Located in the central Dalmatia, Split is the biggest and most important coastal city in Croatia. It’s a major hub through which most islands are connected to the land. As many other sites in Croatia, Split is also listed as UNESCO World Heritage.
Historically called Spalato, Split is an ancient city dating back to 3rd century BC. It was first founded as a Greek colony. Throughout history Split was a part of both Roman and Byzantine Empire and later Venitian, Habsburg and French Empire.
The old town of Split is buzzing with history. Construction on Diocletian’s Palace, one of the most spectacular sites in the city, began in AD 305. Inside its walls one can find the Temple of Jupiter and the Cathedral of Saint Domnius, underground passages and visit locations from the filming of the Game of Thrones.
Marjan park is listed just outside the city. It’s basically a forest peninsula with just an occasional medieval building scattered within. Perfect for relaxation or easy jogging during those hot summer months.
Not far from Split one can find Salona and Trogir, both of which are archeological wonders in their own right. Salona is actually a city older than Split. It was once home to 60.000 people, the most famous of which was Diocletian. The city, unfortunately, got destroyed during the invasion of Avars and Slavs. Due to the fact that Salona’s inhabitants fled to Diocletian’s Palace, Split grew in importance and got to became the city we know today.
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