Trogir City Museum: A Journey Through Time
Explore Trogir's rich history at the City Museum, housed in a stunning palace, showcasing artifacts from ancient times to the 20th century.
The Trogir City Museum, nestled within the Garagnin-Fonfogna Palace, serves as a portal to the past, narrating the captivating story of Trogir. Founded by the Greeks in the 3rd century B.C., Trogir has been influenced by Roman, Byzantine, Hungarian, Austrian, Venetian, French, and Croatian cultures. The museum's exhibits showcase the political, cultural, and artistic evolution of Trogir through the ages. Visitors can explore archaeological finds, including a late Greek relief and prehistoric artifacts. The Roman era is represented by burial artifacts and stone reliefs. The medieval period is brought to life through documents detailing the development of the autonomous commune. A gallery displays paintings by Cata Dujšin-Ribar, a local painter and poet. The Garagnin-Fonfogna library, containing around 5,500 volumes, including incunabula and parchments, is also part of the museum. The palace itself, with its blend of Romanesque and Baroque styles, adds to the museum's charm. A peaceful garden provides a space for reflection after exploring the exhibits. The museum not only highlights Trogir's significance as a trading hub in the Adriatic but also showcases its architectural brilliance, with influences from the Renaissance and Baroque periods.
Local tips
- Check the museum's working hours, as they may vary seasonally.
- Explore the peaceful garden for a moment of reflection after your museum visit.
- Combine your museum visit with a stroll through Trogir's charming cobblestone streets.
A brief summary to Трогир - город-музей
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Getting There
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Walking
The Trogir City Museum is located in the heart of Trogir's Old Town, making it easily accessible on foot from most points within the historic center. From the Land Gate (North Gate), walk straight ahead; the Museum will be on your right. From the Cathedral of St. Lawrence, walk north; the Museum will be on your left. No costs are associated with walking.
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Public Transport
If arriving by bus from Split or Split Airport, disembark at the Trogir Bus Station, located on the mainland side of Trogir. Cross the bridge leading to the Old Town. Once you enter the Old Town through the Land Gate (North Gate), the Museum will be on your right. Bus tickets from Split to Trogir range from €4.50 to €7. A local bus from Split Airport to Trogir is approximately €3.
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Parking
If arriving by car, be aware that the Old Town is pedestrian-only. Several parking lots are available on the mainland and on Čiovo Island. Parking costs vary from €1 to €6 per hour, depending on the location. Parking further from the Old Town tends to be cheaper. From the parking lots on the mainland, walk across the bridge to the Old Town. Enter through the Land Gate (North Gate); the Museum will be on your right.
