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Updated 2023 - Situated on an island in the Adriatic Sea, Trogir in Croatia offers a city centre with narrow alleys, cobbled streets and cosy outdoor cafes. It's very charming to stroll around here, and the old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its architecture.

Trogir in Croatia

Trogir is located about 25 kilometres northwest of Split and is a small town with about 13,000 inhabitants. The town today consists of three parts:

The main part of the city, located on the mainland
Old Town, located on a small island
Island of Ciovo, which is located outside the Old Town

A city with a long history

Trogir has a history that spans more than 2000 years. Throughout history, the city has had Greek, Roman, Venetian and French rulers, among others, contributing to an exciting cultural heritage. It is interesting to stroll around the alleys and see the traces of the different eras of the city's history.

Det finns gott om trånga gränder i Trogir i Kroatien — There are plenty of narrow alleys

1. Fascinated by the Unesco World Heritage Site in Trogir

In 1997, the Old Town of Trogir was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its historic architecture. The old town includes several churches and buildings in Roman, Renaissance and Baroque architectural styles. The medieval city that we liked immediately with the old part surrounded by a 15th century city wall and a 14th century castle.

Medeltidsstaden Trogir Kroatien — A beautiful and historic city

2. Admire the central square and alleys

In Trogir's Old Town, you can visit the central square, Trg Ivana Pavla II, where the town hall is located, and stroll through the charming cobbled alleys. Here, tables are set at an angle and potted plants hang wildly from the balconies.

Of course, there are also plenty of small shops where you can buy tunics, jewellery and genuine sponges.

Trånga gränder — Crowded alleys in Trogir

3. See the Cathedral of St Lawrence

Walking around the Old Town of Trogir, you can't miss the 14th century Cathedral of St Lawrence. Here you can see the amazing gateway, made by Master Radovan. You can also climb to the top of the tower to get a panoramic view of the city or take a selfie. In the same building with an external exit, the Ivan-Orsini Chapel is also worth a visit.

4. Travelling back in time in the Kamerlengo Fortress

Another major attraction is the 15th century Kamerlengo Fortress. For a small fee, you can walk around the walls of the fortress and climb the tower. In summer, it is not uncommon for concerts and other events to be organised here.

5. Inspired by the monastery of St Dominic

The Abbey of St Dominic was built in the 13th century and adds to the medieval atmosphere of the town. Located on the south-west side of the island, near the seafront, the monastery is well worth checking out.

The monastery of St Dominic is on the left of the picture.

6. Taste the vegetable market

On the mainland, near the bridge to the Old Town, you'll find the Vegetable Market. Here you can browse fruit and vegetables; Croatian olive oil is excellent and other local products such as the local brandy Rakija. Right next door is the fish market, where the city's fishermen offer the catch of the day.

7. Sunbathing and swimming on beaches in Trogir

We were not so interested in swimming now in October, but there are of course bathing places and beaches in Trogir. The most popular beach is Okrug beach on the island of Ciovo, which is a lively beach with several bars and restaurants. On the same island you will find Okrug Gornji, Marina Seget and Slatine beaches. Here are some other beaches in the area:

Pantan is about 1.5 kilometres east of the Old Town. This is a gravel and sandy beach about 500 metres long, and there is also a bar.
Kava is about 12 kilometres from the centre of Trogir. There are no restaurants or other services here.
Medena is about 4 kilometres from the town. This beach is about 3 kilometres long and offers various water sports, among other things.
Krknjasi is located on the island of Drvenik Veliki.

Strand i Trogir i Kroatien — The beach at camping Rozac on the island of Ciovo

8. Stroll along the seafront

Strolling along the quayside with boating on one side and the old town on the other is idyllic. There are also plenty of nice restaurants in Trogir with cosy outdoor seating along the quay. We checked out a few and saw that the menu seemed to be about the same in several. We chose one, and the food tasted excellent without standing out in any way. Barbecue is common on the menu, and there is also plenty of seafood.

9. Experience more historical sites in Trogir

There are many historic buildings and monuments to experience in the old city centre.

The Land Gate (North Town Gate) from 1656 in Baroque style, the best preserved of the two in Trogir.
The Cipiko Palace comes from the noble family of Cipiko and is located opposite St Lawrence Cathedral.
Vitturi Tower, located along the seafront and part of a tower in the wall.
The 14th century town hall which was once a palace
The city hall with the large working clock tower with lots of history.

Trogir är en charmig medeltidsstad — St Lawrence Cathedral stands out in the background.

10. Enjoy adventures on the Adriatic Sea

Around Trogir is the Adriatic Sea with lots of wonderful adventures on the sea and the beautiful islands. Pick up your map with all the information at the Tourist Board in Trogir's central square Ivana Pavla II. Try to get active with...

