Friday, January 27, 2012

Trogir- town of a happy moment

Although a rather small town Trogir is one of the must see towns in Croatia. Known for tis beauty both in arhitecture, art and natural Trogir will attract both the ones looking for sightseeing and the beach and nature lovers.

Trogir


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A town of 2300 years of continuous urban tradition is one of the major touristic spots on Croatian coastline. During its long history the towns’ culture was created under the influence of old Greeks, Romans, and Venetians that give Trogir a unique beauty. Explore the small streets and squares that appear like labyrinth. Visit the famous sights Trogir is well known like Cathedral of St. Lawrence, the Kamerlengo fortress, the town gate, the Cipiko place, the Town Hall, the Church of St. Nicholas and more. Enjoy the famous Trogir gastronomy in one of the towns’ many restaurants.

Trogir history	Trogir culture	Unesco
Founded in 3rd century BC, by the Greeks, Trogir has been occupied by the Romans, the Byzantines, the Hungarians, the Venetians and the French. This gives the town a unique opportunity to be influenced by many nations, which has been as a result unusually beautiful architecture and variety of different custom.	The culture of Trogir is strongly influenced by its history. Many regions and Croatian artists were a part of today’s Trogir culture. Some of the most famous sights in Trogir are: The cathedral of St. Lawrence with Radovan's portal, the Kamerlengo fortress, the Town gate, the Cipiko place, the Town hall, the Church of saint Nickolas, a museum, a picture gallery and the Kairos art collection.	Today recognized as one of best preserved Romanesque-Gothic towns in Central Europe is a part of UNESCO list World Cultural Heritage. Trogir 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.

In Trogir surroundings must sees are:

- Cave Mujina inhabited biggest Neanderthal site in Dalmatia
- Canyon from Plano to Labin with Roman and Napoleon roads
- Swamp Pantan one of the biggest European bird reserves
- Franciscan monastery St. Anthony
- Church Virgin Mary in Prizidnica
- 1,500 years old olive tree in Kastel Stafilic

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