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Tourism in Trogir started to develop in 30s of 20th century. First tourists were from Middle European countries. First tourist guide with list of town monuments was published in 1936. Most of the tourists come to Trogir because of its traditional and historical values.

Trogir offers accommodation in around 10 hotels, auto-camps and private houses and apartments. Camps near Trogir are Seget, Rozac and Vranjica Belvedere.

Trogir can accept many boats in two marinas. ACI marina Trogir is located on island Ciovo, across Trogir's main promenade. It is opened during the whole year. Old part of town Trogir was listed on UNESCO's list of world's heritage in 1997.

Trogir is mostly visited because of its rich cultural and historical heritage. Most famous monument is Trogir's Cathedral and Old town.

Trogir has many beaches located in and near town. Some of them are: pebble beach Pantan 2 km east of Trogir, beach Okrug, sand beach Kava in Slatine, concrete beach Medena in Seget, beach Businci... You can come to these beaches by walking or car rentals. You can also use private car transfers.

Trogir has many coffee bars, night clubs and restaurants. Famous night clubs and coffee bars: F1-club 5 km far from Trogir center, club Monaco on island Ciovo, many clubs in marina Trogir and coffee bars in center of Trogir.

You can try some of the Dalmatian specialties in many restaurants in Trogir: restaurant Alka, restaurant Ancora 1, restaurant Bellvedere, restaurant Don Dino, tavern Komiza, restaurant Millenium, pizzeria Mirakul, tavern Ruzmarin, restaurant The End, restaurant Trogirski Dvori and many others.

Trogir offers many sports and water activities that you can enjoy in during your stay in this historical town. You can enjoy in parasailing, sailing, cruising, jogging and walking on the main promenade, water skiing, beach volleyball, diving, badminton... You can rent a boat in Trogir, rent pedals or jet ski and enjoy in beautiful and clear sea around Trogir. You can visit children's fun park. There are many fun activities and summer events.

Trogir is excellent starting point to go on one-day group or private boat excursions. You can visit island Ciovo and its settlements Arbanija, Slatine, Okrug Gornji, Okrug Donji, Mastrinka and many others, island Vis and Blue Cave on island Bisevo, island Brac with its popular beach Zlatni Rat in Bol and island Hvar with many historical sights. You can visit island Ciovo also with group or private car excursions.

City of Split is also very near to Trogir with its Diocletian's Palace and many other historical and cultural monuments. It is also great destination for rich night life. For excursions to Split there are also private boat transfers available.

Attractions in Trogir:
- Cathedral of St. Lawrence;
- Radovan's portal;
- Old town;
- Palace Cipiko;
- Town museum;
- Ducal palace;
- North Gate;
- Benedictine monastery of St. Nicholas;
- Church of St. Barbara;
- Tower of St. Marc;
- Tower Kamerlengo;
- Church of St. Sebastian;
- Dominican monastery;
- Town Clock Tower;
- Town Walls...

Cathedral of St. Lawrence is most known monument in Trogir. It is protected by UNESCO. Construction started in 1213. It has been built in Romanesque and Gothic style. Construction ended in 1589. Baptistery had been constructed by Andrija Alesi from 1460.-1467. First floor of bell-tower was built by Matija Gojkovic in in Gothic style. Second floor was built in 15th century in Venetian floral Gothic style. Third floor of bell-tower was built in 16th century. Fourth part of the bell-tower was built by Venetian sculptor Alessandro Vittorio.

Radovan's portal is main portal of St. Lawrence Cathedral. It was built by Majstor Radovan in 1240. Portal consists First sin, Redemption, saints and apostles, display of months, scenes of hunting... In lunette is Jesus's birth display.

Old town Trogir is listed on UNESCO's list of world's heritage.

Palace of family Cipiko is located accross the Cathedral of St. Lawrence. It is consisted of few buildings. Most parts were built in 13th century, but oldest parts are from Middle Ages. In 15th century palace was renovated.

Town museum is located on adress Gradska vrata 4, in palace Garagnin-Fanfonga.

Ducal palace was built in Renaissance style. It has been mentioned since 13th century. It is located on east side of square.

North gates are located at the entrance to old town Trogir. On the top of the entrance is statue of St. Ivan Ursini, protector of town. North gates are connected with old town with small bridge.

Benedictine monastery of St. Nicholas was founded in 1064. It is located next to church of St. Dujam. Monastery used to be dedicated to St. Dujam, but it was changed in 12th century.

Church of St. Barbara is oldest preserved church in Trogir. Above the entrance is treshold decorated with bird figures and early Medieval ornaments.

Tower of St. Marc is located on north-west part of the town. It used to be merged with town walls and tower Kamerlengo. It was built in 15th century.

Tower Kamerlengo is located in south-west part of town walls. Oldest part of the castle is tower from 14th century. Tower had been built from 1420. till 1437. It was used for accommodation of Venetian army.

Town Clock Tower is located between St. Mary Church and town lodge on St. Sebastian Church, built in 1477.

Town Walls have 2 towers on coastal side. Between those towers are new main gates leading towards sea. Within the gates is lodge from 16th century. Not far from the gates, on the shore is pole for flag hanging mounted in 1605. Land gates were built in 1656. Above the gates is a statue of protector of town Trogir, Blessed John Bishop.

