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Fortress Kamerlengo
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Tucson18,308 contributions
This is a UNESCO World Heritage site
Jul 2022
The castle/fortress was built by Venetians in about the 1400's (the mid-15th century) and housed the man who collected taxes and duties. The remnants/ruins today consist of an interesting courtyard interior and stairs up to the castle walk.

St. Mark's Tower is on the north end of the fortress.

Only the walls really remain. During the summer, the courtyard interior hosts music events and other events typical of a summer stage.

Choosing not to walk the fortress wall path, our time was spent in the courtyard interior. The admission fees to explore the levels of the castle fortress are fair. Not paying the fee, we felt we got enough of the flavor and character to check this off our to-do list.
Written October 24, 2022
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JSTrip_77
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina1,202 contributions
Even closed, worth a visit
Jan 2023
Dominating the end of the island on which Trogir's old city is located, the fort is closed for the season. So, you cannot go inside right now. But it is still worth a visit simply for pictures of and with the outer walls. Somewhat frustrating for tourists, there is a soccer field right next to the fortress making it hard to take complete pictures but that is not a big deal!! Visit. It is worth it.
Written January 25, 2023
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starlightShanghai
Victoria, Canada3,637 contributions
Lovely to look at - from a distance
Jan 2022
Quite aside from its history, this 15th-century castle/fortress is also interesting because of its imposing architecture. However, its juxtaposition with a football pitch tends to dilute the imagination as to what life there might once have been like.

The castle/fortress was locked up tighter than a drum when I was there [January 2022], but a peek through the keyhole suggested that the interior was nothing special: a rather rundown open courtyard with a staircase going up to walkways around the walls.

Certainly lovely to look at the exterior, especially on a bright sunny day!
Written February 3, 2022
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dori_lukey
Singapore, Singapore652 contributions
Not always open
Dec 2019
If you have ever wondered how forts looked like in the past, this is quite the interesting place to visit. We weren't able to enter the fort because its winter time, but you can just walk around it and take good pictures. Good to see the opening timings and cost if you're interested to enter the fort.
Written February 10, 2020
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jbg74
Saint Paul, MN906 contributions
Nice Views of Trogir
Jun 2021
This is a partially ruined fortification next to the old town of Trogir. There are some nice views from the walls but you cannot climb to the top of the tower and there isn't anything there except the walls. It is work a stop if you have the time and don't mind paying for the ticket but there are far better views, fortresses, and castles if you are limited on time or money.
Written June 10, 2021
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Gausi
Triesen, Liechtenstein88 contributions
High price for a beautiful view
Jul 2022
Unfriendly cashier as well as too high entrance fee. The view from the tower of the fortress is magnificent - but that is the only highlight. The area itself is not worth seeing. The fortress did not live up to our expectations.
If you want to pay a lot of money for a great view, go for it.
However, I do not recommend the visit.
Written August 29, 2022
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Ⓜ️ MrMoreLight
Montreal, Canada1,547 contributions
Average visit, mostly for the views.
Sep 2020
First thing we did was visit the Fortress Kamerlengo. You will climb up the stairs and follow the perimeter walls where you will wait for other tourists to clear the way for you to take pictures. The views are quite nice and the visit is not too expensive. No exhibits of interests inside. Would make a great venue for a trance party though.

Try to go off hours to maximize your time running into other people.

Average visit, worth a picture or two. Move on.
Written February 3, 2021
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Brian R
Horsens, Denmark733 contributions
A must see
Jul 2020
Old fortress built by the Venetians back in 11th to 14th century as far as I remember. The big tower with a stunning view is the oldest part of the area. Not much for children, but there are great trampolines outside the castle.
Written July 7, 2020
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Abovetheclouds
1,728 contributions
Views only
Jun 2021 • Solo
I agree with many of the other reviewers. Only go for views. Very small. Nice. You need thirty minutes maximum. Some of the stairs are steep but it's really quick to get to the top. Would you be missing out by not going? No. Really is for the views.
Written June 4, 2021
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Tihomir Kosic
Kotor, Montenegro396 contributions
Kamerlengo Castle - Trogir
Sep 2017 • Friends
The Kula fortress of Kamerlengo (Fortress Sv. Marko) was built in the mid-15th century by Marin Radoj as part of an expansion of the Veriga Tower, built on the site in the late 14th century.
As part of the defense system, the fortress was surrounded by a ditch filled with sand; inside the walls were a well and other structures for withstanding long sieges.

St. Mark's Tower on the north end of the fortress was built shortly after the castle in typical Renaissance style and its roof once was ringed with guns at the ready to repel invaders.
Kamerlengo began to deteriorate at the end of the 19th century and was renovated after World War II.
Today the castle's interior courtyard is used as a summer stage and open-air cinema. Tourists can climb to the top of the tower and enjoy the view during the day and also at night when no movie is showing.
Written May 20, 2018
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