Gradska Ulica

The Gradska Ulica, in Trogir

The Gradska Ulica is the main artery of Trogir, that follows the layout of the Roman decumanus maximus, more than two thousand three hundred years old. The Trogir audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this fine paved street lined with aristocratic palaces, like the Ćipiko palace facing the cathedral or the Garagnin-Fanfogna palace, witnesses of the wealth of the Trogir nobility, in the heart of a city classified by UNESCO.

History

Here you are in Gradska Ulica, the main artery of Trogir. In appearance, it is only a pretty paved street lined with palaces and shops, but its history is exceptional: it follows exactly the layout of the Roman decumanus maximus, one of the two great arteries of the ancient city. Imagine, it has been more than two thousand three hundred years that you walk here, on the same axis, since the Greek and Roman era. Along the street rise several aristocratic palaces: just facing the cathedral, the Ćipiko palace, residence of one of the most influential families of the city; further on, the Garagnin-Fanfogna palace, that today shelters the town museum. Other patrician dwellings, like those of the Cega, Vitturi or Lucić families, recall the wealth and the power of the Trogir nobility. By advancing, you emerge on a small discreet square, nestled between the façades, one of those charming corners where time seems suspended, perfect for observing the architectural details and feeling the intimate atmosphere of the old town. Today, Gradska Ulica is also a lively street, lined with shops and cafés.

What to see

Here you stroll in the main artery of Trogir, a pretty paved street that follows the layout of the Roman decumanus maximus for more than two thousand three hundred years; lined with aristocratic palaces like the Ćipiko facing the cathedral and the Garagnin-Fanfogna become a museum, it also reserves charming corners out of time. The Gradska Ulica is the lively historic axis of Trogir. It is a fine stop, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

The Gradska Ulica crosses the heart of the old town of Trogir, from the main square towards the gates of the city, reachable on foot. It is a paved street in free access, lined with palaces, shops and cafés with variable hours. You discover it during a walk.

Why is the Gradska Ulica of Trogir exceptional?

Because it follows exactly the layout of the Roman decumanus maximus, one of the two great arteries of the ancient city: you walk on the same axis for more than two thousand three hundred years; lined with aristocratic palaces like the Ćipiko and the Garagnin-Fanfogna, it testifies to the wealth of the Trogir nobility in the heart of the city classified by UNESCO.

Where is the Gradska Ulica in Trogir?

In the heart of the old town of Trogir, in Croatia.