2 Best Sights in Trogir, Central Dalmatia

In this remarkable example of Romanesque architecture, whose first construction dates back to the early 13th century, the most striking detail is the main (west) portal, adorned with a superb Romanesque sculpture by the Croatian master known as Radovan. The great door, flanked by a pair of imperious lions that form pedestals for figures of Adam and Eve, is framed by a fascinating series illustrating the daily life of peasants in a kind of medieval comic strip. In the dimly lit Romanesque interior, the 15th-century chapel of St. John Orsini (Sveti Ivan Orsini) of Trogir features statues of saints and apostles in niches facing the sarcophagus, on which lies the figure of St. John. The bell tower, built in successive stages—the first two stories Gothic, the third Renaissance—offers stunning views across the ancient rooftops. Note that tickets can't be purchased online.  Be sure to also look down as you stroll through and gaze at the amazing structures at eye level and below—the marble sculptures and checkerboard floors make for a memorable view.

Trogir's riva (waterfront walkway) is not as expansive or bustling as Split's, but it's worth a leisurely stroll that takes about five minutes—or longer, if you detour into one of the restaurants or cafés dotting the promenade. Flanked by palm trees and the city walls on one side and the sea on the other—with Čiovo Island peeking out between cruise ships and yachts across the bay—Trogir's riva leads up to to the 15th-century Venetian Kamerlengo Fortress, which can be climbed for a seagull's-eye view of the city.