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a lawyer, attributed to Nikola
Firentinac (1469), and a splendid
painting by Palma il Giovane
(Circumcision of Christ).
P Kamerlengo Castle and
St Mark’s Tower
Kaštel Kamerlengo
In the southwest corner of
the island stands Kamerlengo
Castle, which was at one time
the residence of the Venetian
governor. It was built by the
The 16th-century loggia where the Fish Market is housed Venetians in about 1430, and
is a four-sided structure with a
P Sea Gate and Fish Market R Church of St Nicholas hexagonal base. Facing the sea,
Južna vrata Sv. Nikola its high walls connect the three
Obala bana Berislavića. Gradska ulica 2. Tel (021) 881 631. towers and the bastion. This
The Sea Gate was built at the The church and Benedictine imposing structure was once
end of the 16th century and convent date from the 11th connected to St Mark’s Tower
has two beautiful columns century, but were rebuilt in (Kula svetog Marka). The large
made of blocks of light- the 16th century. The open space inside
coloured stone which frame convent rooms now the castle is used for
the opening and support a house the Zbirka outdoor theatre
projecting block on which Umjetnina Kairos, performances and
stands the lion of St Mark. an art collection concerts during the
Nearby is the Fish Market which includes the summer months.
which is held in an open Kairos, a relief of Greek St Mark’s Tower
loggia with nine columns origins (1st century BC) was built by the
supporting the roof. It was built depicting the god of Venetians after the
in 1527 and was formerly the opportunity, a Gothic construction of the
customs house. Crucifix, and a castle and has the
Romanesque statue Relief depicting Kairos, typical structure of
(The Virgin with Child). St Nicholas defences built in the
Renaissance period.
R Church of St Dominic A circular tower stands on a
Sv. Dominik truncated cone base and there
Obala bana Berislavića. Open summer: is a long series of embrasures
8am–noon, 4–7pm daily. on the roof. Artillery was
The Church and Monastery of installed on the top level in
St Dominic are Romanesque- readiness to defend the strip
Gothic buildings constructed of water that separates the
Ceremonial costumes made by the in the 14th century. They were island from the mainland.
tailor Boris Burić Gena renovated by Nikola Firentinac What was once the parade
in the Renaissance style. The ground, between the castle
Boris Burić Gena single-nave church contains and St Mark’s Tower, is now
Trogir can boast a unique the tomb of Giovanni Sobota, the town’s sports field.
present-day success story:
Boris Burić Gena, a tailor
who specializes in making
traditional Croatian suits. His
signature jackets are made
without lapels and have
antique-style brocade
buttonholes. They are often
worn in ceremonies and
parades. The careful choice of
fabrics, meticulous design and
matching of accessories have
made this talented craftsman’s
name. His workshop, the Burić
Palace, now draws wealthy
and famous clients from all
over Europe.
The imposing St Mark’s Tower, built for defence in 1470

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