Marina Port

You are standing in front of Porta Marina – the southern city gate of Trogir, built in 1593 during the rule of the Venetian Republic. Although smaller and simpler than its northern counterparts, this gate had an extremely important role: it was the city’s exit to the sea, the coastal road and the daily life that took place along the waterfront. Unlike the defensive gates that protected the city from possible attacks, Porta Marina was not built for protection, but for practicality. It was used to bring in fresh food from ships, fishermen with nets and locals carrying goods to the market. Today, Porta Marina leads to the coastal promenade, where a view opens up of the channel that separates Trogir from the mainland. It still preserves its quiet symbolism: on the wall next to the gate is a relief of Saint John of Trogir – an 11th-century bishop and city patron, known for his brave defense of Trogir in difficult times. His figure is not here by chance – it was placed as a sign of protection for all who come and go by sea, as an eternal connection between the city and the sea.