The Roman Cities of Trogir and Zadar

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Trogir exhibits strong architectural evidence of its association with the Venetian Republic through the Cathedral of St. Lawrence, the Camerlengo Castle overlooking the harbor and an interesting Italian-style loggia in the cathedral square. Despite Greek and Roman beginnings, Trogir was destroyed in the 12th century. Most of the historic old city dates from the 13th century forward.

The Historic City of Trogir was named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1997.

Zadar was a Roman town, though its origins date further back than that. Its history since Medieval times has largely been influenced by Italy, especially by the Venetian Republic. Despite being a heavily contested site throughout history, Roman ruins remain standing in Zadar as do pre-Romanesque and Romanesque churches.

From Zadar, we turned inland, crossing the rough-hewn Dinaric Alps on the way to Plitvice Lakes National Park.

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Photos

Loggia
Clock tower and loggia on the Cathedral square, Trogir. The loggia was a public court of justice in the Venetian period.
"Opposite the Cathedral, to the S., is the Loggia, with antique columns and a modern ceiling".--Baedeker 1911. EE1975254p1

Trogir Promenade
Promenade in Trogir. The tower is St. Dominic. In the background is Kaštel Kamerlengo (Camerlengo Castle). The fortress dates to the 15th century and the period of Venetian rule. EE1975258

Katedrala Sv. Lovre
Katedrala Sv. Lovre - Cathedral of St. Lawrence, Trogir. Adam and Lion sculptures adjacent to the 13th century west entrance portal. EE1975255

Cathedral Treasury
Katedrala Sv. Lovre - Cathedral of St. Lawrence, Trogir. Silver in the Cathedral treasury. EE1975257

Zadar Harbor
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Trogir Dwelling
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Roman Column
Corinthian votive column in the Roman forum in Zadar. A griffin sits atop the column. It was used as a pillory in the Middle Ages.
"Beyond San Simeone is the Piazza della Colonna, on the left side of which rises an antique Corinthian Column, adjoined by the remains of a Roman triumphal arch , excavated in 1908".--Baedeker, 1911.
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Church of San Donat
The Church of San Donat in Zadar was built in the 9th century on the foundations of a Roman temple. In the background, the bell tower of St. Anastasia Cathedral, a basilica in Romanesque style built in the 12th century is behind. The Cathedral's tower was begun in 1452 but competed only in 1893.
"The ancient church of San Donato was erected in the 9th cent . on the site of the Roman forum , the pavement of which now forms the flooring of the church , and partly with the materials of sundry Roman buildings. ... the church is a round building in two stories, each with six pillars and two old marble columns ..."--Baedeker 1911.
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Dinaric Alps
Crossing the Dinaric Alps enroute from Zadar to Plitvice. EE1975265