Split – the second largest city of Croatia, is located on the coast of Adriatic, near the foot of the Mosary Mountains. Modern Split is a city-museum with 17 centuries-old history. Getting into his old city, you seem to travel in time – moving from the Palace of the Roman emperor to the medieval cathedral, next to which the ancient temple of Jupiter stands. Around the ancient quarters, life boils – local residents are proud of the Hayuk football club no less than Roman heritage, they know a lot about gastronomy and funny holidays. We will tell you what to do and where to go in a plexus, so that the trip is remembered for a long time.
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1. Travel in time in the Old City
The entire historical center of Split is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List and reminds of the former greatness of the city. Here the palace of Emperor Diocletian and the temple of Jupiter, built in the 3rd century, are perfectly preserved. On the Roman Square, peristil surrounded by columns, life is in full swing – here concerts and fairs are constantly held, meetings are appointed and excursions start. The architecture of all styles and eras complements each other: the Roman Mausoleum, which has become a Gothic cathedral, stands next to the Palace of Renaissance, they are surrounded by bars and restaurants.
2. Try the freshest seafood
Split is famous for dishes of fish and seafood – they are bought in the early morning from sailors, in the market next to the Diocletian mausoleum. We advise you to go to one of the small family restaurants and try fish soup, risotto with karakatitz ink and octopus salad. As well as the traditional stew “Brotheus” – it is prepared from a dozen species of fish and seafood, which are stewed in red wine with sharp spices. And if you do not like fish, then order the smoked Dalmatian ham “Sweeped”, which is served with onions and olives, spicy sheep cheese and slave cake.
3. Rest and have fun on city beaches
All city beaches are free (including sunbeds with umbrellas),
The water is warm and transparent, the entrance to the sea is gentle. On the central beaches you can rent a water motorcycle, sit in a cafe and play in shallow water in Pichigin – this is a fun game with a small ball and not strict rules. More remote beaches are surrounded by pine forests. On the most popular beach, Bachvitsa regularly hold thematic parties and concerts, there is immediately one of the best nightclubs in the city of Ropic Club.
4. Go down to the imperial mausoleum and go up to the bell tower of the Holy Due
The Cathedral of the Holy Douge is the oldest acting cathedral in the world. The basis of the cathedral is the Mausoleum of Diocletian, who during his reign mercilessly persecuted Christians. The tomb of the emperor was destroyed in the 7th century, but the columns, sculptures and bas -reliefs were perfectly preserved. After the tomb, inspect the cathedral – it is famous for the Gothic altar, carved doors and manuscripts. And from the bell tower of the cathedral you will open the best view of the old city of Split.
5. Explore the sunken ship
Split surroundings are an ideal place for diving. There are diving courses and schools, equipment rental points and a crystal clean sea. 10-15 kilometers from Split is the sunken fishing vessel (Ribolovac) and the Paio ship, Paio,
Where are the divers of any level of training. In the east of the island of the scolding there is another favorite place for drivers – a huge submarine as a light. There, at a depth of 30–40 meters, rare fish are found.
6. Visit the villa-Museum of Ivan Meshtrovich
Ivan Meshtrovich is one of the best Croatian sculptors. At the beginning of the 20th century, he studied in Vienna and Paris, was friends with Rodin, became famous, but was forced to flee the country when the Second World War began. Shortly before the departure, in 1939, he built a villa on the hill of Maryan according to his project. The villa with a workshop, all drawings and sculptures, he bequeathed to the city. Now his museum is located there. In addition to the Museum of Meshtrovich, the Zoo, the Museum of Natural Sciences and the Caves, where the hermits monks lived in the hill of Maryan, are on the hill of Maryan. The best view from the hill to the city opens from the Vidilica cafe terrace.
7. visit the islands of Hvar and scolding
On the coast of Croatia – more than a thousand islands, and one of the most beautiful is Hvar. On the island, untouched nature are rare flowers, many singing birds. There are excellent sandy beaches, lavender and pink oleander grow everywhere, which bloom in early summer. In addition to lavender and beaches on the island, there is the oldest public theater in Europe and the Cathedral of the Renaissance. Vineyards and olive groves are growing on the island of scolding, and ivory bone limestone is extracted in quarries. The scolding attracts tourists with excellent pink wine, a species mountain – the highest in Croatia and water sports (water skiing, sailing, windsurfing, diving).
