Kamerlengo Castle, Military fortress in Trogir, Croatia.
Kamerlengo Castle is a limestone fortress with a trapezoidal shape and four corner towers that rise directly from the waterfront. The structure forms a closed defensive system designed to control access to the harbor and protect the city.
The fortress was built between 1420 and 1437 during Venetian rule, expanding on the older Veriga Tower that stood there since the late 1300s. It became part of Venice's strategy to strengthen its control over the Dalmatian coast.
The fortress takes its name from the camerlengo, a Venetian administrator who governed from this location. It served as a seat of power and shaped the city's identity as a symbol of political control over the region.
It is best to visit early in the morning or late afternoon when the sun is less intense and crowds are smaller. The walk to the entrance is flat and easy to reach, though climbing to the towers requires more physical effort.
Two different builders worked on the fortress: the Venetian consultant Lorenzo Picino designed the project while local stonemason Marin Radoj directed the actual construction work. This partnership shows how Venice integrated local craftsmen into its building efforts.
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