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Trilj is a small Dalmatian city situated at the foot of the mountain Kamesnica by the beautiful river Cetina, southeast to the Sinj Field. The city and its surroundings are rich in natural beauty and there are not many tourist regions that can boast of such natural and gastronomical diversities as the region of Trilj and the Cetina River. Trilj is great destination for those who want to get away from the stress of everyday life and enjoy staying in untouched nature.

Accommodation in Trilj can be found in private houses and apartments.

There are many restaurants here that offer excellent traditional specialties of this area but also international dishes.

Sport enthusiasts can enjoy numerous sports activities such as rafting, kayaking and canoeing, horse riding, paragliding and many more.

There are many cultural and musical festivities organized in Trilj during the summer season through which guests can learn about the local customs and traditions of this region. The ‘Games of Antique’ is a local festivity held every year in August here.

Trilj is an ideal starting point for exploring both coastal and inland parts of Croatia since from Trilj guests can easily reach the biggest tourist destinations of this region.

Those who would like to explore the islands of the Adriatic can find boat rental services in Split or join organized group or private boat excursions. Private boat transfers can be hired for a tour of the island Hvar.

In Trilj and the nearby surrounding area guests can see the following attractions:
- the old stone houses,
- the archaeological site of a Roman military camp Tilurium,
- the museum of Trilj,
- mountain Kamesnica,
- Sinj,
- Split,
- Trogir…

The beautiful old stone houses in Trilj are an extremely important part of the cultural heritage of Trilj. Special significance is given to the mills on the rivers Grab and Ruda. Some of the stone mills are active even today and are located along the river Grab.

The archaeological site of a Roman military camp Tilurium is situated in the area of the present village Gardun.

In the museum of Trilj can be seen the artifacts from the nearby archaeological sites as well as an ethnographic collection. The museum was established in 1996.

The mountain Kamesnica is great for hiking in the spring and autumn months but the hikers must always keep safety in mind since due to the exposure of the air currents and the bordering area of two climates (Mediterranean and Continental) there can be sudden unpredictable weather changes.

Sinj is situated 13 km from Trilj. This historical place gradually developed around an ancient fortress that was ruled by the Ottomans from 16th until the end of 17th century, and the Franciscan monastery with the Church of Our Lady of Sinj which is the most popular Croatian pilgrimage destination.

In the beginning of August every year a traditional festivity known as Sinjska Alka is celebrated marking the anniversary of the final victory over the Ottoman army that took place in 1715. It is a famous traditional equestrian competition under the protection of UNESCO heritage, in which ceremonially dressed horsemen try to hit a small ring (alka) with their lances while galloping.

Split is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Croatia and some of the attractions here are:
- Castle of Mestrovic
- Prokurative
- Riva
- Fort Gripe
- Churches of Split
- The Cathedral of St. Duje
- Monument of Bishop Grgur of Nin
- Peristil
- Jupiter Temple
- Museums of Split

Trogir is a beautiful Mediterranean stone town situated on a small island connected to the mainland and the island of Ciovo by bridges. It is located 27 km from Klis. Some of the attractions guests can see here are:
- Cathedral of St. Lawrence
- Chapel of the blessed John of Trogir
- Pinacotheque
- The city loggia
- St. Barbara's church
- The small Cipiko palace
- The large Cipiko palace
- St. Peter's church
- Radovan's portal
- The Benedictine Convent of St. Nicholas
- Convent of St. Dominic`s
- The main city square
- St. Sebastian with city clock tower
- The Garagnin palace

Omis is located at the mouth of the river Cetina, about 25 km south of Split. This charming old pirates’ town is surrounded by high cliffs on one side and sea on the other and is known for its beautiful beaches and great historical heritage.

Dubrovnik is famous as the Pearl of the Adriatic and is one of the most attractive tourist destinations of the world. In Dubrovnik guests can see impressive medieval forts, churches, monuments and palaces. It was included in UNESCO World Heritage Site list in 1979.

A ferry port is located in Split and if those wishing to visit the islands can go by ferry or catamaran lies that connect the islands to the mainland frequently in the summer season or you. Guests can also join organized group or private boat excursions to the islands of Brac, Hvar, Vis and Solta and there are also possibilities of hiring boat rentals and private boat transfers.

Trilj is a town and a municipality belonging to the Split-Dalmatia County. It is located southeast of Sinj and northeast of Split. Trilj has a population about 2080 people.

The nearest airport is in Split.

The distances from Trilj to the other settlements and towns in Croatia and European cities are:
- Split 41 km,
- Zadar 160 km,
- Rijeka 416 km,
- Pula 522 km,
- Dubrovnik 209 km,
- Zagreb 412 km,
- Ljubljana 469 km,
- Vienna 766 km,
- Budapest 752 km,
- Belgrade 801 km,
- Milano 910 km,
- Genova 1033 km,
- Berlin 1465 km.

In Trilj there is a mixture of a Mediterranean climate and the continental climate conditioned by the mount Kamesnica and the mountains in Bosnia.

Accommodation is available in private houses and apartments.

Airport Split +385(0)21 203 555
Bus Terminal Split +385(0)60 327 777
Jadronilija Split +385(0)21 338 333
Airport Dubrovnik +385(0)20 773 100
Bus terminal Dubrovnik +385(0)60 305 070
Jadrolinija Dubrovnik +385(0)20 418 000
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Information on phone numbers in Croatia 11888
Information on international phone numbers 11802
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Croatia Traffic Info 0800 9987
Road assistance 987
Emergency number 112
Police 192
Fire department 193
Ambulance 194
Road help 987
Sea help 9155

From Split guests can join organized group or private boat excursions to visit the beautiful Dalmatian islands of Brac,Hvar, Vis and Solta. Private boat transfers and boat rentals can also be hired for these purposes.

In the area of Trilj there are numerous archaeological findings dating from the Mesolithic era. The first ethnic group that inhabited this area was the Illyrian tribe Delmati. They lived in hill forts located along the area connecting their capital Delminium with the coast of Adriatic. The Romans defeated the Delmati tribe after a hundred and fifty years of fierce fighting.

The Romans then constructed their military camp Tilurium on the hill above Trilj. This camp had a task of safeguarding the entrance to the Cetina valley from the south and the approach to the provincial capital of Salona.

The area of Trilj offers numerous amazing opportunities for outdoor activities and adventurous holidays.