Split & Trogir

Split

Split is most famous as the location of the retirement home for the Emperor Diocletian. Today, Split's amazing architecture and state of preservence make it one of the most beautiful stages in the world for Verdi's Aida, performed every year as part of the Split Summer Festival. There are two main squares, the Pjaca and the Peristyle which give the city of Split a stylish and laid-back sophistication. Sitting at one of the cafes lining the palm-shaded waterfront is an indulgent pleasure. The overall urban structure is common for mediaeval cities and along the with stunning Roman palace is protected by UNESCO.

The Emperor's Palace now forms the extraordinary old town of Split, covering almost 7 acres with gates through the walls leading in and out of the main streets. Diocletian's quarters were in the southern, seaward end of the complex whilst the staff and Legionaries lived in the northern section. Other sights in the old city include the Papalic Palace, now the city museum, the Cathedral of St Dominus (once the mausoleum of the emperor) and the gates themselves and nearby Mediaeval streets are certainly worthy of some time exploring on foot.

Today’s Split is the product of 17 centuries of building, renovating and remodelling, so that the new of today meshes with the old of yesterday. At the core of this sprawling cityscape is the palace that Emperor Diocletian built for his golden years at the turn of the 4th century. What began as an imperial residence and fortified camp is today an intriguing warren of narrow cobblestone streets, where pre-Romanesque churches live alongside Gothic chapels, histroy-filled museums abut galleries of contemporary art and delicious-smelling restaurants compete with bustling cafes for the attention of passers-by.

Wandering through the open air market or sitting on sun-warmed stone, it is easy to forget that behind the two-metre-thick walls, there is a modern, busy port. And it is that juxtaposition which lies at the very heart of Split’s charm. The mausoleum of the pagan Roman emperor evolved with time into world’s oldest Roman Catholic church.

Trogir

Rising out of the sea on its own island (just 20m off the mainland), this magnificent little town was founded by the Greeks and built up by the Romans, Croats and Venetians. Its maze of small streets is a delightful car-free place with many bars and restaurants, dominated by the Cathedral. Opposite the Cathedral on the main square is the Cipiko Palace, a lavishly decorated 15th Century mansion with triple-arched windows.

Trogir is a unique cultural monument and therefore it was registered on the UNESCO list in 1997. The unique historical centre and the richness of cultural and historical heritage, which inspired chance travellers as well as travel writers through centuries, offers visitors an unforgettable encounter of past and present.

THE ISLAND OF CIOVO
The island is connected to the main land by a bridge. Its nature, history, ruins and beaches make it ideal for relaxation. There are numerous little churches scattered all over the island with its remarkable treasures, e.g the church dedicated to the Holy Virgin set by the sea in a peaceful oasis of pine trees, the Franciscan monastery of Saint Anthony, the Dominican monastery of Saint Cross in the vicinity of the Hotel Sveti Kriz.

The whole city is a monument complex from which only the best – known are listed as it follows:

• St. Barbara's church is the most interesting early medieval church, probably dating back to the XI century.
• St. Lawrence cathedral (called St. John by the citizens) is one of the most valuable monuments on the eastern coast of the Adriatic.
• The Kamerlengo fortress, built in Venetian times, is the most beautiful stage housing music evenings, concerts, manifestations, festivals, various plays.

There are so many  interesting features and stories lived and told in the silence of the narrow streets of the old town. The city gate has the iron spikes that once defended their citizens from enemies attacking the town. Nearby the old fish market  was once used as accommodation for those who did not arrive to the town before  the city gate was closed. Those who did not follow the laws  in the 13th century were put on the pillory.

There is so much magic to discover and to feel in Trogir, so much beauty to see in this jewel of the Adriatic sea.This tourist destination with a favorable climate offers you all possible summer activities in its gulfs, sandy beaches, which are combined with lively night life in its clubs and numerous coffee bars and cultural events. Instead of telling you a story about it, we will just invite you to come and discover it yourself!

Hotels in Split	(scroll down for Trogir Hotels)
Hotel Vestibul (4*)	Hotel Marmont (4*)	Hotel Peristil (3*)
The Hotel Vestibul is located in the heart of the palace between the Emperor's chambers and the square. The hotel was created by merging three palaces from three different periods: Romanic, Gothic and Renaissance and combines modern interiors with the original Roman walls.	The Marmont Hotel is situated right in the heart of the old vibrant city, inside the walls of the Diocletian Palace. There are just 21 rooms, offering contemporary style with dark walnut furniture and blanched oak flooring.	The Peristil Hotel is located at the Saint Domnius square on which today’s Cathedral is to be found. The "Peristyle" is a real monument to Roman architecture, with wonderful arches and its astonishing northern entrance which once led to the Emperor’s quarters and Basements.

Hotels in Trogir
Hotel Concordia (2*)	Hotel Palace Derossi (3*)	Hotel Fontana (3*)
The Concordia is the only hotel which is actually situated on the Promenade of the UNESCO city of Trogir, between the Kamerlengo Fortress and the 13th Century convent of St. Dominic.	The Derossi Palace is a complex of stone houses situated in the centre of the old town of Trogir, just a few steps from the town's north gate. The Derossi's style is a mixture of Renaissance and classicism; a pleasant atmosphere of a modern hotel in an antique palace.	The Fontana Hotel is situated in the old part of Trogir. The picturesque hotel was built to a high quality and in the local style. The hotel is fully air-conditioned.
Hotel Sv. Petr	Hotel Tragos (3*)	Hotel Villa Karara
The "St. Peter" Villa is located inside the historic nucleus of Trogir; it is situated next to the church of St. Peter.	The Hotel Tragos is situated in an old Baroque palace dating from the 18th Century in the very centre of Trogir. The hotel is only 20m away from the city square, the Pjaca and the famous St. Lawrence Cathedral.	The Villa Karara is located in the centre of the old town of Trogir, the accommodation retains the spirit of an old town house with modern facilities.

Hotels in Trogir  (Ciovo Island)
Hotel Sveti Kriz		Hotel Palace
The Hotel Sveti Križ is a three star hotel set by the sea, surrounded by the pine forest in the vicinity of the Saint Cross church. It is located on the north-east side of the island of Ciovo, overlooking the beach.		The Hotel Palace is a family-run hotel situated on Ciovo Island, only a short distance from the centre of the UNESCO-listed town Trogir.

Customer comments:

"We stayed at he Hotel Concordia in Trogir and we would give it high ratings on everything - very friendly, well-run place and nice to have breakfast outside overlooking the harbor."

 

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