Tag Archives: Croatia
Kamerlengo Fortress In Trogir Croatia
Posted on 02. Jun, 2008 by John Brackett.
We ventured out of the rear entrance to the town that opens on the beautiful cafe lined waterfront. After a quick refreshment of cokes and coffee we made our way down to Kamerlengo Fortress. Built as a naval base by the Venetians in the 14th Century, the high walls, turret posts and large single entry [...]
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Traveling to Trogir Croatia
Posted on 26. Apr, 2008 by John Brackett.
We took a day trip about an hour north of Split to the famed city of Trogir. We left the confines of Dioclencian’s Palace for the local bus station. Catching the bus to Trogir is very easy, the schedules are in plain site and people are very helpful in providing directions. After a bit more [...]
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Visiting Bol Beach Croatia
Posted on 24. Apr, 2008 by John Brackett.
Arriving in Bol we made our way down a long tree-lined pathway towards Bol Beach. There are small cafes at the start of the path. We stopped at one for our typical lunch of Pizza and beer. You can catch a trolly train here that goes directly to Bol Beach, about 2 miles down the [...]
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Visiting Brac Island Croatia
Posted on 24. Jan, 2008 by John Brackett.
Brac is the third largest Croatian coast island, and the largest in the central Dalmatian coast. It spreads almost 400 Kilometers and hosts a population of almost 14,000 people. The Brac channel separates the island from the mainland. The island is reachable from the Splitska Vrata (Spit Channel), the Hvar Channel or by the Brac [...]
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A Brief History of Trogir Croatia
Posted on 24. Jan, 2008 by John Brackett.
Trogir Croatia has a rich history of art, commerce, and occupation. Originally a Roman municipality Trogir was conveniently close to Salona, the center of Roman rule in Dalmatia. In the 6th Century, the Croats settled there and brought the arts. The Venetians raided Trogir in the 12th Century during the Venetian war with Hungary for [...]
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St. Lawrence Cathedral In Trogir Croatia
Posted on 23. Jan, 2008 by John Brackett.
St. Lawrence Cathedral is the most famous and most visible of the town’s monuments. It’s prominently situated on the main square with a bell tower that reaches far above the town. The portal of artistic Master Rodovan, which guards the entrance, is one of the most significant monuments in Croatia. It’s worth the 5 Kuna [...]
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Guide to Split Croatia
Posted on 23. Jan, 2008 by John Brackett.
Our ferry from Hvar docked in split near the entrance to Diocletian’s Palace. We parked our bags with members or our group, then Tony and I ventured through the gates into the city to seek out our hotel and find the best path to get there from the dock. The Adriatic side of the palace [...]
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Traveling to Hvar
Posted on 20. Jan, 2008 by John Brackett.
It had been a very long day. Worth every mile. The Peljesac Peninsula is absolutely beautiful and enough off the beaten path to where you feel adventuresome, but not lost in the wilderness. The roads are in excellent condition and there is an abundance of water taxis and ferries to neighboring islands. While Croatia is [...]
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Exploring the Island of Korcula Croatia
Posted on 19. Jan, 2008 by John Brackett.
Korcula (pronounced Korchula) is a stunning island known for it’s secluded beaches, uninhabited neighboring islands, exquisite arts and rich culture. It’s thought that the famed explorer Marco Polo (1254-1342) was born here. Much like Dubrovnik the city of Korcula is encased in a stone fortification with defensive towers and one of the most beautiful castle [...]
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Wine Tasting at the Grgich Winery
Posted on 19. Jan, 2008 by John Brackett.
Miljenko (Mike) Grgich returned to his birth-home of Croatia from a successful career as a winemaker and winery owner in California to realize the dream of opening his own winery in his native land. The Grgich Winery is in Trstenik, on the Peljesac Peninsula. It’s housed in a plain stone building that was once a [...]
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