By Lauren Kmec
Split
Croatia
Croatia
Photo gallery
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Red PalacePhoto By: Starwood Hotels -
Jet SkiingPhoto By: Starwood Hotels -
Beach ViewPhoto By: Starwood Hotels -
Historical Bell TowerPhoto By: Lyn Gateley - http://www.flickr.com/photos/lyng883/ -
Diocletian PalacePhoto By: L. Richard Martin, Jr. - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bevrichardmartin/ -
Aerial View of SplitPhoto By: Starwood Hotels -
Statue of Gregorius of NinPhoto By: Starwood Hotels -
Sailboat at PortPhoto By: Starwood Hotels
Located on the eastern shore of the Adriatic Sea, Split is Croatia’s second-largest city. It is a major transportation hub and a bustling port populated by gregarious, fun-loving people who are sure to make any foreign visitors feel right at home. Downtown Split is known for being energetic and fast-paced, yet the western portion of the city, a wooded area with mountains above and beaches below, is more relaxed, taking its cues from the rhythms of nature.
EscapeWizard.com invites you to visit Split on your next European getaway. Flights will arrive at Split Kaštela/Resnik Airport (SPU), located just ~20 kilometers from the city center. This airport is a major hub for Croatia Airlines, which offers year-round flights to a number of European cities and even more flights in the summer, when the tourist season is in full swing. Click here (www.escapewizard.com/flight.php) to book your flight with EscapeWizard.com. We can also help you find the perfect hotel to suit your travel needs. Simply follow this link (www.escapewizard.com/hotels.php?flag=htl) to review EscapeWizard.com’s top selections.
Once you have arrived, EscapeWizard.com encourages you to make Diocletian’s Palace your first stop. Constructed by the Roman Emperor Diocletian at the end of the 3rd century AD, the palace was originally designed as his retirement residence: The luxurious southern half of the palace contained the emperor’s private living quarters, whereas the northern portion was home to soldiers and servants. The entire complex is built from high-quality local white limestone, marble, and tuffaceous rock and is surrounded by four 25-meter-high outer walls. Today, Diocletian’s Palace is Split’s most famous landmark, as well as the true heart of the city: Many notable buildings are located within the palace walls. The pride and joy of the palace is the Peristyle, a majestic courtyard that now functions as a public square.
EscapeWizard.com also suggests a visit to the Cathedral of St. Dominus (aka St. Duje), located on the Peristyle in Diocletian’s Palace. The cathedral is named after the patron saint of Split, who was a bishop in the neighboring town of Salona and became a martyr in the year 304 AD. The Cathedral of St. Dominus contains a mausoleum, where Diocletian was laid to rest, a striking 60-meter-high bell tower, and the cathedral treasury, which features a valuable collection of sacred relics. Some of the notable items preserved in the treasury include gold artifacts and paintings dating back to the 13th century, mass vestments from the 14th to 19th century, and a number of rare books.
Split boasts a variety of museums and galleries that are sure to impress history buffs and art lovers alike. EscapeWizard.com encourages you to visit the Split Archaeological Museum, the oldest museum in Croatia (founded in 1880). This museum features a collection of central Dalmatian artifacts dating back to prehistoric times; highlights include ancient coins, stone epitaphs, ceramics, glasswork, and gemstones. The Archaeological Museum also contains a library with more than 30,000 books on the history and archaeology of the Dalmatian region. EscapeWizard.com also recommends the City Museum of Split, located in the northeast section of Diocletian’s Palace, which commemorates the history of Split from the 12th to the 18th century. For something completely different, we suggest paying a visit to the Gallery of Ivan Meštrovic, which features the work of Croatia’s world-famous sculptor. The gallery displays a spectacular collection of works made from stone, marble, and wood, and the outdoor garden is adorned with magnificent bronze sculptures.
