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What to See and Do in Split?

What to see?

• Diocletian Palace (UNESCO heritage site) - The historic center of Split is built around the remains of this Roman palace. You only need to wander around to experience it but you can also pay to visit the excavated remains of the basement of the palace. The palace has well preserved main streets cardo and decumanus. Roman palace is enriched with some gothic and reinassance buildings which makes a perfect match. Palace has 4 monumental gates Porta Aurea (Zlatna vrata, Golden gate), Porta Argenta (Srebrna vrata, Silver gate), Porta Ferrea (Željezna vrata, Iron gate) and Porta Aenea (Mjedena vrata). It is probably the best preserved Roman palace in general.
• St. Duje's cathedral - Originally built around 305. A.D. as a mausoleum of Roman emperor Diocletian (the oldest cathedral building in the world). Cathedral is also a very beautiful mixture of Roman temple and Catholic church. It also has a beautiful belltower which provides you a great panoramic view of Split, nearby islands and Marjan hill.
• Peristil square (Peristylium) - Main square of Diocletian's palace with well preserved Roman architecture.
• Jupiter's temple - Ancient Roman temple which became St. John's church.
• Two original Egyptian sphinxes- One is located on Peristil square, and the other in front of Jupiter's temple or St. John's church. They were brought from Egypt by Roman emperor Diocletian.
• Riva is the main city promenade. Since 2007. Riva has a new, "modern" look, which is not accepted by most of the people.
• Jupiter's temple - Ancient Roman temple which became St. John's church.
• Two original Egyptian sphinxes- One is located on Peristil square, and the other in front of Jupiter's temple or St. John's church. They were brought from Egypt by Roman emperor Diocletian.
• Riva is the main city promenade. Since 2007. Riva has a new, "modern" look, which is not accepted by most of the people.
• Marjan - a hill situated on the west of Split. Marjan is an oasis for many people who look for a natural stress relief, a great place for long walks, jogging, and bike rides. Marjan's peak, Telegrin is 174 m high and gives a wonderful panoramic view of Split. South cliffs are popular within alpine climbers. St. Nicholas church is situated on the east of Marjan, on it's south side are beautiful St. Jeronimus church and "Gospe od Betlema" church(Madonna of Betlehem). House building is strictly forbidden in order to save Marjan - the lungs of Split.
• Varoš - one of the oldest parts of town. A place where lived most of the city peasants and fishermen. Charming streets and and beautiful small houses.
• Galerija Meštrović - gallery contains works of Ivan Meštrović, famous Croatian sculptor.
• Archaeological Museum - the oldest museum in Croatia(1820.), about 20 minutes walk north of the old town (entry 20 kn). Many artefacts and monuments from Roman colonies Salona and Narona.
• Salona - ancient Roman colony, one of the biggest towns of Roman Empire. It had a population of nearly 60000 people. It was a capital of Roman province Dalmatia. Well preserved amphitheater, theater, basilica, cemetery and many other Roman buildings. Situated near town of Solin, 10 minutes bus ride from Split.
• Poljud stadium. Poljud stadium known to locals as "POLJUDSKA LJEPOTICA" (POLJUD BEAUTY")is a second largest stadium in Croatia and has a capacity of 36000 people. The stadium was originally constructed by the Yugoslavian government as part of the facilites for the 1979 Mediterannean Games and was oficially opened by Josip Broz Tito, who was avowed fan of the team who play their home games in Poljud HNK Hajduk Split. By far the most important and revered sports team in Dalmatia, a dedicatet fanbase around the world has followed Hajduk throughout the team's history. There are numerous anecdotes about Hajduk never played without at least some of their loyal fans in the stands, the Torcida.
• Getski vrtal, Dominisova street (Diocletian palace). is the smallest park in Split, situated in the Diocletian palace, Dominisova street. In that park are beautiful traditional dalmatian tiramolas witch are full of locals clothes during the summer. In every guidebook about Split you have pictures from the Getski vrtal. On that place there was a 500 years old stone house witch was destroyed during the 2nd world war.
• Old graveyards. Sustipan and Old jewish cemetery

 

What to do?

• Sunbathe on the beach at Bacvice. To reach this beach walk along the waterfront and follow the road that crosses the railway line and there you will be. There are many cafes and places to eat ice cream. This is certainly not the best beach in Croatia (it is packed solid most of summer), but it will give you a feeling of 'real' Croatia as the vast majority of people who go there are from Split. There are beaches on the north side of Split, a 30 minute walk to Marjan hill. These beaches are much less busy than Bacvica. However they face the industrial zone and this somewhat detracts from the beautiful pine forests they they are situated in.
• Climb the campanile bell tower next to the palace mausoleum. The stairs cling to the inside of the tower, and in places the steps cross the large open window spaces. The ascent is certainly not for those with vertigo, but the views from the top are marvelous. It costs only 10 kuna to go up the bell tower.
• Diocletian palace tour [16] The historic core of Split with Diocletian palace is among the first urban complexes to enter the list of the UNESCO world heritage in year 1979. Most probably this one of a kind Imperial Palace was built from 298. till 305. AD. and it is one of the most significant original structures of the late ancient architecture mostly because of it's preservation. Later this Palace contributed to the broadening of town because the city evolved on its walls. The unique substructure halls were newley explored and each year they show more to the public. The Cellars of the Palace are pearl of wonders with many fascinating artifacts displayed there and that is why we guide you in basement halls! Time: May - October - 10.00, 12.00, 19.00 November - April - 11.00 Duration: 90 min Language: English, Starts: in front of the tourist info center (15 min before tour)
• Green Market (Pazar). Any traveller worth their salt wants to get real and rub elbows with some of the locals and Split's Pazar is the place to go to satisfy that desire. Jump in and join in the hubbub going on, all dedicated to good ol' small scale market capitalism. The buying and selling frenzy involves a variety of wares such as fruits and veggies, clothing and other odds and ends.

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