Split
Split is the largest city in Dalmatia, the second largest city in Croatia (the wider metropolitan area has more than 200,000 inhabitants), Croatia's second largest port and third port on the Mediterranean by the number of passengers. Split is the administrative center of Split-Dalmatia County. The very city center does the old Diocletian's palace from 4.century (under UNESCO protection since 1979.), which is a unique example in the world.
Split is situated on the Adriatic coast in central Dalmatia in Split (Marjan) peninsula. Split peninsula surrounded by the islands of Brac, Hvar, Solta and Ciovo, and is an ideal starting point for many excursions to nearby and distant surroundings. Ferries from the port of Split are often the only link between the central Dalmatian island with the mainland. It is possible to view Split panoramic in detail from the first Marjan vidilica or 11 km far Klis fortress from which to see the entire archipelago with islands.
Split is a city rich in cultural heritage from ancient Greek and Roman periods, baroque, ancient history, and Gothic and romanticism. The city abounds in cultural and historical monuments, churches and museum facilities, such as the Ethnographic Museum, the Maritime and historical museum, art galleries , the Mestrovic Gallery ....
Of cultural events in Split, we must mention the Split Summer Festival, which traditionally provides visitors to enjoy the opera, drama and concert events. The city is organizing various festivals and pop-rock, folk and popular entertainment, as well as the traditional feast of St. Duje, patron saint of Split.
An ideal geographical location and abundance of Mediterranean flora made Split, one of the sunniest cities in Europe, suitable for dealing with all forms of recreation and sport. There are decorated walkways, sports fields, swimming pools, and in the vicinity are beautiful beaches. For lovers ofclimbing sport Split offers a variety of destinations, both in the city (Marjan hill), and in the vicinity (Mosor).
We definitely recommend a visit to the Split market, Pazar, with a wide range of ecological vegetables and fruits grown in the rural areas in the vicinity. A true Mediterranean city, Split owes its development to the sea. Therefore, you should visit the Split fish market, Peškarija.,