Historic City of Trogir

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The Historic City of Trogir: A Remarkable Example of Urban Continuity

The Historic City of Trogir, located on a small island off the Dalmatian coast in Croatia, is a testament to the enduring legacy of human civilization. Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997, Trogir stands as a remarkable example of urban continuity, boasting an uninterrupted history that spans over two millennia.

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UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site

Trogir is a remarkable example of urban continuity. The orthogonal street plan of this island settlement dates back to the Hellenistic period and it was embellished by successive rulers with many fine public and domestic buildings and fortifications. Its beautiful Romanesque churches are complemented by the outstanding Renaissance and Baroque buildings from the Venetian period.

UNESCO Justification of the World Heritage Site

The Committee decided to inscribe this property on the basis of criteria (ii) and (iv), considering that Trogir is an excellent example of a medieval town built on and conforming with the layout of a Hellenistic and Roman city that has conserved its urban fabric to an exceptional degree and with the minimum of modern interventions, in which the trajectory of social and cultural development is clearly visible in every aspect of the townscape.

Encyclopedia Record: Trogir

Trogir is a historic town and harbour on the Adriatic coast in Split-Dalmatia County, Croatia, with a population of 10,107 (2021) and a total municipal population of 12,393 (2021). The historic part of the city is situated on a small island between the Croatian mainland and the island of Čiovo. It lies 27 kilometres west of the city of Split.

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