Trogir is a destination characterised by a variety of natural, cultural, and historical attractions. One of the peculiarities of this Mediterranean city is its placement on the island and the indented island archipelago that belongs to the city. Trogir is also a well-connected tourist destination, and good roads, which provide tourists with fast and safe availability to travel to selected destinations, are particularly important for yachtsmen. The vicinity of the airport of Split, which is only a few kilometres away from the city, is also of great importance. When we add a number of cultural – historical monuments, a rich gastronomic offer, natural beauties, and a large number of islands belonging to the Trogir archipelago, Trogir is indeed a paradise for yachtsmen.
Due to its geographical position, Trogir has always been the perfect place for living. With its naturally protected port, many springs of drinking water, fertile soil in the hinterland, and stone from local quarries, Trogir has been inhabited for more than 3, 600 years. This inspiring Mediterranean city has attracted many great masters ever since the time of the ancient Greeks. These masters lived in Trogir and created some of their most famous masterpieces here. Various artists, writers, craftsmen, and travelers found their inspiration in Trogir and have left behind numerous marks of their work.
Trogir is the city of Masters, the city which slowly but convincingly pulls us into an enchanted labyrinth of beauty, into narrow stone streets made of yellow smooth stone. The colors of the stone remind us of the colors of the warm, afternoon sun.
This city of Masters began its master story with the portal of Master Radovan, Muscardelli, Aleši, Blaž Jurjev Trogiranin, Firentinac, and Duknović. These masters marked a turning point in the history of Trogir, placing it at the very top of the art world.
Over the centuries, Trogir has turned into a magnificent treasury with many historical and cultural monuments, so UNESCO placed it on the list of protected cultural sites in 1997.
- Cathedral of Saint Lawrence and its main entrance, Radovan’s portal
The Cathedral of St. Lawrence also known as the Cathedral of St. John of Trogir is the most famous church in Trogir. The construction of the Cathedral lasted for five centuries and the mixture of styles can be seen on the bell tower. The first floor was built in Gothic style, the second in Venetian floral Gothic style, and the third in Renaissance style.
Several great masters contributed to the construction of the Cathedral. The most significant artistic value has the main entrance or Radovan’s portal. The portal is a sculptural masterpiece.
- The Monastery of Saint Nicholas and the Collection of Art Kairos
In the cloistered benedictine monastery of Saint Nicholas, you can visit the Collection of Art Kairos. In this wonderful collection, you can see the oldest relief in Trogir from the 3rd century B.C. The relief shows the Greek god of happiness, Kairos, which is depicted as a young man with wings on his back and feet.
