The Town of Happy Moments: A Trogir Old Town Tour

Discover Trogir‘s Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site just off the Dalmatian coast where, over the centuries, an array of conquerors left their mark. On this walking tour, we’ll follow these historical footprints along the little island’s glistening shoreline, and delve deep into Trogir‘s story. Starting in front of Trogir‘s Northern Gate, you‘ll step through this historical portal and learn about the island‘s Greek and Roman periods. You'll zip through a labyrinth of narrow streets toward the picturesque main square that surrounds Saint Lawrence‘s Cathedral. After a stroll along Trogir Promenade, you’ll follow this tiny island‘s shoreline back to the Northern Gate where our tour ends. Along the way, I‘ll tell you what the area was like under Greek, Roman, Venetian, French, Austro-Hungarian, and Yugoslavian rule. You‘ll also take in Pasike, a serene neighbourhood where you‘ll see Saint Mark‘s Tower, an impressive example of Venetian architecture. On this Trogir tour, you‘ll have a chance to: • Take in the island‘s medieval heritage, architecture, and art • Find out about Kamerlengo Castle‘s strategic role in protecting the port • Hear the story of Saint Lawrence‘s martyrdom at Saint Lawrence's cathedral • Learn the reason behind the town‘s nicknames, ‘The Little Venice’ and ‘The Town of Happy Moments’ • Pass through the Southern Gate (or Sea Gate) and walk along Riva Promenade, beside the sea • Discover how the Black Plague prompted the building of Saint Sebastian‘s Church, the town‘s second church • Explore Pasike, a former peasants‘ neighborhood, while you follow the path that goes all around the tiny island By the end of this one-hour tour, you‘ll have a better understanding of the rich history, local lifestyle, and peculiar details that make Trogir so unique. You‘ll also get recommendations on what to do and see after the tour.

Price: £11.99 from VoiceMap