CROATIAN BLOGGER VACATION VIBES IN TROGIR (PART 1)

 Hello readers! In this blog, I shall take you to Trogir, a historical seaside town in Croatia. The weather was splendid when we visited, simply perfect for picture taking. Moreover, I felt my yellow and magenta outfit was giving some proper Croatian fashion blogger vibes. The combination of a glorious sunny day and me being happy with what I wore resulted in an exceedingly large number of photographs. I had fun posing, and presumably my husband had fun taking my pictures for we ended up with a lot of photographs. Now, I have a lot of photographs I can use as references for my fashion illustrations. Moreover, I have enough photographs to properly show you Trogir in all its sunbathed glory.

After some thinking, I decided to divide this travel post into two parts. After all, dropping one hundred photographs isn't exactly reader friendly. So, let's start our Trogir virtual sightseeing! I'm happy to be your guide today. We  visited Trogir back in March, parking at some distance. We walked slowly towards Trogir, admiring the view and the reflection of the town in the sea. The historical part of Trogir town is actually located on a small island that is connected to main land by a small bridge. The historical Trogir town is also connected to another island Čiovo by another bridge. Isn't it a simply perfect inspiration for a painter! As we walked towards Trogir, I stopped to admire the beautiful boats and their striking reflections in the peaceful sea. Beauty is food for painter's eyes and soul! 


Let us start our walk, shall we? The view of Trogir wasn't the only thing that caught our eyes. Beauty practically surrounds you here, you cannot turn your eyes from it. Everywhere you turn, there're beautiful views waiting for you. There's another particularly glorious view to enjoy- and that is view of Split city. Indeed, Trogir offers a great view of both Kaštela and Split. To gaze into the distance and admire my city and the islands- a precious experience.  One I had to take photographs from. From this point you can see Marjan (a hill that is actually a dormant volcano overlooking Split city) as well as the islands obviously. Čiovo island in particular always look inviting, doesn't it? You can get to it by the new bridge now. You can also opt for a more romantic option and get there by a boat. I remember my colleagues telling me about how there was this old man who would transport people will his old fishing boat. I wonder if he is still around. It was a while back when they told me about it. 


Look at how peaceful the sea was that day. Often when I post photographs from Croatian seaside, people assume they are shot near a lake. Well, this is the Adriatic sea. It's a gulf sea (part of the Mediterranean sea) and it can be quite calm.  When the sea is this calm, it makes it simply perfect for capturing reflections. As regular readers of my blog know, I love to paint two things: the sea and boats. When I manage to combine the two, all the better. I somehow naturally gravitated towards painting seascapes. I think I only painted a few landscapes that weren't focused on seaside. I guess it makes sense that someone who is from seaside would naturally be drawn to painting seaside. One famous Croatian painter told me I should - "stick with the sea motifs." It seems I have been taking his advice. 

If you have followed my blog for a while, you have probably came across my seascape and boat paintings. Some of these painting I  have sold, some I have gifted and some are still with me. I'm still painting these kind of motifs, and soon I might even share with you a new seascape. In the meantime, you can have a look at some collages as a reminder of what kind of art I make.


As a kid vacationing on island Hvar, our old fishing boat was everything to us. A five to six meter long traditional fishing boat made of wood and weighting more than a ton. We would entire spend days sailing. I remember how my grandmother said that everyone criticized her for letting us kids wonder alone, sailing in the old boat. It turns out she was wise. We never got into any problem or trouble. We just got better and better at sailing and fishing. At the end we got so good at fishing that the old men would try and copy our 'fishing' spots. We acquired both wonderful memories and skills. I wonder if my present muscle definition hasn't got something to do with rowing with those two meters long oars for hours as a kid. It couldn't have hurt! Anyway, is it any wonder that I love boats so much? 



Well, visiting Trogir this March definitely helped remind me why I love painting boats so much. I think it's time to do another boat painting. Maybe even one with Trogir in the background.  What do you guys think? I've certainly took enough photographs for the reference. I'm all set in that sense. 



I also couldn't resist posing next to some of these boats.  It made me think of the boat paintings I have done in the past. I'll leave links below for those of you who might want to revisit these boat paintings. 















Are there any boat or sailing enthusiast amongst you? Do you love the sea? 

