Trogir: Old Town, Cycling Routes and Regional Cuisine

• The medieval town was built on the layout of a Hellenistic and Roman city.
• Kamerlengo Fortress was built between 1420 and 1437 on the southwestern side of the island where the historic old town is located.
• Several cycling routes run through Žedno and Arbanija; their routes differ.
• A seasonal ferry service connects Trogir with Drvenik Veliki and Drvenik Mali.

Trogir’s history shows how different eras shaped the town: the medieval city stands on an older Hellenistic and Roman layout. The architectural history of individual buildings also reflects change. The large and small Cipicco, or Ćipiko, palaces were created by combining Romanesque buildings.

One striking landmark is Kamerlengo Fortress. It was built between 1420 and 1437 on the southwestern side of the island where the historic old town is located. Its largest and oldest tower offers sweeping views of the city. Today, the fortress building also houses the Trogir City Museum. The Cathedral of St. Lawrence (Sveti Lovre) is known for its religious art, especially the 13th-century Radovan Portal. The Museum of Sacred Art displays religious artworks from the 13th to the 16th century. Some come from the cathedral, while others come from churches elsewhere in Trogir.

The routes differ in their itineraries and names. The Čiovo section of the “Doživite Čiovo” cycling route passes through Žedno and Arbanija. “Trogir s visoka” follows the sequence Čiovo – Balan – Žedno – Arbanija – Mastrinka – Balan Čiovo. If you are looking for a route that starts and ends in Trogir, the “Čiovsko blago” family and trekking cycling route passes through Žedno and returns to Trogir. The “Mistika otoka” road cycling route also passes through Žedno and Arbanija, among other places.

The Trogir Bike project offers planned, varied and marked cycling routes. The Trogir Outdoor Festival traditionally takes place in May. If you are including cycling in your travel plans, you can consider these details alongside the specific routes as different ways to shape your stay.

Most of Trogir’s beaches are in Arbanija on the island of Čiovo. Garagnin-Fanfogna Park, locally also known as Garanjinov vrtal, was established around 1800 as an agricultural and experimental estate with a park-like character. It is home to more than 350 plant species. These places offer a different focus from the old town and its architecture.

The seasonal ferry service can also be a factor in planning your trip: it connects Trogir with Drvenik Veliki and Drvenik Mali, with several departures per day during the season. The service operates as Jadrolinija’s Drvenik Veli – Drvenik Mali – Trogir route.

Savory dishes associated with Trogir include peka, brodetto and buzara. Another local specialty is Trogirski rafiol, a pastry with a long tradition in Trogir. Restaurant il Ponte serves traditional cuisine with a modern twist, including multi-course tasting menus with or without wine pairings. Alongside culture and cycling, this gives you a distinct culinary focus to consider when planning your trip.

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When does the Trogir Outdoor Festival traditionally take place?

The Trogir Outdoor Festival traditionally takes place in May.

Where are most of Trogir’s beaches?

Most of the beaches are in Arbanija on the island of Čiovo.

Which cycling route starts and ends in Trogir?

The “Čiovsko blago” family and trekking cycling route starts and ends in Trogir and passes through Žedno.

How often does the seasonal ferry run?

During the season, there are several departures per day between Trogir, Drvenik Veliki and Drvenik Mali.

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