Trogir: Small but Exquisite, a Medieval Town on the Adriatic Coast!

Trogir is known as a famous example of the continuity of the city's history, which has gone through ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, the Middle Ages through Venice, and later the French and Austro-Hungarian empires. The island settlements have a complex history of vertical street layout dating back to the Greek period. 🏛️🌊 📍 Ancient City of Trogir Built on Greek and Roman sites, Trogir is an excellent example of a medieval city, retaining the architectural influence of both. Moreover, Trogir has well preserved its urban architecture, hardly allowing for the influence of modern culture, and each urban landscape is a remarkable testimony to the history of social and cultural development. 🏰📜 📍 Fort Kamerlengo The fortress of Kamerlengo was built to defend against the Ottoman Turks and was once the residence of the Doge of Venice. It used to be connected to the walls of Trogir and the Tower of San Marco on the other side. During the summer tourist season, the castle turns into an open-air cinema and a stage for concerts. 🎥🎶 📍 St. Lawrence Cathedral The Cathedral of St. Lawrence is the heart of the history of the ancient city of Trogir. After centuries of construction, it combines Romanesque and Gothic styles. One of the most striking features is the beautifully carved Romanesque door, which also houses many fine paintings by St. Jerome and St. John the Baptist, as well as a high 14th-century bell tower. ⛪🖼️ 📍 The Land Gate The Land Gate, the main entrance to Trogir in the 15th century, was an important part of the Venetian fortifications and was built at the same time as the city walls. Notable features include the lion of St. Mark above the arch of the gate, and a statue of St. John of Trogir, the city's patron saint. 🚪🦁 📍 St. Nicholas Benedictine Abbey The interior of the Benedictine Abbey of St. Nicholas is dominated by the Baroque style, with many precious works of art, as well as exquisite reliefs depicting characters and scenes from Greek mythology. 🏛️🎨 #trogir #adriaticcoast #ancientcity #fortkamerlengo #stlawrencecathedral #landgate #stnicholasabbey #travel #history #culture #medievaltown #explore