iovo je otok smje ten u srednjoj Dalmaciji, povezan s gradom Trogirom pokretnim mos

tom, a administrativno podijeljen izmeu Splita, Trogira i Okruga. Na ukupnoj povr i

ni otoka od 28,8 km smjestilo se nekoliko naselja: Okrug Donji, Okrug Gornji, Arb
anija, Slatine, edno, iovo.
Od kopna na istoku (rt Marjan) iovo je udaljeno oko 2 km; na sjeverozapadu je s k
opnom spojeno pokretnim mostom (u Trogiru). Naselio se ve u prapovijesti, a stari
su ga Rimljani nazivali Boa (Bua, Bavo). Tijekom XV. i XVI. st. na njemu se skl
anja okolno stanovni tvo u bijegu pred Turcima. Ju na je strana otoka prilino nenasel
jena.
Crkva Gospe od Prizidnica s pustinjakim zgradama sagraena 1546.g., smje tena usred
hridina, nalazi se na jugoistonoj strani otoka. Selo Slatine na splitskoj je stra
ni otoka iova. U uvali Supetarska postojala je starohrvatska crkvica sv. Petra. S
elo edno u unutra njosti je otoka i ima crkvu sv. Mavra u polju, gdje su se okuplja
li pustinjaci, te u sredi tu sela crkvu bl. Ivana Trogirskog.
Arbanija je mjesto na moru s dominikanskim samostanom sv. Kri a osnovanim u XV. st
. Samostanski sklop ima klaustar s prostranim vrtom a zanimljivost je sjeverni z
id graen poput utvrde radi bolje obrane. U crkvi se nalazi vrijedna slikarska ba ti
na iz XVII. st.
U mjestu iovo, nad samom peinom u kojoj su se neko sklanjali pustinjaci, podignut j
e Franjevaki samostan sv. Ante, koji je sauvao izgled iz XVII. st. U samostanu se u
va kruna od pozlaenog srebra, ukra ena draguljima iz XIV. st., kip sv. Magdalene Iv
ana Duknovia, te slike od kojih je najvrjednija slika Jacopa Palme Mlaeg iz XVII.
st. Od manjih crkvica na iovu nalazimo crkve sv. Nikole (XIV. st.), sv. Andrije (
VI./VII. st.), sv. Petra (XVI. st.). Crkva Gospe pokraj mora ranoromanika je s re
nesansnim dodacima, sagraena na uspomenu pobjede nad Splianima.
Okrug (Okruk) Gornji i Okrug Donji, danas ine samostalnu izdvojenu opinu, a neko su
bili u sastavu Trogira. Imaju crkve sv. Tudora i sv. Karla Boromejskoga iz XVII
I. st.

Kako je otok iovo svojevrstan produ etak grada Trogira, nudi pregr t mogunosti za odmo
r, rekreaciju i kupanje te mnogobrojne povijesne spomenike.
Mediteranska vegetacija, arhipelag sa malim slikovitim otoiima, blaga klima i pred
ivne pla e u skrovitim zaljevima zasigurno e Va boravak uiniti nezaboravnim. Smje taj i
va u srcu Dalmacije (vidi kartu iova) ini ga idealnom polazi nom tokom za iztra ivanje
bogatog kulturnog naslijea i prirodnih ljepota Dalmacije.
Za dolazak s kopna na otok iovo treba prijei preko dva mosta: manjim mostom kopno
- Trogir (koji je takoer otok) i zatim Trogir - iovo. U ljetnim se mjesecima stvar
aju nesnosni epovi u cijelom ovom dijelu, pa se na dolazak, a posebice povratak s
otoka, eka i po nekoliko sati. U planu je gradnja novog mosta, istono od Trogira
(u Ka telanskom zaljevu), koji bi povezao iovo s kopnom te rasteretio prijelaz prek
o Trogirske jezgre.
Domovinski rat
Velikosrbi su napali i ovaj hrvatski otok. U ratu za hrvatsku neovisnost 1991.-1
992. bombardirali su etiri dominikanska samostana: Gru , elopeke, Dubrovnik s 27 izr
avnih pogodaka, a meu njima i iovski dominikanski samostan sv. Kri a[2] koji se nala
zi na sjevernoj strani otoka iova, na predjelu zvanom Zizmana Gniviza
Podatci
Smje taj
Jadransko more
Koordinate
43 29' s.z. . 16 17'i.z.d.
Dr ava Hrvatska
Glavno naselje Okrug Gornji
Povr ina
28,12 km2
Obalna crta
46,663 km
Broj stanovnika
6.071

