Trogir Municipal Museum

In front of you is the entrance to Trogir’s Municipal Museum, housed inside the magnificent Baroque Garagnin-Fanfogna Palace. This 18th-century residence, with its elegant courtyard and sweeping staircase, once belonged to one of Dalmatia’s most powerful noble families. The Garagnins were politicians, scholars, and avid collectors whose library held over five thousand volumes, including rare incunabula—the very first printed books. Today, the museum guides you through more than two thousand years of Trogir’s past. On the ground floor you’ll see remains from the city’s Greek and Roman roots, while the upper salons evoke the life of the nobility with portraits, furniture, and family coats of arms. Highlights include sculptures by Ivan Duknović, a leading figure of the Dalmatian Renaissance, a 17th-century ballot urn, and even a remarkable trophy from the naval Battle of Lepanto in 1571: a Turkish war cockerel, unique in the world. The museum also preserves traditional costumes, weapons, scientific instruments, and everyday objects that bring the city’s culture to life. Walking through these rooms, you’re not just learning about Trogir’s history—you’re experiencing it, inside a palace that is itself part of the UNESCO World Heritage.