A boat trip to the island of Solta, a picturesque island with only 1500 inhabitants.
A full day to the Blue Lagoon where you can swim and snorkel in the crystal clear waters of the islands of Drvenik and Krknas.
Jet ski safari in group or alone
Fishing off Trogir
Rent a sailing boat

More to do in Trogir

In addition to the sights mentioned above, there are several other great things to do in Trogir. If you want to know even more about the city's history and sights, you can.

Cookery courses
wine tastings
Guided tour with "Emaus Tourist guide Trogir"
Town museum
Museum of Sacred art
Learn how to shoot a bow and arrow with "Bows and arrows".
Go-karting with "Karting arena Trogir"
Quad bike with "Quad adventures"

Visiting Trogir in low season

Here in October, the worst tourist season is over and there is no need to crowd, even though an unexpectedly large number of Chinese have found their way here. In summary: Trogir is a little gem in Croatia and we can highly recommend a visit here!

Trogir Kroatien — A charming staircase in the city centre

Stay at Camping Rozac

We have parked our motorhome at camping Rozac, which is located on the large island just off the island where the Old Town is located. From here you can walk into town, which takes about 20 minutes. The campsite is full of trees and is located along the coast, with the beautiful green shimmering water just outside.

Things to see and do near Trogir

Do you have time and opportunity to explore the area around Trogir? Then there is plenty to choose from. Here are suggestions for some nice and interesting excursions:

Facts about Trogir in Croatia

Country: Croatia
Landscape: Dalmatia
County: Split-Dalmatia County
Population: 13 000 (2011)
Name: Trogir (Traù in Italian and Trau in German)
Industries: Shipyards and tourism
Climate: Mediterranean climate with 2,700 hours of sunshine per year.
Temperature: The average temperature for the whole year is above 15 degrees and in summer you can expect temperatures around or above 30 degrees.
Water temperature: The bathing temperature in summer is just over 25 degrees.

Things to see and do in Trogir

Attractions: Trg Ivana Pavla II, Town Hall, Loggia Doorway, Land Gate (North Gate), St Lawrence Cathedral, Kamerlengo Fortress, Marmont's Monument, St Mark's Fortress, St Dominic's Monastery, St Michael's Bell Tower, St Sebastian, Ivan Orsini Chapel, St Peter's Church, Cipico Palace, Vitturi Tower and the Waterfront Promenade.
Activities: Sun and sea, boat trips, sailboat hire, canoe hire, guided city walks, cookery classes and wine tasting.

History of Trogir

Early historyArchaeological findings show that the island where the Old Town now stands was probably already inhabited in the Bronze and Iron Ages.
The founding of the city: Trogir was founded as a Greek colony in the late 200s or early 100s BC. The ancient Greeks called the settlement Tragoúrion.
The Roman Empire: The expansion of the Roman Empire led to the Romanisation of the settlement even before Christ. The Roman name for the settlement was Tragurium. The town developed into an important harbour town in the Roman province of Dalmatia. Over time, Western Roman civilisation declined and the area suffered repeated barbarian attacks. Trogir retained some autonomy, however, through political contacts with the Byzantine Empire.
Migration period: During the migration period in the 6th century, Slavs (Croats) gradually moved into the area. The Croats established a principality in the 7th century.
The Middle Ages: During the Middle Ages, Trogir maintained some independence by paying tribute to various ruling rulers. The city was mainly controlled by Hungary, but also by the Byzantine Empire and Venice.
15th century: Venice took over and ruled until 1797, during which time the city prospered economically and culturally.
19th and 20th century: With the exception of a brief French occupation, the city (and all of Dalmatia) fell to the Austrians, who retained power until 1918. Trogir then merged into the state that eventually became known as Yugoslavia. During World War II, Trogir was occupied by Fascist Italy, and after the Italian surrender in 1943, Trogir was taken by German troops. This in turn led to the aerial bombing of the city by the Allies in 1944. Later that year, Trogir was incorporated into the re-established Yugoslavia. Since 1991, Trogir has been part of independent Croatia.

Accommodation in Trogir in Croatia

Hotel: Trogir has a relatively large number of hotels and hostels. There is accommodation both in the Old Town and on the mainland, but most accommodation is on the island of Ciovo. Check Booking.com or Hotels.com, for example. During the high season, it is advisable to book well in advance.
Apartments: Many residents rent out rooms and apartments privately. During the summer, it is advisable to book these in good time.
Camping: Camp Rozac is located on the larger island off the island where the Old Town is located. There are both cottages and pitches for camping vehicles. The address is Šetalište Stjepana Radića 56, HR-21225 Okrug Gornji. There are also other campsites in the area: Labadusa (Ciovo Island), Seget (2 kilometres from Trogir) and Vranjica Belvedere (5 kilometres from Trogir).

