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Historic City of Trogir

Historic City of Trogir: Trogir is situated on an island in the Adriatic Sea, off the Croatian coast. The Historic City of Trogir is a remarkable example of urban continuity. Trogir was founded by the Greeks in the 3rd century BC. The street plan of Trogir dates back to Ancient Greece, the two main streets cardo and decumanus are still in use. In the 9th century Trogir became part of the Byzantine province of Dalmatia with the capital city in Zadar. The city of Trogir was ruled by Hungary in the 12th century, by Venice from 1420 until 1797 and by Austria from 1797 until 1918. Trogir was part of former Yugoslavia and today it is a city in Croatia. The Cathedral of St. Lawrence is the most imposing monument in the Old City of Trogir. The cathedral is the best preserved Romanesque cathedral in Croatia. The construction of the Cathedral of St. Lawrence lasted several centuries and illustrates all the successive styles in Dalmatia. The construction started in the 13th century and was completed in the 17th century. The main west portal is a masterpiece of the Croatian artist Radovan, the portal is decorated with two sculpted lions, on their backs are the figures of Adam and Eve, which is also seen at the Šibenik Cathedral. The Blessed Orsini Chapel is considered the most beautiful Renaissance monument in Dalmatia. From the Venetian period many outstanding Renaissance and Baroque buildings remain, such as the San Marco Tower and the Kamerlengo Castle. The Historic City of Trogir is located about 28 km from the UNESCO World Heritage in Split. The Historic City of Trogir gained the status as a UNESCO World Heritage in 1997.

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Historic City of Trogir - Historic City of Trogir: The Marmont Glorijet. Napoleon Bonaparte took power over Dalmatia in 1806 and called it the Illyrian...

Historic City of Trogir: The Marmont Glorijet. Napoleon Bonaparte took power over Dalmatia in 1806 and called it the Illyrian provinces, he ruled it until 1814. The Glorijet was built in honor of Auguste de Marmont, the French governor-general of the Illyrian provinces. The Glorijet stands only a few metres from the seaside. The Historic City of Trogir gained the status as a UNESCO World Heritage in 1997.

  1. Historic City of Trogir - Historic City of Trogir: The Marmont Glorijet. Napoleon Bonaparte took power over Dalmatia in 1806 and called it the Illyrian...

    Historic City of Trogir: The Marmont Glorijet. Napoleon Bonaparte took power over Dalmatia in 1806 and called it the Illyrian provinces, he ruled it until 1814. The Glorijet was built in honor of Auguste de Marmont, the French governor-general of the Illyrian provinces. The Glorijet stands only a few metres from the seaside. The Historic City of Trogir gained the status as a UNESCO World Heritage in 1997.

  2. Historic City of Trogir - Historic City of Trogir: One of the narrow medieval cobbled streets in Trogir. Trogir was founded by Greek colonists, it developed into an...

    Historic City of Trogir: One of the narrow medieval cobbled streets in Trogir. Trogir was founded by Greek colonists, it developed into an important harbour until the Roman period. The original Greek layout of the streets has remained unchanged, the Cardo Maximus is still the main street of the old town of Trogir and is running north-south. The Decumanus Maximus is running east-west and also still in use.

  3. Historic City of Trogir - Historic City of Trogir: The Town Hall, the Rector's Palace, was the expression of the political and economic power of the city in the...

    Historic City of Trogir: The Town Hall, the Rector's Palace, was the expression of the political and economic power of the city in the beginning of the 15th century. The Town Hall was destroyed and reconstructed in the 19th century, the façades were restored in the Renaissance style. The courtyard has a Gothic staircase and a Venetian wellhead, decorated with the winged lion of St. Mark, the coat of arms of the Venetian Republic.

  4. Historic City of Trogir - Historic City of Trogir: The Clock Tower is situated on the central square next to the Town Hall. The city of Trogir is a remarkable...

    Historic City of Trogir: The Clock Tower is situated on the central square next to the Town Hall. The city of Trogir is a remarkable example of urban continuity. Trogir was ruled by Hungary in the 12th century, by Venice from 1420 until 1797 and by Austria from 1797 until 1918. Trogir was part of former Yugoslavia and today it is a city in Croatia, a Mediterranean country on the coast of the Adriatic Sea. 

  5. Historic City of Trogir - Historic City of Trogir: The Bell Tower of St. Lawrence Cathedral. The construction of the tower started in the 14th century and was completed in...

    Historic City of Trogir: The Bell Tower of St. Lawrence Cathedral. The construction of the tower started in the 14th century and was completed in the 16th century. The St. Lawrence Cathedral and the tower illustrates all the successive styles in Dalmatia. The belll tower is one of the most beautiful mixtures of architectural styles in Dalmatia. The tower has Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance decorations.

  6. Historic City of Trogir - Historic City of Trogir: The Romanesque main entrance portal of the St. Lawrence Cathedral, (Sv. Lovre). The construction started in the...

