26th August
This morning we motor sailed to Trogir a city on mainland Croatia about 30kms north of Split. We decided to go into the ACI marina as it was right opposite the old city and we needed water. The first thing you see as you are motoring up the bay is the old remains of an ancient castle. The Kamerlengo castle was built by the Venetians in the mid 15th century.
The walled old city next to it is just amazing with many old official building palaces and churches and was well worth the visit. We paid to go into the large cathedral in the centre of the town, the carvings and artifacts were amazing to see we even climbed the bell tower, I didn't make it to the top as my great fear of heights kicked in but was proud of myself for making it 2/3s of the way up Steve did go all the way. I also found this lovely memorial to all the people killed in 1992 during the war.
This morning we motor sailed to Trogir a city on mainland Croatia about 30kms north of Split. We decided to go into the ACI marina as it was right opposite the old city and we needed water. The first thing you see as you are motoring up the bay is the old remains of an ancient castle. The Kamerlengo castle was built by the Venetians in the mid 15th century. The walled old city next to it is just amazing with many old official building palaces and churches and was well worth the visit. We paid to go into the large cathedral in the centre of the town, the carvings and artifacts were amazing to see we even climbed the bell tower, I didn't make it to the top as my great fear of heights kicked in but was proud of myself for making it 2/3s of the way up Steve did go all the way. I also found this lovely memorial to all the people killed in 1992 during the war.
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| Memorial to those killed in 1992 during the war, the youngest was only 20 years old so sad. |
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| Steve looking very tanned at the top of the castle tower looking towards old town Trogir |
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| All the super yachts lined up at the old town marina |
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| The view from Split Enz in the evening |
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| View from the bell tower of St Johns cathedral In the Centre of Trogir |
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| The carvings around the main portal of the cathedral, were done by local architect and master sculptor Radovan, completed and signed in 1220AD just amazing |
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| The tomb of Bishop John who died in 1111 AD the carvings are just magnificent |
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