Sights in Trogir
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Cathedral of St Lovro
The glory of the town is the three-naved Venetian Cathedral of St Lovro, built from the 13th to 15th centuries and one of the finest architectural works in Croatia. Note first the Romanesque portal (1240) by Master Radovan. The sides of the portal depict lion figures (the symbol of Venice) with Adam and Eve above them, the earliest example of the nude in Dalmatian sculpture.
The outer pilasters show saints, the centre scenes represent the calendar months and the small posts feature hunting scenes. Overhead is the Nativity of Christ. At the end of the portico is another fine piece of sculpture - the baptistry sculpted in 1464 by Andrija Aleši. Enter the building through an…
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Old Town
The Old Town of Trogir occupies a tiny island in the narrow channel between Čiovo island and the mainland, just off the coastal highway. Most sights can be seen on a 15-minute walk around this island. The nearest beach is 4km west at the Hotel Medena.
The heart of the Old Town is divided from the mainland by a small channel and a few minutes' walk from the bus station. After crossing the small bridge near the station, go through the North Gate. Turn left (east) at the end of the square and you'll come to Trogir's main street, Gradska. Trogir's finest sights are around Trg Ivana Pavla II, straight ahead. The seafront, Obala Bana Berislavića, is lined with bars, restaurant…
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Kamerlengo Fortress
Kamerlengo Fortress looks exactly as a medieval fortress should. Once connected with the city walls, the fortress was built around the 15th century. At the furthest end, you'll see an elegant gazebo built by the French Marshal Marmont during the Napoleonic occupation of Dalmatia, where he used to sit and play cards amid the waves. At that time, the western end of the island was a lagoon; the malarial marshes were not drained until the 20th century. The fortress is now an open-air cinema during the summer, showing movies at 21:00.
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Town Museum
Even though it's a pocket-size town, there's plenty to see in Trogir. The town has retained many intact and beautiful buildings from its age of glory - between the 13th and 15th centuries. As you enter, notice the Renaissance North Gate with the statue of the town protector, St Ivan Orsini, hovering overhead. As you proceed down Kohl-Genscher, you may wish to stop in the Town Museum housed in the former Garanjin-Fanfogna palace. The five rooms exhibit books, documents, drawings and period costumes from Trogir's long history.
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North Gate
Even though it's a pocket-size town, there's plenty to see in Trogir. The town has retained many intact and beautiful buildings from its age of glory - between the 13th and 15th centuries. As you enter, notice the Renaissance North Gate with the statue of the town protector, St Ivan Orsini, hovering overhead.
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Lučić Palace
Walk along the waterfront and notice the portal and courtyard of the Renaissance Lučić Palace, next to the Fontana Restaurant. If you keep walking you'll come to the Kamerlengo Fortress, which looks exactly as a medieval fortress should.
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Church of St John the Baptist
Southeast of the cathedral, look at the magnificent carved portal on the Church of St John the Baptist representing the mourning of Christ. Inside, you can see 14th to 17th century paintings and statues in the gallery (Pinakoteka).
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Ćipiko Palace
Next to the cathedral, the Ćipiko Tourist Office occupies the Ćipiko Palace, with its stunning carved triforium, the work of Firentinac and Aleši.
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Town Hall
The 15th-century town hall opposite the cathedral has a Gothic yard decorated with coats of arms and a stone head.
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