I FELT REALLY GOOD IN THIS COLOURFUL AND WARM SPRING STYLING

 I managed to put together an outfit that was warm and comfortable (it still being March when we visited and me being my autoimmune compromised gal not willing to risk a cold I dress accordingly), but still invoked Spring. I was mostly happy about managing to wear something that felt like a proper Spring styling in terms of colour but was still warm enough. 

 I felt fabulous wearing this yellow jumpsuit and I played around with my magenta coat a lot. While posing in the sun, I would get too warm so I would throw it around my shoulders, and this resulted in some playful photographs. 

Am I returning to my fashion blogger roots? No, I don't plan to fashion blog for a living but I plan to continue blogging about fashion (among other things). I'm going to blog about my kind of fashion. When I started my blog, I named it- Moda (fashion)- an ode to joy. This name still invokes what I hope this blog will convey- a playful and sustainable approach to fashion.

I was never really a fashion blogger by profession. However, having had this blog for so long, I do feel like I'm a blogger. Even if my blog is not a source of any income, it is still something meaningful to me.




I even made some fashion sketches based on this outfit. If I ever finish these sketches, I'll show them to you. We'll see. I decided to show you this rough sketch that was based on the picture you can see above. The other sketches will have to wait. After all, we have some travel to discuss as well. 

Isn't this view of Trogir quite inspirational? Let's hang out here for a second longer and admire it. Sometimes you need a moment to really take a view in. And I want to reflect on this beauty! There is something about seaside cities that makes them feel timeless. 


With the sun, the sea and the boats, who could be unhappy? I'm paraphrasing Oscar Wilde here, but you know what I mean. Wilde famously said: “With freedom, flowers, books, and the moon, who could not be perfectly happy?”

I was echoing Wilde words here and perhaps his sentiment. I felt quite happy in this moment surrounded by so much Croatian natural and historical beauty.

Of course, one can always be unhappy. There's nothing wrong with that. Life is about embracing both happiness and unhappiness.  I think in modern days we have forgotten that. Everyone wants to be happy all the time. However, that is simply impossible. Nor is it advisable. What kind of permanent happiness exists in this world?

To be permanently happy would be a state of isolation, not carrying about anyone or anything. 

Sadness is a part of life as well. Missing someone. Missing something. Melancholy and sadness are valid emotions. 

One cannot run from one's feelings. Nor should one. Naturally, we should do our best to keep our emotional core healthy. Not give in to feelings all the time. Too much feelings isn't a good thing either as it can cloud our judgement. However, we cannot be emotionless. 

Hence we cannot be happy all the time. It is silly to expect that we can.

While I was writing this post, I wasn't exactly happy. I was feeling pretty down, actually for a variety of reasons. And that is alright. That is life as well. Everything is life. 







Besides the sea and the boats, we also admired the sky. There were also planes in the sky for us to admire. The airport is quite near Trogir, and that makes it ideal for plane watching. 

Airplane watching. Boat watching. Sea watching. Sky watching. Bird watching. You name it! There is a lot to do even before you step your foot into the historical part of Trogir. There you'll find much to see as well. 

How many times I have been to Trogir? I blogged about it half a dozen times, but I have visited it many times. My first association with Trogir is a teacher that is no longer with us. She was our cousin, approximately the same age as my grandmother.  She lived in Trogir her whole life. Still, when I think of Trogir, I think of her. I remember her fabulous long grey hair that was always braided. She often wore it in a single braid that would go below her waist. 

I wonder have we ever visited her in Trogir. Perhaps not. Perhaps we would see each other enough on Hvar, as our houses were door to door. She lived close to the primary school in Trogir. I remember she taught me how to draw a cat when I was a kid. Funny how vividly one remembers such things!





Here is one gif capturing my wondering around this promenade and admiring boats. This promenade is relatively new. Of course, the area existed before but it was not so neat. You couldn't cycle or walk so comfortably. As you can see now, the promenade leading you to historical part of Trogir is quite lovely. 