Travelling to Trogir in Croatia

Flight: You can fly to Split, and in high season SAS flies directly from Stockholm Arlanda to Split. From Split to Trogir it takes about 50 minutes by car, and there are also buses.
Car: It takes about 15-16 hours to drive to Trogir in Croatia from Rostock in Germany (1690 kilometres), counting pure driving time. You can drive through Germany, Austria and Slovenia to get to Croatia.
Bus: There are local buses from, for example, Split. The buses run regularly and are not very expensive. There are also private minibuses.

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Ditte says:

What a lovely little town. And now that the tourists have left, I can imagine that it is even nicer.
And as for the Chinese, they know all the hot spots....
Lovely pictures from a city that beckons. But in low season, I think.

11 October 2015 - 16:08

Steve says:

What a wonderful country that is "full of small idyllic towns that are easy to fall in love with".

11 October 2015 - 17:00

Lennart says:

Croatia offers many beautiful places!

One more beautiful than the other! Simply a fantastic country!

Keep up the good work

11 October 2015 - 17:24

BP says:

I can see why you fell in love with it. What a gem! When I saw the scooters in picture 2, I thought that it is probably not a big idea to own a car in that city;-) Then I liked very much the city wall that kind of goes "through" the houses.
When I see such old buildings, I sometimes wonder if what is being built today will still be there in 500-600 years. I don't think so...

11 October 2015 - 18:02

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Ditte, sure, it's almost even more cosy to visit places like this when the high season is over. And yes, the Chinese seem to have a nose for the good stuff 😉.

Steve, well it's no wonder that many people are fond of Croatia!

Lennart, can only agree!

BP, inside the city walls, it's probably only scooters and bikes that apply! But there are car roads outside the wall and there we could also drive 😉 Interesting thought as you say, wondering what is left in the future of what we build....

11 October 2015 - 18:11

Matts Torebring says:

We can only agree, Trogir is really cosy. Be well

11 October 2015 - 19:34

Linnea Edmark says:

As I have probably written in several comments, I have a weakness for alleys and villages, cities and towns with a well-preserved city centre and exciting history. I would probably like Trogir 🙂
Greetings Linnea

11 October 2015 - 22:10

Lars Permelin says:

I'm wondering what it's like to live in a medieval town all the time, at least in the pictures it looks both special and cosy.

11 October 2015 - 22:59

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Matts, it's hard not to love Trogir! 🙂

Linnea, you would surely like Trogir! 🙂

Lars, yes, one can wonder!? It is probably cosy, but it must be a bit special to always (at least in high season) be surrounded by photographing tourists... 😉.

12 October 2015 - 7:30

Rolle o Carina says:

Can only agree, Wonderfully beautiful 🙂 🙂

Have fun and enjoy.........:-)

12 October 2015 - 10:54

Ama de casa says:

Oh so nice! And I just love when you find campsites within walking distance to the villages/towns. Especially when it's such a wonderful place 🙂 .

12 October 2015 - 11:11

Gunilla Stand says:

Trogir is our favourite city too! Really longing to go back when I see your pictures!!!
Take care and enjoy! ☀️☀️☀️

12 October 2015 - 14:15

Carina says:

Sounds wonderful. Might be the next destination

12 October 2015 - 16:44

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Rolle and Carina, yes and it's important to enjoy as long as it's reasonably warm too, soon it will be colder here too 😉.

Ama de casa, we agree. We don't like being "isolated" in a campsite, we want to be able to move around!

Nilla, funny that you also like Trogir. Really a super cosy city! 🙂

Carina, we can highly recommend Trogir. There are also many nice places to visit in the neighbourhood, such as Split and Krka National Park.

12 October 2015 - 17:02

Things to do in Trogir - 10 sights and experiences

Trogir in Croatia

A city with a long history

1. Fascinated by the Unesco World Heritage Site in Trogir

2. Admire the central square and alleys

3. See the Cathedral of St Lawrence

4. Travelling back in time in the Kamerlengo Fortress

5. Inspired by the monastery of St Dominic

6. Taste the vegetable market

7. Sunbathing and swimming on beaches in Trogir

8. Stroll along the seafront

9. Experience more historical sites in Trogir

10. Enjoy adventures on the Adriatic Sea

More to do in Trogir

Visiting Trogir in low season

Stay at Camping Rozac

Things to see and do near Trogir

Facts about Trogir in Croatia

Things to see and do in Trogir

History of Trogir

Accommodation in Trogir in Croatia

Travelling to Trogir in Croatia

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