Visit Trogir, the Tiny Croatian Town Nicknamed Little Venice
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There are no canals in tiny Trogir. No gondolas. No bridges over meandering waterways.
Never mind. It’s still nicknamed “Little Venice” for its labyrinth of narrow cobbled streets.
And if you visit Croatia, you might wonder – is Trogir worth visiting?
Short answer? Yes!
If you can, try to make it to the medieval island town of Trogir.
One of Croatia’s prettiest beach towns, it’s an easy day trip from Split (and its fabulous Diocletian’s Palace)…
And a day trip to Trogir is one of the top things to do when you visit Split.
Why you should visit Trogir!
Its rich history dates back 2,300 years ago. Founded by the Greeks, it was occupied by the Romans and later the Venetians.
Today, Trogir is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, gorgeously set within medieval walls – like a fairy tale town dreamed up by Hans Christian Andersen.
Look here! Look there!
Trogir is a lovely muddle of stone palaces, homes, shops, cafés (serving delicious Croatian cakes and sweets) and other buildings from the Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque periods.
Cathedral of St. Lovro, Trogir
Don’t miss the Cathedral of St. Lovro (St. Lawrence).
A highlight is the amazing Romanesque doorway carved by Master Radovan (one of Croatia’s finest builders) in 1240.
On the outer edge of the doorway are two lions, upon which two nude statues of Adam and Eve stand.
Also be sure to climb to the top of the cathedral’s 150-foot (47-meter) tall bell tower (but only if you’re not afraid of heights).
The views are awesome from up here!
Is Trogir worth visiting?
So, are you still debating whether to visit Trogir?
Have a look at these other photos of Trogir. And then you can decide…
Have you wandered about Trogir?
Did you feel butterflies in your stomach as you climbed the cathedral’s bell tower?
More Croatia travel information
See our other Croatia travel guides:
- The Perfect 14-Day Croatia Itinerary (Dalmatian Coast)
- 10 Best Beach Towns in Croatia
- 17 Wonderful Things to Do on Hvar Island
- The 15 Best Things to Do on Brac Island
- 21 Delightful Things to Do in Split
- Visiting Diocletian’s Palace in Split
- 15 Best Dubrovnik Beaches
- Get High! Walk the Dubrovnik City Walls
- 33 Delicious Croatian Desserts You Must Try!
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Photo credits: 2, 3, 5 to 7, 9 to 11, 13, 15 © Janice and George Mucalov, SandInMySuitcase
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