Here is a little collage with my significant other. We even remembered to take a few selfies together, as we were not in a hurry. Isn't it wonderful when one isn't in a hurry? It doesn't happen often, but when it does happen, it's worth remembering.  We all need to moments when we remember to take a deep breath. When we are present in the moment. Chances are- we need more of them. What helps you relax? Do you have your happy places? What are they? Do you have historical places you admire? Do you have special places in nature that appeal to you? Do you visit beaches, seaside or rivers? Sometimes our home can be place to relax as well. Our state of mind plays a big role in experiencing some place. If we are extremely tired, we are likely not to be truly present. As lovely as it is to visit places, sometimes rest is needed as well. It isn't easy to find that balance in life. Of admiring places we love. Of finding time to rest. There's always unrest. And that is alright. Learning to balance ourselves on the current of life is something that might take as long as our life time. 


Now, we're slowly coming closer to Trogir. Sometimes it is good to take one's time, isn't it?   I love the first image in this collage before. I took it with my cellphone, and I think it might inspire a painting in the future. Seeing the famous Trogir cathedral reflected in the sea is quite a sight!





I wrote about Trogir on my blog previously. If you remember, I wrote about Trogir being quite ancient, formed in the 3rd century BC by Greek wanderers! People don't realize how much travelling people used to do back in the days. Different civilizations lived in the Mediterranean and if they had boats, and they did (some of them were naval superpowers), why would not they wonder the Mediterranean? So, Trogir has some connection to the Greek, but its history doesn't end there. There is also the Illyrian, the Roman and the Dalmatian influence. During its long history Trogir has incorporated Roman, Venetian and Dalmatian architecture influences into its urban structure. 

Basically, Trogir can boast with 2300 years of urban tradition, and this incredible historical background can really be felt when you're strolling the streets of Trogir. Upon arriving to Trogir, you might feel like you have stepped back in time. I feel like that pretty much every time I visit it. 

The old part of the town is protected by the UNESCO World Heritage Site. UNESCO praised this city in its report by pointing out some of its key attractions: the ancient Hellenistic structure, the beautiful Romanesque churches and outstanding Renaissance and Baroque buildings from the Venetian period. I will cite the report later for those who want to read in more detail!

Now, a gif composing of many photographs taken next to this cathedral!





THE CATHEDRAL THAT WILL ALWAYS TAKE MY BREATH AWAY

Trogir cathedral is so iconic it is mentioned in many songs and poems. It is definitely an important part of our Croatian culture and identity. It never fails to take my breath away, even from the distance. Whenever I come near it, I'm once again amazed by its beauty.


THE CATHEDRAL OF SAINT LAWRENCE  IS THE OFFICIAL TROGIR'S CATHEDRAL

One of most popular sights in Trogir is the city cathedral. The cathedral of saint Lawrence is a Roman catholic basilica built in the Romanesque- Gothic style. The construction of cathedral lasted  several centuries making its final look a mixture of styles. Moreover, because of its long construction, this cathedral is a monument to different historical architectural styles. 




The construction of Saint Lawrence cathedral began in 13th  century and ended in 17th century. The cathedral was build on a foundation of an Early Christian cathedral (also decided to saint Lawrence) that was destroyed by the Saracens in the 12th century. Most of the work on the cathedral was done in the 13 century and completed by 1251 hence the cathedral is mostly build in Romanesque style. The vault inside the church was build in 15th century and was build in Mannerist (late Romance) style. 


One of the most striking things about Saint Lawrence cathedral is its Romanesque portal located at the main entrance. Carved from stone, this magnificent portal is the work of local (Croatian) architect and sculptor known as master Radovan. Some of his students worked on it as well. Completed and signed in 1240, this work of art has stood the test of time and still continues to impress visitors. The upper part of the portal shows scenes from the gospel and the life of Christ. On the lunette there is a scene of Navity and above it angels looking at the scene. There are many human forms portrayed on the portal ( saints and apostles) as well as some exotic animals. Besides the portal (one on each side of the main entrance) there are two stone lions. Eve and Adam stand on the back of the lions, guarding the portal. This Romanesque portal is a truly unique  historical work of art. 























THE GRAND CIPIKO PALACE 

We didn't go inside, but we admired it from outside. I found a bit of information online so you history lovers can enjoy it. 




