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OKRUG GORNJI (ISLAND CIOVO) TOURIST INFORMATION
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Okrug Gornji (Croatia, Central Dalmatia, island Ciovo) is a touristic settlement located on west side of island Ciovo. It is located 2 km far from historical town Trogir. It is connected with town Trogir with drawbridge. With town Split it is connected with ferry line during the summer season. Municipality Okrug has around 2750 inhabitants.

Climate in area of Okrug Gornji and the whole Central Dalmatia is mild Mediterranean. Okrug Gornji has 2670 sunny hours per year. Okrug Gornji is suitable for peaceful vacation. It is located near larger towns Split and Trogir, ideal for sightseeing of historical and cultural heritage and fun contents.

Island Ciovo has been inhabiteted since Prehistory. In Medieval it was prohibited to inhabitate island Ciovo. It was island for lepers and hermits. This rule was changed after 1420. when island and town Trogir got under the rule of Venetians. Okrug is one of the oldest settlements on island Ciovo.

Okrug Gornji offers accommodation in private houses, rooms, apartments, hotels... It offers many fun contents, water sports and playgrounds.

Attractions in and near Okrug Gornji:
- Church of St. Karlo Boromejski;
- Church of St. Tudor;
- Parish Church of Mount of the Holly Cross;
- Town Trogir;
- Town Split...