Trogir, small town near Split with 12 000 inhabitants
and average summer temperature: 27° C, is situated on the stone and the sea, a wonderful Mediterranean town on the
shores of the Adriatic Sea in Dalmatia, Republic of Croatia.
It is situated
only 24 km far from Split and only 8 km far from
Split airport. Trogir is famous for its old town
center enlisted as UNESCO site of world heritage. Trogir is also known for lively summer nights.
Next to Trogir lies island of Čiovo with idyllic small villages, beaches, and
hidden bays ideal for swimming. Čiovo is small island conected by bridge with
Trogir and ideal for your holidays.
Okrug gornji,
Okrug donji,
Arbanija and
Slatine are parts of Čiovo and they are 2-12 km dar from Trogir.
Average air temperature throughout the year is above 15°C, reaching
more than 30°C in summer. Sea temperature is well above 25°C during summer
period.
5 must see in Trogir:
The cathedral of St. Lawrence with Radovan's portal. This famous Romanesque portal dates
back to the 13th century. The cathedral changed its appearance several times
during the past, and in the 16th century it was attached with a Mannerist bell
tower. The cathedral, together with the whole Trogir town center was recognized
as UNESCO site of world heritage. It can be visited daily from 0900-1200h in the
morning and from 16:00-19:00h in the afternoon. Price: 5,00 kn ( 0,70 euros)
Fortress Kamerlengo situated at west end of Trogir islet, built by
Venetians in Xlll - XV century as a naval base for their navy forces in this
part of Adriatic. It is named by town Magistrate Camerarius. Nowadays, fortress
is multimedia center with open air cinema and stage for various cultural events.
Fortress Kamerlengo can be visited daily from 09:00h.
Price: adults - 10,00 kn ( 1,50 euros) ; children & groups - 5,00 kn (
0,70 euros)
South town Gate, "porta civitatis", decorated with renaissance
ornaments, still with preserved wooden doors in its origin look. To the east
side of the gate, leaned to old town walls, is a so called Small Loggia used in
the past for passengers after closing the gate, to rest and wait for the morning
to enter the town. Nowadays, Loggia is open gallery and souvenir shop.
Fortress of St. Marc is situated on north-west end of Trogir islet,
built by Venetians in XV century for defense from Turks. It was part of the west
defense line together with fortress Kamerlengo.
Town Museum: Placed in old part of Garagnin - Fanfogna palace, takes
You on the voyage through Trogir rich history. Opening times:16/09-14/06-
on call
08:00 till 14:00, 15/06-15/09 - daily 09:00 till 21:00. Tickets: adults:
10,00 kn (1,50 euros), children & groups: 5 kn (0,70 euros)
Everywhere you go in Trogir area, you will meet very friendly and charming
people, smooth combination of Southern temperament and warm hospitality, thanks
to our long tourist tradition. |