For an interesting diversion, EscapeWizard.com suggests an outing to Salona, an ancient city just a few kilometers outside of Split. On the road to Salona, you will encounter the remains of ancient aqueducts that supplied water to Diocletian’s Palace. Salona was once the grand capital of the Roman province of Dalmatia; today, it is mostly in ruins, though it is still quite a site to behold, especially the ruins of the 18,000-seat amphitheater.
With all this and more to experience in Split, it’s no wonder that this city is a very popular vacation spot for European travelers. Let EscapeWizard.com help you plan a trip to Split, and prepare to be swept away by the charms of this dynamic city!
EscapeWizard.com invites you to visit Split on your next European getaway. Flights will arrive at Split Kaštela/Resnik Airport (SPU), located just ~20 kilometers from the city center. This airport is a major hub for Croatia Airlines, which offers year-round flights to a number of European cities and even more flights in the summer, when the tourist season is in full swing. Click here (www.escapewizard.com/flight.php) to book your flight with EscapeWizard.com. We can also help you find the perfect hotel to suit your travel needs. Simply follow this link (www.escapewizard.com/hotels.php?flag=htl) to review EscapeWizard.com’s top selections.
Once you have arrived, EscapeWizard.com encourages you to make Diocletian’s Palace your first stop. Constructed by the Roman Emperor Diocletian at the end of the 3rd century AD, the palace was originally designed as his retirement residence: The luxurious southern half of the palace contained the emperor’s private living quarters, whereas the northern portion was home to soldiers and servants. The entire complex is built from high-quality local white limestone, marble, and tuffaceous rock and is surrounded by four 25-meter-high outer walls. Today, Diocletian’s Palace is Split’s most famous landmark, as well as the true heart of the city: Many notable buildings are located within the palace walls. The pride and joy of the palace is the Peristyle, a majestic courtyard that now functions as a public square.
EscapeWizard.com also suggests a visit to the Cathedral of St. Dominus (aka St. Duje), located on the Peristyle in Diocletian’s Palace. The cathedral is named after the patron saint of Split, who was a bishop in the neighboring town of Salona and became a martyr in the year 304 AD. The Cathedral of St. Dominus contains a mausoleum, where Diocletian was laid to rest, a striking 60-meter-high bell tower, and the cathedral treasury, which features a valuable collection of sacred relics. Some of the notable items preserved in the treasury include gold artifacts and paintings dating back to the 13th century, mass vestments from the 14th to 19th century, and a number of rare books.
Split boasts a variety of museums and galleries that are sure to impress history buffs and art lovers alike. EscapeWizard.com encourages you to visit the Split Archaeological Museum, the oldest museum in Croatia (founded in 1880). This museum features a collection of central Dalmatian artifacts dating back to prehistoric times; highlights include ancient coins, stone epitaphs, ceramics, glasswork, and gemstones. The Archaeological Museum also contains a library with more than 30,000 books on the history and archaeology of the Dalmatian region. EscapeWizard.com also recommends the City Museum of Split, located in the northeast section of Diocletian’s Palace, which commemorates the history of Split from the 12th to the 18th century. For something completely different, we suggest paying a visit to the Gallery of Ivan Meštrovic, which features the work of Croatia’s world-famous sculptor. The gallery displays a spectacular collection of works made from stone, marble, and wood, and the outdoor garden is adorned with magnificent bronze sculptures.
For an interesting diversion, EscapeWizard.com suggests an outing to Salona, an ancient city just a few kilometers outside of Split. On the road to Salona, you will encounter the remains of ancient aqueducts that supplied water to Diocletian’s Palace. Salona was once the grand capital of the Roman province of Dalmatia; today, it is mostly in ruins, though it is still quite a site to behold, especially the ruins of the 18,000-seat amphitheater.
With all this and more to experience in Split, it’s no wonder that this city is a very popular vacation spot for European travelers. Let EscapeWizard.com help you plan a trip to Split, and prepare to be swept away by the charms of this dynamic city!