Trogir is a town in Croatia, located in region of Central Dalmatia. It is located in Split-Dalmatia county.

Town Trogir is consisted of eight settlements: Trogir, Arbanija, Drvenik Mali, Mastrinka, Drvenik Veliki, Divulje, Zedno and Plano.

Trogir is consisted of town districts: Town, Ciovo, Drid, Kopno, Pasike, Bilin Dolac, Lokvice, Pasike, Malo Polje, Misevac, Travarica and Vilajica.

Distances of other towns: Split – 28 km, Dubrovnik – 255 km, Sibenik – 46 km, Zadar – 129 km, Makarska – 114 km, Omis – 45 km, Senj – 269 km, Karlovac – 333 km, Rijeka – 385 km, Zagreb – 381 km, Pula – 491 km, Varazdin – 464 km, Osijek – 659 km, Barcelona – 1834 km, Belgrade – 770 km, Sarajevo – 285 km, Vienna – 736 km, Budapest – 722 km, Berlin – 1435 km, Venice – 614 km, Milano – 878 km...

You can get to Trogir by car, bus, train, airplane or boat. If you are coming by car you can take a highway A1 Zagreb – Split and exit in Prgomet or Dugopolje. You can also take a main Adriatic road within the sea to get to Trogir. From Split you can visit Trogir with group or private car excursions.
If you are coming by train you should exit in Split train station and take a bus to get to Trogir. If you are coming by airplane, you will get to Split Airport and take a bus, private car transfers or car rentals to Trogir (3 km).
If you are coming by boat or private boat transfers you will get to Trogir port. There is a direct line with Italian (Venezia, Ancona, Pescara and Bari) and other Croatian towns.
From other coastal towns and islands near Trogir, you can use boat rentals. There are also available group or private boat excursions from Split and many other places nearby.

Trogir is located around 25 km north-west of town Split. It is also in north-west side of Kastela bay. Trogir's microregion occupies area of 250 km2. Town Trogir is located in Trogir canal, partly on mainland and partly on island Ciovo with which it is connected with small bridge.

Trogir has around 13 192 inhabitants. The majority of population are Croats (97%). Others are: Serbs, Bosnians, Albanians, Slovenians... Most of the inhabitants are Catholics.

Climate in Trogir area is Mediterranean like in all Dalmatia. It has around 2700 sunny hours per year. Average year temperature is 15°C. Temperatures are highest in July and August and lowest in January, February and December.
Winds that blow in Trogir are bora, mistral and south wind. Bora is cold and strong wind blowing mostly during winter months. It blows from land towards sea. South wind is warm wind that blows from sea towards land.

Airport Split +385(0)21 203 555
Tourist Board Trogir +385(0)21 881 412
ACI Marina Trogir +385(0)21 881 544
Emergency number 112
General information 18981
Bus station Trogir +385(0)21 881 405
Information on international phone numbers 11802
Sea help 9155
Jadrolinija Split +385(0)21 338 333
Fire department 193
Road help 987
Information on phone numbers in Croatia 11888
Port Authority Trogir +385(0)21 881 508
Police 192
Weather Forecast and Road Conditions +385(0)60 520 520
Croatia Traffic Info 0800 9987
Ambulance 194

Trogir has many different transportation types like taxi services, boat rentals, rent a car, bus transportation, private boat transfers, private car transfers...

Trogir also has banks, post office, ATM, exchange office, restaurants, beautiful promenade, stores, souvenir shops, group or private boat excursions, pharmacies, night clubs, group or private car excursions, beaches...

Town Trogir was founded by Greek colonists from island Vis in 3rd century BC, but hostorical findings show that area of Trogir has been inhabited since Prehistory.

In 1123. town was attacked by Saracens and most of the inhabitants moved to Split. In second half of 12th century life in town was normalized again.

In 1107. Hungarian-Croatian king Koloman declared Trogir as free royal town.

In 12th and 13th century, inhabitants of Trogir helped Hungarian-Croatian king Bela IV to hide from Tatars. In 1271. in Trogir was opened first drugstore in Europe. Copy of original document which testifies that is located in Trogir's museum.

Trogir was under the rule of Venetians from 1420. till 1797., under the rule of Austria till 1806., under the rule of France till 1814. and again Austria till 1918.

In 1832. the town was devastated by cholera.

World War I brought poverty and decrease of population because of many men going to the war.

After World War II town was expanded on island Ciovo. Main activity was agriculture. Trogir also built modern shipyard after World War II. It is located on surface of 155 km2.

In 20th century inhabitants turned to vegetables growing.

In 1991. Trogir became part of independent Republic of Croatia. In 1991. patriotic war started when Serbian army attacked Croatian areas.

Known persons from Trogir: Blessed Augustin Kazotic, paintor Blaz Jurjev Trogiranin, paintor Jakov Pavic, designer and singer Tomislava Mise Kacic, actress Nevenka Filipovic, historian Marko Perojevic, art historian Ivo Babic, Croatian ban Petar Berislavic, singer Vinko Coce, writer and poet Matej Andreis, handball coach Vinko Kandija, ethnomusicologist Nikola Buble, ethnomusicologist Josko Caleta…