The Grand Cipiko Palace is one of the most important architectural and historical monuments of Trogir. With its rich history dating back to the Middle Ages and its exceptional artistic value, it reflects the blend of Romanesque, Gothic, and Renaissance influences that have shaped the city's appearance over the centuries.
The palace is named after the influential noble family Cipiko, which played a key role in the political and cultural life of Trogir. The most famous member of the family was Koriolan Cipiko, a humanist, military leader, and writer who was an important supporter of art and architecture. His role in transforming the palace into a Renaissance masterpiece was crucial, as he collaborated with some of the most renowned artists and architects of his time. The original design of the palace dates back to the Romanesque period when the basic structures were built. However, in the 15th century, the Cipiko family decided on a thorough renovation in line with the Renaissance trends of the time, giving the palace its distinctive appearance. The palace was created by connecting several Romanesque houses, which the Cipikos gradually joined into a single palace. Significant architectural changes took place around 1457 when the first Renaissance elements were added, and after 1474, Niccolò di Giovanni Fiorentino designed a beautiful courtyard with arcaded galleries. The palace façade is richly decorated with artistic details. The most prominent features include the Gothic triforium main window, the Renaissance portal, and the southern portal. The Gothic triforium main window was made by the famous sculptor and architect Andrija Aleši. This window is one of the finest examples of Venetian-Dalmatian Gothic in the region. The Renaissance portal, the work of the sculptor Giovanni Dalmatian, is known for his work in Dalmatia and Rome. His style combines classical Renaissance lines with rich decorative motifs.
The southern portal of the palace bears thefamous Latin inscription "NOSCE TE IPSUM" – "Know thyself," symbolizing the Renaissance humanist ideal. This portal is also the work of Niccolò di Giovanni Fiorentino, one of the most important artists of the time on the Adriatic. At the height of its glory, the interior of the palace was richly decorated with artworks, tapestries, and furniture reflecting the status of the Cipiko noble family. It housed precious libraries, weapon collections, and artworks that Koriolan Cipiko brought back from his travels across Europe. According to some sources, the palace also contained a famous collection of ship models used in naval battles. Koriolan Cipiko was closely connected with the Venetian navy and participated in the famous naval battle against the Ottomans at Otranto in 1480. The Grand Cipiko Palace was not only the home of the noble family but also the center of cultural and political life in Trogir. Important meetings, trade discussions, and social events took place here. The Cipiko family was closely connected with the Venetian rulers, which allowed them to wield great influence in the city. In later centuries, the palace underwent several changes but retained its original character. Today, it is considered one of the most beautiful examples of Renaissance architecture in Dalmatia and is an important part of the cultural heritage of Trogir, which is under UNESCO protection. Today, the Cipiko Palace is one of the most visited attractions in Trogir. Its architecture and rich history attract many visitors who wish to explore the history of this Dalmatian gem.
Although the interior of the palace is not fully open to the public, it can be admired from the outside, especially the magnificent portal and triforium window, which testify to the mastery of medieval and Renaissance artists. The Grand Cipiko Palace remains a symbol of the wealth, art, and historical legacy of the Cipiko noble family, while also being a valuable part of the cultural heritage of Trogir and Dalmatia.




WE ALSO STOPPED INSIDE A LOVELY HISTORICAL STONE HOUSE 

There is an inscription connecting this stone house to a famous historical battle, and praising its captain. I'm not sure to whom this historical house belongs now, but since it was open we wondered around and I took a picture from one of its windows. In the collage above, you can see those images. I made collages to restrict the number of photographs somehow, but if you have  a special request to see something better, or in more detail, you can always write to me and I'll see what I can do!










WE WENT OUT IN THE SUN AGAIN TO ENJOY THE HISTORICAL SQUARE!

There is so much to see on this little square. I will cite from Unesco in a few moments, and of course you can always read more from a variety of sources.






Historic City of Trogir

Trogir is a remarkable example of urban continuity. The orthogonal street plan of this island settlement dates back to the Hellenistic period and it was embellished by successive rulers with many fine public and domestic buildings and fortifications. Its beautiful Romanesque churches are complemented by the outstanding Renaissance and Baroque buildings from the Venetian period.


Outstanding Universal Value

Brief synthesis

The Historic City of Trogir on the eastern coast of the Adriatic is a remarkable example of urban continuity. The orthogonal street pattern of this island settlement dates back to the Hellenistic period, and it has been embellished by successive rulers with many fine public and domestic buildings and fortifications. Its fine Romanesque churches are complemented by the outstanding Renaissance and Baroque buildings from the Venetian period. Its urban fabric has been conserved to an exceptional degree and with the minimum of modern interventions, in which the trajectory of social and cultural development is clearly visible in every aspect of the townscape.

