Trogir has always been the perfect spot for a settlement with its naturally protected port and many springs of fresh water and has been inhabited for more than 3,600 years. It pulls the visitor into an enchanted labyrinth of narrow, smoothed stones, where local and foreign masters have raised magnificent buildings and churches and villas to hide behing every wall and around every street corner. Wealthy citizens have stamped their mark on civil projects and town amenities.

The Cathedral of St Lawrence, with the man himself perched in a piller outside the main entrance, stands (opposite the ancient bell tower of the Church of St Sebastian.

The old town hall of the 15th/16th centuries lies on the north side between the two. Before that, civil business was conducted in the arboured building beside the church.

Over the centuries the local citizens have created a wealthy city where rich & poor have survived the changing times of the past. Today, it is unclear how many people remain living in the city throughout the year. Certainly, the only business in town is tourism and the vast majority working in the many excellent restaurants & bars are from neighbouring countries & districts who move on at the end of the season.

In the cool of the evening, small groups of older men come out to reclaim their city – card games in the park, the cool spot on the steps at the back of the church, their favourite table commanding the square.

But, it is the horde of visitors that wins outright at every turn and every time of day or night. Be they wealthy passengers from executive yachts, couples and families from the rest of Europe, seeking sun, sea & s**, Croatian groups on a home-turf holiday, hikers & walkers on an overnight stay, they take over the squares and the eateries and the bars creating a cosmopolitan buzz and an infectious atmosphere. Whether it is singing along to the group on the dockside or watching Croatia play football, they all combine in making Trogir a great place to stay & visit.