15-The trail of magnificent views

Seget Donji, a small place with a fishing tradition, was founded in 1564 as a refuge and buffer for the inhabitants of the Trogir hinterland before the Turkish invasion. The clerk of the city treasury, Jakov Rotondo, built Seget castle, which until the 17th century bore his name, Kaštel Rotondo. The rectangular medieval fortress was built according to the model of the magnificent Diocletian’s Palace, however its smaller version leaves no one indifferent. The centre of the castle is dominated by the baroque church of Our Lady of the Rosary, which was built in 1758. The church houses a 14th century Gothic, painted crucifix and a painted wooden triptych, the work of Blaž Jurjev Trogiranin. Three longitudinal and two transverse stone streets led through the castle, which today hide old stone houses and charming restaurants. The harmony of the architecture is visible especially from a height on the way to Seget Gornji, a place that developed in the 18th century thanks to the settlement of defectors from the Turkish army. Meanwhile, two altars dedicated to the Greek hero Heracles bear witness to the longer history of this area, which goes back to antiquity. And as if painted by an artist’s brush, the picturesque Seget Riviera captivates visitors today with the beauty of its landscape and long sandy beaches that are meticulously maintained.