Split is already 17 centuries old, dating to the time the Roman Emperor Diocletian decided to build his Palace right on the peninsula near the great Roman city Salona, where he wanted to spend the last years of his life. During these 1700 years the Palace slowly turned into a city, which to this day lures with its rich tradition, glorious history and beauty of its natural and cultural heritage.
Diocletian Palace and the entire historical core of Split have been on the World Heritage UNESCO list ever since 1979, and not only for the extraordinary preservation of the Palace, but also because the Palace and its city (or the city and its Palace, if you like) continue to live a full life. A walk through the ancient city takes you through time, along the great examples of ancient architecture like Peristyle, the middle aged Romanesque Church and Gothic Palace, Renaissance portals of the noblemen’s houses, Baroque facades and modern architecture superbly merged in the rich heritage.
| DISTANCE | ESTIMATED DRIVING TIME | |||
| From Zagreb | km/miles 409/254 | approx. 4 Hours | ||
| From Zadar | km/miles 158/98 | approx. 2 Hours | ||
| From Opatija/Rijeka | km/miles 427/265 | approx. 4,5 Hours | ||
| From Poreč/Rovinj | km/miles 513/318 | approx. 6 Hours | ||
| From Dubrovnik | km/miles 230/143 | approx. 3 Hours | ||
| From Ljubljana (SLO) | km/miles 531/329 | approx. 6 Hours | ||
THINGS TO SEE
Salona – Solin, the cradle of ancient and early Croatian history is located on the Jadro River, also known as the Croatian Jordan
Kaštela are picturesque little towns of the central Dalmatia, between Split and Trogir. under the name Kaštela seven interconnected little towns are hidden lined up along the shore of the Kaštela Bay. Trogir was founded by the Greek colonists in the 3rd century BC. Throughout the history it was occupied by the Romans, the Byzantines, the Hungarians, the Venetians and Napoleon. Iis naturally protected harbour has become very popular among the yachtsmen from all over the world.
LOCAL SPECIALTIES
Roasted lamb garnished with mediterranean herbs, grilled fish, squids, cuttlefish risotto, grilled sardines, buzara or Buzzara – mussels, shrimps, fried anchovies, octopus salad, fish stew, fisherman brodetto, kroštule are some of the most typical and tastiest dalmatian dishes.
All of the local attractions are provided with certificated onsite partners (guides, restaurants and other) and can be done upon your request (tailor-made).
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