The ancient town of Tragurion was founded in the 3rd century BC as a trading settlement by Greek colonists on an island at the western end of the bay of Manios between the mainland and one of the Adriatic islands. The town was enclosed by a megalithic wall and its streets were laid out on a grid plan. The town has been in continuous occupation since then. Its contemporary plan reflects the Hellenistic layout in the location, dimension and shapes of its residential blocks. The two ancient main streets, the cardo maximus and the decumanus are still in use.

The development of the ancient town is clearly expressed in the town plans. Ancient Tragurion lies at the eastern end of the islet; this spread out in the earlier medieval period, and the plan of two concentric circles of houses and streets, within the former walls, is still visible. The medieval suburb of Pasike developed to the west on a different alignment, and was enclosed by the later fortifications. The port was located on the south side. Finally, the massive Venetian fortifications incorporated the Genoese fortress known as the Camerlengo. The townscape of Trogir is determined by the pattern of, for the most part, narrow streets. Its homogeneity is stressed by the predominant local limestone, now mellowed by time with a golden patina.

Construction of the Cathedral of St Lawrence, built on the site of an earlier basilica and dominating the main square, began around 1200. The south portal was finished in 1213, Master Radovan finished the main west portal in 1240, and the walls were completed by the mid of the 13th century. The main nave was vaulted in the first half of the 15th century and the bell tower was added in the late 16th century. This relatively protracted period of construction has meant that successive architectural styles – Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance – are well represented.

The Cathedral is flanked by one of the fine public buildings of Trogir, the Town Hall, from the 14th and 15th centuries. This was extensively restored in the 19th century, but retains its Renaissance appearance and contains many original features in place.

Of the numerous palaces of the aristocracy of the town, the Cipico Palace, facing the west end of the Cathedral, is the most outstanding, covering an entire town block. Throughout the town and in particular around the ramparts, there are palaces of the other leading families Cega, Vitturi, Lucie, Garagnin Fanfogna, Paitoni, Statileo, Andreis. Many of these rise directly from the foundations of Late Classical or Romanesque structures and are in all styles from Gothic to Baroque. All the remains of the successive fortifications of the town are the Camerlengo fortress and one of the bastions of the Venetian defences.

Criterion (ii): Trogir demonstrates the influence of the various cultures in the Adriatic from its original settlement – Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Hungarian and Venetian, exemplified through its town planning from the Greek period onwards, and the architecture of its buildings, whether Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance or Baroque. In terms of space and population Trogir is a miniature city, but its significance for the cultural and economic history of the Adriatic outweighs its restricted urban scale. Its institutions, its way of life, and its contribution to national and universal culture and science make it one of the most important Adriatic towns.

Criterion (iv): Trogir is an excellent example of a medieval town built on and conforming with the layout of a Hellenistic and Roman city that has conserved its urban fabric to an exceptional degree and with the minimum of modem interventions, in which the trajectory of social and cultural development is clearly visible in every aspect of the townscape.

Integrity

Today Trogir’s urban fabric encapsulates a series of historic configurations in a perfectly balanced relationship of stylistic formations. The plan of contemporary Trogir reflects the Hellenistic layout in the location, dimensions, and shapes of its residential blocks. The two ancient main streets, the cardo and the decumanus, are still in use. The oval outline of the historic centre was defined in prehistoric times. The street pattern follows the rectangular grid of the Hellenistic and Roman city, demonstrating an organic growth since its foundation, without any major interventions in the 19th or 20th centuries. The town lies wholly within the inscribed property. The property suffers to some extent from tourism pressure and long-term concerns are sea level rise and depopulation.

Authenticity

The authenticity of the overall ensemble is very high, since there are few, if any, later interventions, and official policy is to prevent these at all costs. There is an equal concern for authenticity in material and workmanship: abrasive stone cleaning is rejected in favour of maintenance of patina and where replacement is necessary, authentic materials and traditional techniques are always employed. The authenticity of the monumental values of Trogir’s Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture and sculpture becomes particularly clear when we evaluate its influence on the bigger neighbour cities on the east Adriatic coast, namely Split and Šibenik.

