Split

Split is the second largest city in Croatia and it has 178,192 inhabitants. Located on the Adriatic coast in Dalmatia, on the Split peninsula, surrounded by Croatian islands of Brac, Hvar and Solta. Split is divided on two parts, Old City - inside of the palace and New City - west of the Old Town, with the National Square to present Marmont Street. 

Split

The city center of Split is old Diocletian's palace from the 4th Century, under UNESCO protection since 1979th year, which is unique in the world. Although the beginnings of the city are associated with the construction of Diocletian's Palace, archaeological finds that were excavated after 2000's show that the area was inhabited long before the Roman Emperor Diocletian's palace, where the emperor Diocletian was supposed to live out his retirement days. It is the largest and best preserved palaces in the world. East and west walls are 216 m long, 181 m southern and northern 175 m and since the latest theory it's said that palace wasn't just used as a place to rest, but as a facility for processing wool. In the complex of the palace is located the oldest cathedral in the world, the St.Dujam cathedral who is also the patron saint of Split. The cathedral is famous for its ancient doors made in 1214th year on which there are 28 carved scenes of Jesus' life, and its interior is very interesting. The cathedral itself looks very luxurious and powerful.

Diocletian's palace

Diocletian's palace

St. Dujam cathedral

It's one of the sights worth visiting. Split, apart the palace and cathedral of St.Dujam, is Marjan Forest Park. Marjan peninsula is one of the trademarks of the city of Split, which is covered with cultivated trees. You can get to the top using a staircase which are used for rest and respite, and sightseeing. On the way to the top we cross over to the church St.Mande, a viewpoint with an exceptional view, an old Jewish cemetery and the romantic church of St. Nicholas from the 13th century. Marjan Hill even offers a Natural History Museum with a zoo. Even some of intrests worth mentioning are also the Cetina canyon, the Gregory of Nin statue, the Temple of Jupiter, Fort flu defense complex was built in the 17th century to defend the city of Split of the Turks, the bathing area «Jezinac» and the Town Steps, a special and monumental fountain on the Split waterfront.

Marjan Forest Park

Gregory of Nin statue

Temple of Jupiter

Bathing area Jezinac

Monumental fountain

In summer, Split holds a variety of events, summer festivals of opera, drama, dance and music known as the Split Summer Festival, which was founded 1954.god. The city of Split is famous for Split Festival which is held annually for 46 years in Split Square Prokurative. Musical Youth Split also organizes days of spiritual music Cro patria, and the most famous night clubs for those that are looking for fun are: Moto Club Fjaka, Pino Music club, Lounge bar & disco club Imperium, Inbox Bar, Club Jungle, Mississippi, Vanilla.

Lounge bar & disco club Imperium