The town of Trogir is a historic city and harbour located on an island between Čiovo Island and the Croatian mainland, on the Adriatic coast. It is about 30 kilometres towards the west of Split, in the county of Split-Dalmatia, and is home to a population...more
The town of Trogir is a historic city and harbour located on an island between Čiovo Island and the Croatian mainland, on the Adriatic coast. It is about 30 kilometres towards the west of Split, in the county of Split-Dalmatia, and is home to a population of around 10,000 residents. It is also in close proximity to the Split Airport, which is located only about 4 kilometres away.
The history of Trogir dates back to the 3rd century BC when it was first established by Greek colonists. Back then it was known as Tragurion, derived from a Greek term for 'Island of Goats'. The town rapidly developed during the Roman period and later towards the end of the 9th century it also became part of the Byzantine theme of Dalmatia.
It presently boasts a wealth of historic attractions, including the historic centre of Trogir which has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997. Other places-of-interest include its beautiful beaches and islands as well as its fascinating Roman ruins and ancient medieval building structures. The Kamerlengo Fortress in particular is a popular attraction in the area and dates back to the 14th century.
The Split Airport is the closest airport to Trogir and is located only about 4 kilometres away from the city. It is one of the busiest airports in the country, along with Zagreb Airport, and serves numerous airlines and millions of passengers throughout the year.
There are no known Halal restaurants in Trogir and Muslim travellers will find it difficult to access Halal food in the city. However several restaurants in Trogir serve varieties of vegetarian cuisine as well as seafood. It is recommended that you enquire with restaurant owners about the preparation of food prior to dining in order to make sure that non-Halal food items have not been used.
Finding access to prayer facilities in the city will not be easy since there are no known mosques in Trogir. The best option is for Muslim travellers to make use of the privacy of their room or accommodation option during prayer times or enquire for a private area in the vicinity when travelling outdoors.