Trogir

Trogir

Trogir is a famous example of urban continuity, with its grid-like street pattern on the island dating back to the Greek period, later embellished by numerous fine public spaces as well as residential and defensive structures under successive rulers. The exquisite Romanesque churches were further complemented by outstanding Renaissance and Baroque architecture from the Venetian period.

The heart of Greece—Trogir—is located at the easternmost part of this ancient island, where the streets have been preserved without alteration. The ancient aro Maximus street (running north-south) remained the city’s main thoroughfare until modern times. The Greek-Roman forum, situated at the intersection of aro street and ecumanus street (east-west), became the main square; it is dominated by St. Lawrence Cathedral, which was initially built around 1200 in a Romanesque style and later modified with Gothic and Renaissance features.

Adjacent to the cathedral is the Town Hall, one of Trogir’s most beautiful buildings, constructed between the 14th and 15th centuries. Trogir also boasts many religious structures, such as the 11th-century Romanesque Church of St. Barbara and the Baptistery of St. John. Many palaces built by the city’s nobility have also survived, including the Gothic Cipiko Palace, which houses works by the renowned 15th-century artist Blaž Jurjev Trogiranin. Clearly, Trogir’s architecture has been influenced by various Mediterranean cultures, with Venetian rule leaving a profound imprint—so much so that the Kamerlengo Fortress still stands as a prominent example of Venetian military architecture to this day.

Historic City of Trogir

Must-visit reason: Showcasing one of the most famous examples of urban continuity

Continent where the attraction is located: Europe【Europe】

Country/region where the attraction is located: Croatia[Croatia]

Province/county where the attraction is located: Split-Dalmatia County [Split-Dalmatia County]