Kamerlengo Fortress

In front of you is the Kamerlengo Fortress – an impressive defensive structure of Trogir and one of its most photographed symbols. Located by the sea, on the southwestern edge of the old town core, it was built in the 15th century, after Trogir fell under the rule of the Venetian Republic. The fortress served as a military stronghold, but also as the residence of the Venetian camerlengo – the city governor, after whom it was named. Together with the nearby St. Mark’s Tower, Kamerlengo played a key role in monitoring the Trogir harbor and defending the city from the sea. In quieter times, the space inside the walls was also used for ceremonies and gatherings of citizens. The fortress has a trapezoidal floor plan, with four strong towers, patrol corridors and thick stone walls. The oldest part is the Kula od Veriga, built in the late 14th century, which was later included in the wider defense system. The walls of the fortress still bear reliefs of St. Mark and the coats of arms of officials from the time of its construction – including Doge Francesco Foscari and Prince Magdalene Contarini. In the past, it also housed the Chapel of St. Mark, weapons depots and crew quarters. Although the wooden floors and roof structures have deteriorated over time, the fortress has remained largely intact. Today, the Kamerlengo is open to visitors. You can climb its walls and enjoy panoramic views of the old town, the sea and the surrounding islands. In summer, concerts, theatre performances and film screenings are often held in the inner courtyard, giving it a new cultural function – but the character of a military fortress is still clearly present.