The people of Trogir enjoy a special existence, fusing their lives seamlessly with the beauty and culture that surrounds them. A thousand people live inside the centre of the city, a UNESCO world cultural heritage site since 1997. It is a shimmering Mediterranean paradise, abounding with classical architecture, fishing boats, shops, restaurants and a calm traditional way of life.

Toni, the shoemaker, exemplifies the spirit of continuity that the Island has from antiquity. He runs the shoe shop his grandfather started in the 1930s. "At 7 years old I started helping my father in the workshop. I was probably a hindrance, but he was glad to have me near and developing good working habits." Through the weight of these family traditions, the stories of Trogir are lovingly handed down and won't be given up easily. "I love my job. One guy was convincing me to sell for days, he even brought a bag full of money once, but I wouldn't accept." Trogir is full of such characters, from fishermen and shipyard workers to artists and bakers.

But it is not only the people that make this such a unique place. The cathedral of St Lawrence, which was built from the 12th to 16th century, is a stunning example of Medieval Mediterranean architecture. Its portals, towers and halls feature a blend of artistic styles that developed over the 400 year history of its construction. Like the Western portal build by one of the most ingenious sculptors of the Middle Ages, Radovan, who some experts say may have worked on the main portal of the basilica of San Marco in Venice.

Trogir also cherishes the culture of its people, that has been developed over thousands of years. From the traditional klapa singers, blending their voices in perfect polyphony, to the artists, like Sandra Radic Parac, who gather in the main square to paint, they all add to the rich texture of the city. "It's a town full of monuments but also the town of living artists, all of us who are living here and creating new works of art. We are the spirit of the town."

This documentary, through breathtaking cinematography, presents a loving insight into the magic of life in Trogir, capturing everything from the warm hustle and bustle of the tourist season to the gentle restful winter of this small Mediterranean town.

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