Trogir is a town in Central Dalmatia with rich cultural and historical heritage. In addition to fertile land, Mediterranean climate and favorable geographical position, Trogir will delight you with numerous cultural and historical monuments.
Trogir waterfront
Few cities can boast of fifteen churches, five towers and numerous statues which adorns Trogir's squares and streets. That is why it is not surprising that Trogir was included in 1997 UNESCO World Heritage List.
Cathedral of St. Lawrence
The first of Trogir's sights that is definitely worth visiting is the Cathedral of St. Lawrence, built in the 13th century. It is dedicated to St. Lawrence, but it is also known as the Cathedral of St. John, patron saint of Trogir. Although built in the Romanesque style, the vault has Gothic features and the bell tower features Mannerist features. The main entrance to the cathedral is through Radovan's portal, named after the master Radovan, who carved it in 1240. There is a baptistery in the lobby, a large canopy-shaped altar stands out inside the cathedral, and statues of Trogir saints stand out on the sides. The peculiarity of this cathedral is that it is hers construction lasted as long as four centuries.
Cathedral of St. Lawrence
Kamerlengo Tower
On the southwestern edge of Trogir is the castle Kamerlengo, also known as Kamerlengo Tower. It's about a fortress built in the early 15th century, more precisely soon after the establishment of the Venetian government, and it was built by the local master Marin Radoj. Within it is the tower of St. Mark, which was originally connected by walls with the tower of Kamerlengo. In the courtyard of Kamerlenga there is a smaller chapel also dedicated to St. Mark.
Kamerlengo Tower
Monastery of St. Nicholas
The Benedictine monastery of St. Nicholas is another Trogir building worth visiting. Within it is the church of St. Nicholas, which was once dedicated to St. Domnius. The monastery was founded in 1064 and since its founding, life in it has never stopped, more precisely the light that St. John lit after the founding of the monastery is still burning.
Monastery of St. Nicholas
According to tradition, she met in these rooms the first Christian community in the area, under the leadership of St. Domnius, after whom the church was named. The nuns played a major role in the spirituality and culture of the monastery, but also in the city in general. Nowadays, in addition to spirituality, they also deal with embroidery and art.
Rector's Palace
The Rector's Palace is a building that it dates back to the 13th century. Its renaissance appearance was restored in the 19th century, while the staircase and the crown of the well have Gothic features. In the court there were numerous inscriptions and coats of arms of nobles and princes. In one of the rooms of the court there was also a theater which was destroyed over the years. Today, the City Hall is located in this building.
Rector's Palace
Palace of the Ćipiko family
Last on the list, but not the least valuable is the Palace of the Trogir family Ćipiko. These are several buildings built in the Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance style, which have been merged into a whole over time. It was mostly built in the 13th century. Inside the palace are numerous works of art. The biggest change in the palace took place during the time of Coriolanus Cipicus, who, along with many other artists, hired the prominent Nikola Firentinac for the renovation.
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