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Andy C
Old Basing, UK56 contributions
Jun 2024 • Family
It may interest readers to know that I am descended from the Cippico family who once owned the palace. Unfortunately the palace was forcibly taken from us during one of the many wars which wracked the region.
Many centuries have passed since then and we obviously have no intention of reclaiming it, but now simply enjoy the fact that people are able to visit it and appreciate its history.
Many centuries have passed since then and we obviously have no intention of reclaiming it, but now simply enjoy the fact that people are able to visit it and appreciate its history.
Written August 20, 2024
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on_the_go_98765
Tucson20,520 contributions
Jul 2022
Entry was not available the day we visited and there is no schedule posted regarding access hours. However, it has very striking architectural elements which set it apart from its neighbors. There is an info plaque on the wall giving a brief history of its significance.
The Cipiko family were prominent Venetian aristocrats in about the 15th century.
The Cipiko family were prominent Venetian aristocrats in about the 15th century.
Written October 24, 2022
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fabito2015
Brasilia, DF672 contributions
Jun 2024 • Couples
The two palaces Cipicco or Ćipiko, the large and the small, were created from the unification of buildings of Romanesque style. Both the south gate of the large palace as well as the entry staircase to the inner courtyard and the door of the small palace are works of the famous architect Niccolò Fiorentino. On the lintel, angels are engraved with the inscription meaning “Know yourself”. This one is the Little Palace.
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Written August 20, 2024
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Eva T
United Kingdom5,877 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
Situated opposite the Cathedral this great Gothic building was owned by Cipico family. It was on our list to visit it but just before we went to Trogir we found on internet that it's not opened to the public. But when we came we saw that the entry door was opened and it was like small art exhibition there. So I cannot say how it looks inside but the exterior is beautiful.
Written October 3, 2023
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AlbertSalichs
Manresa, Spain24,192 contributions
Oct 2022 • Friends
Palace Cipiko is one of the some important buildings located in the old town of Trogir, a Venetian-style town near Split, in Dalmatian Coast. It has a beautiful facade, which you can see if you walk around old town. Pitifully, the building is closed to visit.
(See also Historic City of Trogir)
(See also Historic City of Trogir)
Written September 24, 2023
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macedonboy
Glasgow, UK186,155 contributions
May 2023
This building is the former palace of the Chipiko family. First built in the 13th century, the building has acquired an architectural mix of Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance styling. The building consists of a large and a small palace. On the front there is an inscription "Nosce te ipsum" which means "Know yourself". Apart from the architecture, an interesting feature of the facade is the Gothic triforium above the balcony.
The upper levels appears to be private residence, the stairs had a locked barrier. The lower level has a small courtyard, which also seems to be part of adjacent shops.
The upper levels appears to be private residence, the stairs had a locked barrier. The lower level has a small courtyard, which also seems to be part of adjacent shops.
Written May 31, 2023
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Graham S
Tewantin, Australia4,618 contributions
Sep 2019
Having been in Venice only 3 weeks earlier, the appearance could be straight out of the Grand Canal or neighboring areas.
Dated to 1457, this Grand Palace's architecture is quite unique to Trogir, but given the maritime dominance of the Venetian Empire, perhaps not surprising.
I was captivated by the Cathedral opposite in the square, & its magnificently intricate arched doorway.
You look around, there is Palace Cipiko & again it presents with a terrific photo opportunity - so I had a bit of fun with my photos - hope you enjoy!
Dated to 1457, this Grand Palace's architecture is quite unique to Trogir, but given the maritime dominance of the Venetian Empire, perhaps not surprising.
I was captivated by the Cathedral opposite in the square, & its magnificently intricate arched doorway.
You look around, there is Palace Cipiko & again it presents with a terrific photo opportunity - so I had a bit of fun with my photos - hope you enjoy!
Written December 14, 2019
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Izabela S
Krakow, Poland679 contributions
May 2019 • Friends
Sprawdziło się to o czym czytałam - elewacje są odnowione natomiast środek woła o pomoc - odrapane klatki schodowe, grzyb. Smutne to wyjątkowo.
