Bell tower of St. Michael's Church

In front of you stands the bell tower of the former church of St. Michael, built in the 13th century. This is the only visible remnant of the parish church that for centuries gathered believers from the eastern side of Trogir. The church itself was demolished in the 19th century due to the redevelopment of the city space, but the bell tower has been preserved and is recognizable in the structure of the surrounding streets. Next to the church, there was once a Benedictine nunnery that played an important role in the everyday life of this part of the city. Later, the church was also used for the needs of the monastery, which shows how the way of use and ownership of this complex changed over the centuries - part of the buildings passed into the hands of the canons. The bell tower was not only important for religious ceremonies; it also served as a watchtower from which the approach to the city could be observed and dangers could be noticed in time. Architecturally, the bell tower of St. Michael is characterized by its solid, cubic form and rough stonework. What sets it apart is the fact that it was never upgraded or stylized according to later fashion or architectural trends. All original Romanesque elements have been preserved, which is why it is today considered an authentic and rare example of medieval architecture in Dalmatia. Today, the bells from the bell tower are occasionally rung on religious holidays, thus preserving the connection with the centuries-old tradition of this area.