Trilj
In the green oasis on the Cetina River, a multitude of historical sights, mountain beauties and interesting adrenaline activities await you
Discover everythingTrilj has to offer
Parts of the film about the legendary Indian chief named Winnetou were filmed in the Trilj region, more precisely near the Nutjak fortress. The film is “The Oil Prince”, or in German “Der Ölprinz” from 1965.
Trilj was nicknamed the “town of bridges” because of the bridges that in the past made daily life much easier for the locals by connecting the two banks of the river. Most of them were built in the sixties of the last century, and today they have become a real tourist attraction
Escape to your own
paradise
Throughout centuries , a diverse culinary heritage has made the local gastronomic offer somewhat different from the classical
Trilj as the cradle of football
Did you know that Trilj is actually the cradle of football? According to historical findings, football was first played in the town of Gardun near Trilj. The official gazette of FIFA, the leading football organization, wrote about this. The tombstone of the Roman boy Gaius Liberius holding a ball in his hand was found near the Roman military camp Tiluria, and it is considered as a solid evidence that the first football in the world was played here. Today, the monument is built into the facade of a house in Vrlička street in Sinj
A must – see in
Trilj
Proximity to the sea and outdoor activities in the heart of nature are not the only advantages of Trilj. It is a destination of rich heritage awaiting to be discovered by you
Explore the south of Croatia in this realm of water, fields and stone, only a short distance from Split
Distance between Split and Trilj in kilometers
30
Trilj is only a twenty-minute drive from Split, the largest tourist center in Dalmatia
Make your stay
complete
Here are some suggestions on everything you need for a comfortable visit. Find activities to do and spend your time exactly as you prefer. If you need a place to stay, we prepared a handy list of hotels.
Trips from
Trilj
Due to its micro-location, Trilj is an ideal starting point for one-day trips to surrounding destinations. Discover the authentic Dalmatia