Protection and management requirements

Act No. Z-3249 of the protection of Historic City of Trogir imposes strict control over every aspect of development within the historic town. There is an overall supervisory function exercised by the National Service for the Protection of the Cultural Heritage of Croatia, part of the Ministry of Culture and Media, with its local conservation department in Trogir. A partial Management Plan has been drafted, however, it is to be hoped that an uncompromising overall management plan for the property will be drawn up.

Controls over planning and regulation within the historic town come within the purview principally of the local authorities. The Comprehensive Land Use Plan that regulates all aspects of development of the Town of Trogir is being regularly updated (latest revision in 2020). The commitment of local administrators and officials to maintenance of the character of Trogir as a living town is clearly strong and fully supported by the inhabitants.

General state of conservation is good. Restoration and maintenance works on the cathedral and the buildings and urban structures are carried out in compliance with strict conservation standards and in accordance to regular funding provided by the state and local budget as well as the church and private owners. Heavy vehicle traffic that has been one of the main deteriorating factors for decades has radically decreased from 2018 onwards, with relocation of the regional road previously running through the historic centre. 






AFTER THAT WE WONDERED THE STREETS AND EXPLORED MORE SIGHTS

There are many sights in Trogir. In this post, I focused on just a few of them: the famous cathedral, the famous noble house and one monastery (that you will see). In my next post, I'll talk about a few more sights. It's hard to cover everything there is to see in Trogir and I feel there is no need as you can easily find information online. We also stopped in one coral shop right opposite to the cathedral and had a long chat with its owner.  She was lovely. As you know, I love corals. I didn't purchased anything, as I feel I have enough but I did some lovely items.

Trogir is full of shops with corals and other traditional Dalmatian jewellery. Gold and silver traditional Dalmatian jewellery is also gorgeous. There is a long tradition of making jewellery from Adriatic corals, silver and gold. If you're looking for a traditional souvernir, better to buy something like that than something mass produced. Supporting the small businesses and artisans is always the right thing to do.





THE BENEDICTINE MONASTERY OF SAINT NICOLAS (more information here)

The Benedictine monastery in Trogir has a long tradition. The monastery of Saint Nicolas also has an art collection. 

Cited from their page:  “In the world, but not of the world” , are words that could be used to describe this monastic community and its life direction. Based on evangelical values, driven by love for God and man and guided by “own” rules, in the midst of the city and its life, the community has survived for almost a millennium. The mentioned “own” rule, in fact, is the “Rule” of St. Benedict, which he, the father of Western monasticism, wrote for his sons and daughters, in order to realize his monastic ideal pray and work .










That would be all for today! Thank you for visiting!

Comments

  1. Es un bello lugar. Te mando un beso.

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    1. Gracias! I hope you had a wonderful Easter weekend!

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  2. Bellissimo post,mi è piaciuto l'accostamento con i bellissimi palazzi.Iscriviti al mio blog.Buona Pasqua!

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  3. What a wonderful place. Croatia is amazing. I am in love with your outfit in yellow with fuchsia.😁💕 Happy Easter Ivana.

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    1. Thank you Tina and Happy Easter to you as well.

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    1. Thanks Irina and I hope you enjoyed a wonderful Easter weekend as well!

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  5. Croatia is the most beautiful country in the world! Honestly, on one small part of planet Earth there is so much beauty, art, natural resources, sea, mountains, plains, rivers, lakes and above all such good, brave and noble people. The pictures of Trogir, the sea, you and your husband enchanted me, the spring sun, your fashion combination, architecture.... Fantastic. You made our day :) Happy Easter dear Ivana🙏💫

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  6. Oh, such a beautiful location to inspire you and to know so well..as you do. Love the outfit. So wonderfully spring. Thanks so much for this amazing post packed with such a rich history of where the vacation began. Wishing you a beautiful Easter. Thank so much for your comments!

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  7. Oh, your post are full of love filled with travel and creativity! Beautiful photos and I liked hearing the story of the family boat. So great to learn more. An amazing post indeed. Thank you for being here and thank you for your comments. Wishing you a beautiful spring 💚🌍🌸🐤🐤💛

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  8. That is a very blogger-worthy outfit, the colours pop against that glorious Mediterranean backdrop! Trogir looks absolutely magical, I often treat myself to a piece of locally made jewellery when I travel, the jewellery you've described as being traditional for the Dalmatian area sounds right up my street. xxx

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    1. Thank you dear Vix. I think you would enjoy the locally made jewellery here.

