Discover Trogir: Old Town, culture and cycling routes
Accommodation in Trogir
Trogir is a medieval town built on the plan of a Hellenistic and Roman city. Its history is reflected in buildings such as Kamerlengo Fortress, the Cathedral of St Lawrence and the connected Romanesque buildings of the Cipicco/Ćipiko Palaces. There are also cycling routes across Čiovo, regional dishes, a seasonal ferry service and beaches in Arbanija. This gives you several ways to explore Trogir, depending on what you want your stay to focus on.
Old Town and architectural history
Kamerlengo Fortress was built between 1420 and 1437 on the southwestern side of the island where Trogir’s historic Old Town is located. It is a viewpoint over Trogir, and the largest and oldest tower offers wide-ranging views of the city. The large and small Cipicco/Ćipiko Palaces were created by joining Romanesque buildings.
The Cathedral of St Lawrence is known for its 13th-century Radovan Portal. The origins of Trogir’s religious artworks also point to the city’s churches: the Museum of Sacred Art collection includes numerous works from the 13th to the 16th century, some from the cathedral and others from churches elsewhere in Trogir. Trogir City Museum is housed in the fortress.
The “Trogirska četvorka” dance, performed by KUD Kvadrilja, is also part of the local cultural tradition. This well-known dance consists of four dances. Alongside its stone buildings, Trogir offers a tangible connection to local dance traditions.
Cycling routes across Čiovo
Several cycling routes list specific place names for tours on Čiovo. The Čiovo section of “Doživite Čiovo” passes through Žedno and Arbanija. The road cycling route “Trogir s visoka” follows the sequence Čiovo – Balan – Žedno – Arbanija – Mastrinka – Balan Čiovo. “Mistika otoka” also passes through Žedno and Arbanija, among other places.
The family and trekking cycling route “Čiovsko blago” starts and ends in Trogir and passes through Žedno. These descriptions therefore differ, for example, in whether a route explicitly starts and ends in Trogir or lists a sequence of places on Čiovo. Trogir Bike has a variety of marked cycling routes planned. Routes and conditions may change; check the latest information before setting out.
Seasonal planning
A seasonal ferry service connects Trogir with Drvenik Veliki and Drvenik Mali. During the season, there are several departures per day. Check the timetable before your trip so you can plan around the seasonal service.
The Trogir Outdoor Festival traditionally takes place in May. If you want to plan your trip around it, check the dates for the relevant edition, as they may change in future years.
Beaches and regional cuisine
Most of Trogir’s beaches are in Arbanija on the island of Čiovo. If beaches are important to your trip, include Arbanija when choosing where to stay.
Savory dishes associated with Trogir include peka, brodetto and buzara. Trogirski rafiol is a traditional specialty with a long history in Trogir. Restaurant il Ponte offers traditional cuisine with a modern touch, as well as multi-course tasting menus with or without wine pairings. Check the current offering before visiting.
Discover more destinations: Zedno, Okrug Donji, Trogir, Mastrinka, Arbanija, Divulje, Drvenik Mali, Plano.
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