Kamerlengo Castle

With its limestone walls and tall polygonal tower, Kamerlengo Castle still dominates the port and promenade today. Built in the 15th century by the Venetians shortly after their conquest of Trogir, it was both a show of force and a new line of defense after the town’s resistance had left its fortifications weakened. The name Kamerlengo comes from the Venetian governor-administrator who once lived here. Step through its gates and you’ll find a vast courtyard that once housed mercenary barracks, along with a small chapel dedicated to Saint Mark, the patron of Venice. The winged lion carved into the stone reminded everyone of the Serenissima’s authority, alongside the coats of arms of powerful Venetian families. In its time, the castle was surrounded by a water-filled moat and linked by walls to St. Mark’s Tower on the other side of town, creating a formidable defensive system. Today, the fortress no longer guards the city but has taken on a new life: its courtyard hosts concerts and summer performances, and from its ramparts you’ll enjoy sweeping views over Trogir, the island of Čiovo, and the Adriatic. And right next door, you can’t miss an unusual sight—a football pitch squeezed between the castle and St. Mark’s Tower, often described as one of the most remarkable stadiums in the world. Kamerlengo is the perfect symbol of Trogir’s turbulent history: once a Venetian stronghold, now a cultural stage and panoramic viewpoint, it remains one of the city’s most iconic landmarks.