8 Historic Sites in Kastela That You Shouldn't Miss

June 5, 2021 Frederic Celentano

Kaštela (pronounced [kǎʃtɛla]) is an agglomeration of seven small settlements in Croatia, located northwest of the city of Split, west of Solin and east of Trogir, on the central Dalmatian coast. They are part of the Split-Dalmatia County and are administratively treated as a single city with a total population of 38,667 as of 2011 census - although they individually range in size from 3,000 to 7,000 residents.
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1. Archbishop's Palace

Kastel Sucurac, Kastela Croatia
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Archbishop's Palace

Following the examples of Romans from Salona who built their summer villa’s here, in late 15th century Archbishop Alverado choose this site to build his summer residence. A mix of Gothic and Renaissance styles the structure was later fortified. The old keep houses the “Podvorje” gallery with a selection of archaeological exhibition, collected, from nearby finds.

2. Church of St. Ivan Krstitelj

Obala Kralja Tomislava bb, Kastel Stari, Kastela 21216 Croatia +385 21 227 933
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Church of St. Ivan Krstitelj

Dedicated to St. John the Baptist, patron saint of Kastel Stari this Baroque church was consecrated in 1641. It features five marble altars and its treasures include the revered miraculous icon Our Lady of Grace, as well as tomb of St. Felicio Christian martyr from 4th century, who is the local patron saint.

3. Parish Church Our Lady of Rosary

Ulica Ivana Danila bb, Kastel Stari, Kastela 21216 Croatia +385 21 227 933
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Parish Church Our Lady of Rosary

This monumental church is one of the largest in central Dalmatia Constructed as a three nave basilica the church and its marble interior stretch over 400m in length. The southern chapel is dedicated to Our lady of Rosary. Next to the church is an shaded wood grove with palm trees and cypresses.

4. Church of St Kuzma and St Damjan

Ulica Hrvatskih knezova bb, Kastel Gomilica, Kastela 21213 Croatia +385 21 227 933 [email protected]
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Church of St Kuzma and St Damjan

Under the shade of 700 year old oak stands this pre-Romanesque church. Constructed in 12th century, this was a place of Christian worship for even longer than that. With the relics of saints it also keeps the relics of Hungarian king Stephen. Another king, Zvonimir of Croatia, gave this land to the Benedictine nuns.

5. Kastilac Fort

Kastel Gomilica, Kastela 21213 Croatia
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Kastilac Fort

Rising on a small reef near the shore, this fort was built by the Benedictine nuns in 1545. It used to be known as “The nun’s fort” and it served as a nucleus of future settlement of Kastel Gomilica. Thee old wooden drawbridge was replaced by a stone bridge as the place expanded following the easing of Turkish raids.

6. Fort at Glavica

near the little church of St. Juraj, Kastel Sucurac, Kastela Croatia
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Fort at Glavica

Built in 1392 the fort served as a safe haven for the local villagers in times of danger. It is the oldest remaining fortifications in the Kastela area, whose rusty cannon is still casting its protective shadow over the place.

7. Church of St. George of Zestinje

Rudine ul., Kastel Stafilic, Kastela Croatia +385 21 490 032 [email protected]

This is an old Croatian church built in the 12th century. Next to it is an old cemetery with standing tomb-stones.

8. Church of St. Nofro

Kastel Stafilic, Kastel Stafilic, Kastela Croatia +385 21 490 032 [email protected] http://www.dalmatia.hr/en/culture-and-sights/kastel-stafilic-the-church-of-st-nofro

This small church was erected on the Veliki Bijać peak. It has a nice Gothic vault.

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