Trogir Croatia - the taste of Venice!

Trogir Croatia is one of the Dalmatian Coast's wonders. It is a small island just north of the major Croatian city of Split, separated from mainland Croatia by mere canals. The entire island has been built up like an old fortress, complete with high walls and towers. Its streets are wafer-thin and cobble stoned. In short -- it is like a small bit of Venice, but less crowded and less expensive than its more popular neighbor across the sea. The city has several major features -- such as the Castle -- the outer city wall, three large churches, and a large inner marketplace dominated by a massive clock tower and theater.

As is the case with similar cities in Italy, Trogir Croatia is a virtual maze of tight streets amidst tall buildings that snake around at many angles. Many of these buildings are beautifully decorated and ornate, reminiscent of their Venetian origins. Just be careful when wandering through the city, you might not find you way out!

But once you do, you might be ready for a nice cup of cappuccino or a tasty Italian pastry. It has a long stretch of marina caf�s, like the one under the palms and overlooking the canals. Trogir also sports a number of excellent Italian restaurants, serving authentic pizza, seafood, and pasta at bargain-basement prices.

It is also very picturesque at night. Trogir has an active nightlife, with a number of popular dance clubs and bars. Also, there are several other night spots across the canals on the mainland, with theaters and other attractions.

From Tom P. Galvin Travelogues on www.tompgalvin.com

Unesco heritage - Date of Inscription: 1997

Did you know? that entire Old city core is under protection of UNESCO world heritage? Trogir monuments, buildings and work of Art are selected (in 1997.) between very few cities in the World to represent world's culture and art treasure. It is a remarkable example of urban continuity. The orthogonal street plan of this island settlement dates back to the Hellenistic period and it was embellished by successive rulers with many fine public and domestic buildings and fortifications. Its beautiful Romanesque churches are complemented by the outstanding Renaissance and Baroque buildings from the Venetian period.

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Virtual tour of St. Lawrence Cathedral! The cathedral of St. Lawrence with Radovan's portal at the entrance are the most famous Town monuments. The cathedral, called St. John among local citizens, is the highest building in Trogir Croatia, dominating the area.

Virtual tour of Kamerlengo fortress! Fortress Kamerlengo is situated at west end of its islet, built by Venetians in Xlll - XV century as a naval base for their navy forces in this part of Adriatic. It is named by town Magistrate Camerarius. Nowadays, fortress is multimedia center with open air cinema and stage for various cultural events.

Fortress of St. Marc is situated on north-west end of islet, built by Venetians in XV century for defense from Turks. It was part of the west defense line together with fortress Kamerlengo.

Motor boats and sail boats charter If you want to see in the shortest time as much as possible of the Croatian coast and islands then a power motor yacht is the ideal choice for yacht charter in Croatia.

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