Trogir
Trogir, Travel Guide with travel tips for holidays in Trogir, Croatia
Trogir is a beautiful walled city and harbor located on the Adriatic coast of Croatia. Trogir has become an increasingly popular tourist destination in recent years as more travelers discover this hidden gem. Trogir is located on a small island just off the mainland and offers breathtaking views of the magnificent Adriatic Sea.
Trogir was occupied by various countries across the centuries, including Greece and Rome. Trogir was prized by these empires for its strategic location on the Adriatic Sea. Ultimately, by 1420, Trogir was ruled by the Venetians, and the population was mainly made up of Croatians and Italians. However, during World War I, the Croatians and the Serbians formed the country of Yugoslovia, and the Italians were forced out of the city, although their influence on the city's outstanding architecture, culture, and lifestyle has remained in the decades since.
Trogir holds an outstanding music festival each summer in July and August. Performances are primarily classical and folk music, and are held throughout the city. There is also an international film music festival that begins in August of each year as well. Trogir has several art galleries to explore, and a walking tour of the city will bring any visitor an outstanding view of the city's Romanesque and Renaissance architecture. The city is such an outstanding example of medieval history and architecture that it has been designated as a World Heritage site by the United Nations. The wall that surrounds part of the city has stood since the 15th century. Kamerlengo Castle is a fifteenth century castle and fortress that was the home of the Venetian governor.
Some of the other interesting architectural sites are the Cathedral of St. Lovro, the Cathedral of St. Lawrence, and the Church of St. John the Baptist. The Cathedral of St. Lawrence in particular is of great historical significance. The Cathedral dates to the 13th century, and it is the best preserved Romanesque cathedral in all of Croatia and contains a Portal that was the masterpiece of the architect and sculpture, Radovan.
Trogir has many restaurants and scenic areas, but it is not a city known for a wild nightclub scene. The Riva, or waterfront of Trogir does have numerous bars that are low-key and designed more for quiet socializing than for festive partying, with the exception of one or two discos that cater to a younger crowd during the summer months. The restaurants offer a variety of food, including local specialties and Italian influenced cuisine at a variety of prices. Many of the restaurants offer a casual atmosphere.
Trogir covers a fairly small area, so walking is an ideal way to see the city. The harbour offers spectacular views of the Adriatic Sea, and many yachts are docked here. There are also beaches here, with Okrug beach being the most popular. The weather in Trogir is a mild Mediterrean climate, with an average temperature of 59 degrees, with temperatures as high as 86 degrees in the summer. These mild temperatures make Trogir very comfortable for swimming and walking around. Different tour companies offer a variety of tours of Trigor and the surrounding areas.
Getting to Trigor is fairly easy. The Split airport is only a few miles away and is serviced by most major European cities. Typically, visitors fly into Split from London or Frankfurt. A trip to Trogir will offer a visitor a great opportunity to visit a beautiful city that remains undiscovered by many people.