    Historic City of Trogir: The Romanesque main entrance portal of the St. Lawrence Cathedral, (Sv. Lovre). The construction started in the 13th century and lasted several centuries. The cathedral was completed in the 17th century. The main portal is one of the most celebrated works of the Croatian artist Master Radovan, one of the greatest sculptors and architects of his time. The St. Lawrence Cathedral is the best preserved Romanesque cathedral in Croatia.

  7. Historic City of Trogir - Historic City of Trogir: The main west portal of the St. Lawrence Cathedral is also known as the Radovan's Portal. The magnificent...

    Historic City of Trogir: The main west portal of the St. Lawrence Cathedral is also known as the Radovan's Portal. The magnificent sculpted portal was created by the Croatian sculptor Radovan and completed in 1240. The portal is decorated with two sculpted lions. On the backs of the two lions are the figures of Adam and Eve, which is also seen at the Cathedral of St. James in Šibenik.

  8. Historic City of Trogir - Historic City of Trogir: A sculpture of the Christ pantocrator on the ceiling of the Blessed Orsini Chapel. The chapel is the most...

    Historic City of Trogir: A sculpture of the Christ pantocrator on the ceiling of the Blessed Orsini Chapel. The chapel is the most beautiful chapel of the St. Lawrence Cathedral and also the most magnificent Renaissance monument in Dalmatia, the cathedral is considered the best preserved Romanesque cathedral in Croatia. The construction started in the 13th century and was finished in the 17th century. 

  9. Historic City of Trogir - Historic City of Trogir: The Chapel of the Blessed Orsini, in the centre stands the tomb of Orsini, surrounded by statues of the twelve...

    Historic City of Trogir: The Chapel of the Blessed Orsini, in the centre stands the tomb of Orsini, surrounded by statues of the twelve apostles in shell-shaped niches. The Blessed Orsini chapel is one of the most beautiful chapels of the St. Lawrence Cathedral. Almost every centimetre of the chapel is embellished with sculptures. The chapel is dedicated to the patron saint of Trogir, Ivan Orsini, a bishop who lived in the 11th century.

  10. Historic City of Trogir - Historic City of Trogir: The lavishly decorated barrel vaulted ceiling of the Blessed Orsini chapel. The Blessed Orsini chapel is...

    Historic City of Trogir: The lavishly decorated barrel vaulted ceiling of the Blessed Orsini chapel. The Blessed Orsini chapel is the most beautiful Renaissance monument in Dalmatia. The chapel is one of the chapels of the St. Lawrence Cathedral. The Blessed Orsini chapel was built in 1468-1472 by Nikola Firentinac, one of the master builders of the Cathedral of St. James in Šibenik.

  11. Historic City of Trogir - Historic City of Trogir: The Kamerlengo Castle was built in the 15th century, during the reign of the Republic of Venice. The...

    Historic City of Trogir: The Kamerlengo Castle was built in the 15th century, during the reign of the Republic of Venice. The Kamerlengo Castle was built in several stages. When the Venetians occupied Trogir in 1420, they expanded a nine-sided tower into the Kamerlengo Castle. During the summer period, the castle is used as a location for theatre performances. The castle stands close to the seaside. 

  12. Historic City of Trogir - Historic City of Trogir: The tower of St. Mark was built in 1470, during the reign of the Venetian Republic. It was originally connected to...

    Historic City of Trogir: The tower of St. Mark was built in 1470, during the reign of the Venetian Republic. It was originally connected to the city walls and the Kamerlengo Castle. The tower was built in the Renaissance style, shortly after the nearby Kamerlengo Castle. It was especially built to endure the attacks of the Ottomans. The tower of St. Mark stands on the north-western edge of the Historic City of Trogir.

  13. Historic City of Trogir - Historic City of Trogir: The Cipiko Palace was built by the Cipiko Family. The palace is situated on the central square, opposite...

    Historic City of Trogir: The Cipiko Palace was built by the Cipiko Family. The palace is situated on the central square, opposite the St. Lawrence Cathedral. The façade of the Cipiko Palace has two rows of three-light windows in Venetian Gothic style. In the 15th century, the Cipiko Family was one of the most prominent families of Trogir, they ruled the city for over 300 years.

  14. Historic City of Trogir - Historic City of Trogir: The Fish Market is an open loggia, it was built in 1527. The loggia was the former customs house of Trogir....

    Historic City of Trogir: The Fish Market is an open loggia, it was built in 1527. The loggia was the former customs house of Trogir. The Fish Market is located close to the St. Nicholas Church and the Sea Gate, the south gate of the historic town of Trogir. On the south side of Trogir, most of the medieval walls and towers have been preserved. Next to the Sea Gate, travelers could take shelter in a small porch, when the gate already was closed.

  15. Historic City of Trogir - Historic City of Trogir: The Sea Gate, the south gate. The medieval centre of Trogir is surrounded by a 15th century city wall with two...

    Historic City of Trogir: The Sea Gate, the south gate. The medieval centre of Trogir is surrounded by a 15th century city wall with two gates, the Land Gate or the North Gate (Kopnena Vrata) and the Sea Gate. The 17th century Land Gate was the main entrance to historic city of Trogir. Trogir is a historic city and harbour on the Adriatic Coast, it is situated on a small island off the coast of Croatia.