Okrug Gornji (island Ciovo) - Tourism

Okrug Gornji is a settlement situated on the west part of the island Ciovo. The
Municipality of Okrug is comprised of two traditional Dalmatian places of Okrug
Gornji and Okrug Donji. Here guests can enjoy a pleasant Mediterranean climate,
an Archipelago of numerous picturesque islands as well as many hidden coves and
beaches.
In Okrug Gornji accommodation can be found in two of the camp sites, private hou
ses, apartments and rooms.
There are many restaurants and taverns in Okrug Gornji offering the traditional
Dalmatian dishes as well as international cuisine.
In Okrug gornji there are also great recreational facilities with a fitness cent
re, tennis courts and a scuba diving school.
Group or private boat excursions and private boat transfers to the nearby coves
and islands of Brac and Hvar are organized almost on a daily basis during the su
mmer season. Guests can also rent a scooter or fly with a parachute over the loc
al beach. Boat rental services are also available.
The visitors of Okrug Gornji can see the remains of the 2800 years old history i
n the oldtown of Trogir which is under the protection of UNESCO. It is located o
nly 3 km from Okrug. The town of Split can be visited with organized group or pr
ivate car excursions or private car transfers as well as the other Croatian majo
r tourist destinations such as Dubrovnik, Zadar or Omis.
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Okrug Gornji (island Ciovo) - Attractions
Of the sacral architecture in Okrug Gornji visitors can see:
- over 500 years old Church of St. Tudor
- a 300 years old Church of St. Karlo Boromejski
- the newly built parish Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross
Trogir is an old Dalmatian city placed under UNESCO protection and the architect
ure of this town is considered the one of the best preserved in the entire regio
n of Central Europe. It is situated only 3 km from Okrug Gornji and here you can
see:
- The main city square
- Radovan's portal
- Chapel of the blessed John of Trogir
- The Benedictine Convent of St. Nicholas
- Convent of St. Dominic`s
- Cathedral of St. Lawrence
- Pinacotheque
- St. Sebastian with city clock tower
- The city loggia
- The large Cipiko palace
- St. Peter's church
- St. Barbara's church
- The small Cipiko palace
- The Garagnin palace
Split is the Dalmatia s capital city also protected by the UNESCO. Some of the imp
ortant sights you can see in this town are:
- Diocletian s palace
- The Cathedral of St. Duje
- Jupiter Temple
- Monument of Bishop Grgur of Nin
- Fort Gripe

Churches of Split
Peristil
Museums of Split
Castle of Mestrovic
Prokurative
Riva

From Okrug Gornji private boat transfers or boat rentals can be hired and there
is an option of joining organized group or private boat excursions to visit the
nearby islands of Brac, Hvar and Solta.
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Okrug Gornji (island Ciovo) - Location and Climate
Okrug Gornji is located on the west side of the island Ciovo 3 km south-west to
old town of Trogir belonging to the Okrug Municipality and the Split-Dalmatia Co
unty. In Okrug Gornji there is a population of about 2770 permanent residents.
The Airport Split is located only 8 km from Okrug Gornji.
A local road that leads to Okrug Gornji during the summer season can get quite c
ongested and sometimes requires waiting in the sun for a few hours because of th
e narrow passage connecting the island Ciovo to the mainland. There has been mad
e a project for a construction of one more bridge in order to to lessen the traf
fic congestion it has not yet gone under progress due to various birocrat issues
.
The distances from Okrug Gornji to the other Croatian and European cities are:
- Split 31 km,
- Zadar 133 km,
- Rijeka 388km,
- Pula 495 km,
- Dubrovnik 248 km,
- Zagreb 385 km,
- Ljubljana 441 km,
- Vienna 737 km,
- Budapest 725 km,
- Belgrade 774 km,
- Milano 883 km,
- Genova 1006 km,
- Berlin 1438 km.
The climate of this place is Mediterranean with hot and dry summer months and mi
ld and rainy winter season. Okrug Gornji has over 2670 sunny hours per year.
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Okrug Gornji (island Ciovo) - Useful tips
Accommodation in Okrug Gornji is available in two camp sites, private houses, ap
artments and rooms.
Boat rentals and car rentals are available in Okrug Gornji.
Tourist Office Okrug +385(0)21 887 311
Airport Split +385(0)21 203 555
Bus Terminal Split +385(0)60 327 777
Jadrolinija Split +385(0)21 338 333
Train Terminal Split +385 21 338 525
General information 18981
Information on phone numbers in Croatia 11888
Information on international phone numbers 11802
Weather Forecast and Road Conditions +385(0)60 520 520
Croatia Traffic Info 0800 9987
Road assistance 987

Emergency number 112

Police 192
Fire department 193
Ambulance 194
Road help 987
Sea help 9155
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Okrug Gornji (island Ciovo) - History
In Okrug Gornji there are three churches of which the two of them have important
historical significance. These are the churches of St. Charles Borromeo and the
Church of St. Theodore.
Okrug Gornji (island Ciovo) - Interesting Facts
Okrug Gornji is located only 3 km from the historical town of Trogir whose ancie
nt monuments are the best preserved parts of history of the entire region of Cen
tral Europe.