Garagnin Fanfogna Palace

In front of you is the Garagnin-Fanfogna Palace. Today it is the Trogir City Museum, and it was once the home of one of the most influential families in the city. It was not built in one moment, but was built as the power of the family to which it belonged grew. The Garagnins arrived in Trogir at the end of the 16th century from Venice as merchants. They quickly became part of the local nobility and began to invest in the space within the city walls. The real turning point came in the 18th century. Then the family connected with the Fanfogna nobles, which began to create the complex that we know today as the palace. It was built of several connected buildings, and different parts reveal traces of styles that emerged in different periods. The same building now houses the Trogir City Museum. It was opened in 1966, and its permanent exhibition guides visitors through the development of the city. In addition to exhibits that document everyday life, history can also be seen here through original drawings, records, personal belongings and the remains of buildings. Among them are stone fragments from the Roman era, discovered during various works and reconstructions. The museum does not only show what existed – it also shows how the city developed. 19th-century blueprints show that Trogir did not demolish in order to move forward, but rather built on what already had meaning. That is why the museum is not just a place to look, but also to understand the process the city has gone through. In addition to the permanent exhibition, exhibitions that connect the past and the present are regularly held here.