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  9. Trogir sounds absolutely enchanting, and your vibrant outfit seems like the perfect match for the town's sunny charm! It must have been an amazing experience capturing the reflections and beauty of it all. Can’t wait to see the second part of this journey! www.melodyjacob.com

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  10. La Croazia è meravigliosa, e trasmette sempre quelle "summer vibes" che fanno bene al cuore anche solo attraverso le foto!
    Poi con quel cielo limpido e quel mare azzurro sarà stata una giornata super piacevole!
    Il tuo look è perfetto: colorato e stiloso! Bellissima la tuta, il giallo ti dona moltissimo!
    E soprattutto, stupendo il tuo dipinto: sei davvero super brava nei panorami e nel rendere il mare, è stupendo!
    Baci!
    S
    https://s-fashion-avenue.blogspot.com

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  11. Boa tarde de sexta-feira e uma boa Páscoa. Amaria conhecer a Croácia. Tenho um livro que fala da culinária croata.

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  12. Beautiful photos. The sky and the water are almost the same shade of blue.
    The yellow jumpsuit suits you sensationally.

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  13. Gorgeous photos and amazing skies. Love your outfit :-D

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  14. Hi!
    As for your look, I think it's beautiful, the colors matched perfectly and that jumpsuit looks great on you!
    The photos are wonderful and Trogir is indeed an amazing island with a fantastic history. I love terraces in historic squares. Your paintings of boats are also very beautiful and enrich your post.
    Just a curiosity, my soccer club in Portugal is Benfica and for many years, since the time of Yugoslavia, Benfica had players who came from there, but they were all from Croatia! I really liked them! And they loved living in Portugal!
    I'd like to take this opportunity to wish you a Happy Easter!

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    1. Thank you Marisa. I didn't know that there were Croatian players in Benfica specifically but we do have a lot of football players in general. I'm sure they really loved living in Portugal, it's a beautiful country.

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  15. great combo for the outfit ^^

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    1. I hope you had a nice Easter weekend Kinga!

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  17. What a lovely post Ivana! You know I love Trogir (and have been sailing there many times) and my heart skips a beat when I see you in front of this gorgeous scenery. The yellow jumpsuit looks amazing on you and the magenta coat is brilliant. You look really adorable.
    Have a wonderful Easter, love Nadine

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    1. Thank you, Nadine. I didn't know you have been sailing in these parts. I remember you said that you visited Croatia, and now I think of it, you might have mentioned sailing in Croatia. How wonderful. I hope you had a fantastic Easter weekend!

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  18. Ivana linda essa cidade, já deu vontade de conhecer, Ivana bjs.

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  19. It seems to be a very lovely place, that I never had heard of before...but I must confess, I only have been to Croatia once and that is years ago. Should be worth to visit that place. Your outfit is very nice , fits to spring with these contrasts of yellow and I think it is magenta.
    Have a good time and all the best
    Violetta

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  20. This looks like such a fun trip! I have been wanting to go to Croatia for years, but work has been way to hectic for me to take enough time off for me to really feel like I can do the country justice. I've been steadily building up an itinerary and you have definitely helped me add to it! Thanks so much for sharing and your outfit looks amazing!

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  21. What a beautiful view from the dock! Your boat paintings are truly gorgeous! The sky and sea make a lovely contrast with the colors of your outfit. I loved the yellow jumpsuit with that burgundy coat. Have a wonderful day.

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  22. It seems that I totally missed part 1 of your Trogir trip, which I only realized when I was reading part 1. What an absolute delight this town is! Thank you so much for taking us along. I could really do with the sight of those blue skies (and your cute jumpsuit) on a grey and rainy day like today (in Belgium). xxx

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    1. We're also having some rain. It must be the same weather everywhere now. The sun will come out and shine again. :)

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  23. Fabulous town. I remember these streets and buildings.

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    1. I'm happy to hear you still remember them. :)

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  24. Love your boat paintings! There are not so many people in the world who can get the shape of a vessel + the water and its reflection right, but those really capture the beauty of it!

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  25. Trogir is so picturesque and its history sounds rich as well. It looks like you enjoyed a beautiful weather day. Your bold statement outfit really stands out in these photos!

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