the great monuments of Trogir, but that deserves to be stopped. Built in the 13th century, it once belonged to a Benedictine male monastery, now extinct. The
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Opposite the bridge leading to the island of Čiovo stands the Municipal Court of Trogir. This building, with its sober and elegant architecture, now houses a branch of the Split court. It deals with local civil affairs, civil status and cadastre. It is a place of
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This is the South Gate of Trogir, or Južna vrata. Built in the 16th century under Venetian rule, it served as the main access to the city from the sea. It was here that sailors, fishermen and merchants came to land their cargo. The door also had
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Here is the entrance to the Benedictine monastery of St. Nicholas. Founded in 1064 by Saint Ivan, a monk turned bishop, it is today the only active female monastery in the city. Originally dedicated to Saint Domnius, it took the name of Saint Nicholas, protector of the
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Here you are in Gradska Ulica, the main artery of Trogir. On the surface, it’s just a pretty cobblestone street lined with palaces and shops, but its history is exceptional: it follows exactly the path of the Roman decumanus maximus, one of the city’s two main arteries
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Trogir
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Let’s take advantage of this moment when you are in the heart of the city to go back a little and discover the history of what is now known as the City Museum. If you look at Trogir today, you see a small Dalmatian town, nestled on its islet of
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Here you are on the Riva, Trogir's sea promenade. It is one of the liveliest places in the city: a long alley lined with palm trees, cafes and terraces, which runs along the Adriatic Sea. In the past, it was the wharf where merchants and fishermen docked, at the heart of trade
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As you walk along Trogir’s sea promenade, your eyes will undoubtedly land on this large building with Venetian-inspired windows: this is Petar Berislavić Primary School. It is named after a child of Trogir who has become one of Croatia’s greatest heroes. Petar
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The large Gothic bell tower overlooking the shore belongs to the church and monastery of Santo Domingo. The Dominicans settled here in 1265 and soon after built this gothic church, completed in the 14th century. Its façade is sober but elegant, pierced by an immense rosette, and
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With its limestone walls and tall polygonal tower, Kamerlengo Castle still dominates the harbour and promenade today. This fortress was built in the 15th century by the Venetians, shortly after their conquest of Trogir. The city had resisted, and
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Glorijet Marsala Marmonta
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Near the castle Kamerlengo hides a small discreet pavilion: the gloriette of Marshal Marmont. It dates from the time Trogir was briefly French, between 1806 and 1814. At that time, the city was part of the Illyrian Provinces, ruled by Augustus of
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In front of you rises the massive and circular Tour Saint-Marc. It is no accident: it was built in the 15th century, when the Republic of Venice dominated Trogir and had to adapt its defences to new firearms. Look at its flared base: this shape
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Trogir
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As we walk to the next point of interest, let me tell you about Trogir’s wealth: its cuisine. Here, the flavors are those of the Mediterranean, simple, fresh and generous. Fish and seafood are
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Trogir
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This pedestrian bridge, inaugurated in December 2024, connects the UNESCO-listed Old Town with Fortin Park, crossing a canal that was once a defensive ditch. For centuries, the Foša separated the island city from the mainland; today it unites rather than divides.
