Trogir is a historic coastal town and harbour on the Adriatic Coast of Croatia. Population is around 15,000, with the historic city of Trogir situated on a small island between the Croatian mainland and the Island of Ciovo. It lies just 27km from the city of Split from which many of the most popular Croatian Islands can be accessed by catamaran and ferry. Hvar Island is the millionaire's playground, while Brac has the more family orientated atmosphere, and the most famous beach.
Trogir Town was first established by Greek Colonists from the Island of Vis and developed into a major port until the Roman period. From the 9th Century onwards, Trogir paid tribute to Croatian rulers. In 1123 Trogir was conquered and almost completely demolished by the Saracens. However, Trogir recovered in a short space of time to experience powerful economic prosperity in the 12th and 13th centuries.
In the 13th and 14th centuries, members of the Subic family were the most frequently elected dukes by the citizens of Trogir. In 1420 a period of long-term Venetian rule began. With the fall of Venice in 1797, Trogir became part of the Habsburg Empire which ruled until 1918 with the exception of French occupation from 1806 to 1814. After World War 1, Trogir became part of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia, and from 1991 to Croatia.