Zbudowany w 1457 r. dla rodziny Cipiko, która wówczas była najbogatsza w mieście. Między łukami fasady pałacu znajdują się figury przedstawiające anioły. Dwa z nich trzymają herb rodziny. Na parterze pałacu wisi rzeźba koguta. Jest to trofeum wojenne pochodzące z tureckiego okrętu. (źródło Internet)
The two Cipicco/Ćipiko Palaces, the large and the small one, were created by connecting Romanesque buildings. In the front of the large palace, there is a Gothic triphora, a work of art of Andrea Alessi, and the doors quarried by Ivan Duknović. The Southern portal was made by Niccolò Fiorentino. On the lintel, there are quarried angels wearing leaves with the inscription that in translation means Know thyself. In the small palace, there is a yard with an external stairway and the door of Niccolò Fiorentino as well as a relief with the figure of Alviz Cipiko.
Alviz was a supracomite of the Trogir galleon that, with the name of Woman, participated in the Battle of Lepanto in 1571. According to the tradition, Alviz Cipiko captured and drowned the Turkish ship Rooster under the command of Captain Ali. The figure at the front of the ship, Rooster, held by a firm hand, was brought to Trogir as a war trophy and exhibited in the atrium of Cipiko’s palace, at the place where today there is a cast, while the original is in the permanent exhibition of the Museum of the City of Trogir.
In the library of the Cipiko family, a fragment of the Supper of Trimalchio from the novel Satirikon by Petronius Arbiter was found (nowadays in Paris). The palace nowadays has room for the Folk music of Trogir and the Josip Hatze Music School - DO Trogir. (źródło Internet)
Zbudowany w 1457 r. dla rodziny Cipiko, która wówczas była najbogatsza w mieście. Między łukami fasady pałacu znajdują się figury przedstawiające anioły. Dwa z nich trzymają herb rodziny. Na parterze pałacu wisi rzeźba koguta. Jest to trofeum wojenne pochodzące z tureckiego okrętu. (źródło Internet)
The two Cipicco/Ćipiko Palaces, the large and the small one, were created by connecting Romanesque buildings. In the front of the large palace, there is a Gothic triphora, a work of art of Andrea Alessi, and the doors quarried by Ivan Duknović. The Southern portal was made by Niccolò Fiorentino. On the lintel, there are quarried angels wearing leaves with the inscription that in translation means Know thyself. In the small palace, there is a yard with an external stairway and the door of Niccolò Fiorentino as well as a relief with the figure of Alviz Cipiko.
Alviz was a supracomite of the Trogir galleon that, with the name of Woman, participated in the Battle of Lepanto in 1571. According to the tradition, Alviz Cipiko captured and drowned the Turkish ship Rooster under the command of Captain Ali. The figure at the front of the ship, Rooster, held by a firm hand, was brought to Trogir as a war trophy and exhibited in the atrium of Cipiko’s palace, at the place where today there is a cast, while the original is in the permanent exhibition of the Museum of the City of Trogir.
In the library of the Cipiko family, a fragment of the Supper of Trimalchio from the novel Satirikon by Petronius Arbiter was found (nowadays in Paris). The palace nowadays has room for the Folk music of Trogir and the Josip Hatze Music School - DO Trogir. (źródło Internet)
Written June 8, 2019
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Ana
Moscow, Russia369 contributions
Nov 2016 • Couples
This is one of the two palaces of the wealthy Cipiko Family. The large Cipiko palace in front of St. Lawrence Cathedral was the home of this prominent family, during the 15th century. You can make a stop to admire the intricately carved Gothic three-mullion windows on the facade. Also, at the main entrance there is a nice and large carved wooden statue of a rooster, taken from the prow of a Turkish ship following a decisive battle, in which Turkey was defeated and one of the Cipiko family members, a captain from Trogir, was involved. Besides, it has interesting family coats of arms and another pretty details. This Romanesque building was remodeled in the early renaissance and in the late renaissance. Today it's used by the Music School, and it's partially privately owned. Worth a quick visit.
Written February 3, 2017
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Dinko P
Zagreb, Croatia832 contributions
Aug 2014 • Family
Yes, this is the real palace on the main square and one of many buildings in the old town of Trogir that has a huge architectural value. This palace was built in XIII century and has an old and a new building.
Written November 29, 2014
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