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7 Reasons that Make Split, Croatia A Seaside Delight

10/1/2019

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A Mediterranean harbor city, Split, Croatia has a small town feel even though it is the second largest on the Adriatic coast. Possessing the perfect balance between traditional and modern, Split is home to a wealth of historical sites and  scenic points of interest.

Here are seven reasons that make Split a must-see destination.



1. VIBRANT PORT CITY
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Located between the mountains and the sea, Split is the economic and cultural center of the Dalmatian coast filled with attractions, things to do, including day trips, world-class nightlife and a plethora of restaurants.


2. HOME TO A UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE
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Diocletian's Palace is perhaps the most visited site in Split. Built by Emperor Diocletian, beginning in 295, upon retiring to the home of his birth - Salona, near Split - the palace was Dalmatia's most outstanding contribution to the Roman empire. 

More like a city within a city, it measures 215m from east to west and the walls are 26m high. The palace is now a commercial and residential centre, which dates back to the 7th century. Diocletian's Palace was named a a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979.



3. BEAUTIFUL HARBORSIDE PROMENADE 
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Split's seaside promenade, Riva, is a lovely destination where visitors and locals sit and enjoy the harbor, people watch, delight in one of the many cafes and "fjaka" the Dalmatian art of doing nothing!


4. STUNNING VIEWS OF SPLIT AND ITS ISLANDS 
At the peak of Marjan hill  some of the most awe-inspiring views can be captured over Split and its nearby islands. Overgrown with pine and cactus, the 123m-high Marjan hill is a natural preserve on a peninsula that extends out from western Split. Marjan hill is often referred to as the "lungs of the city", comprised of a lovely blend of macchia, Mediterranean florae, promenades, and belvederes.

If you explore the nearby forest, there is an old Jewish Cemetery, a small zoo and the church of St Nikolas, which dates back to the 13th century.



5. A PLEASANT PEASANT QUARTER 
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West of Diocletian's Palace and built around the 17th century is the unassuming Peasant Quarter, Veli Varos.  Comprised of narrow streets, stone buildings and a few churches, this little neighborhood provides solace from the business of the town.


6. MESTROVIC GALLERY 
In the 1920's, Croatia's most famous sculptor, Ivan Mesrovic began construction of a magnificent villa at the foot of Marjan hill. Today, the Mestrovic Gallery is home to his work, displaying  192 sculptures, hundreds of drawings and a small number of paintings.


7. SPLIT ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM
Founded in 1820,  the Split Archaeological Museum  is the oldest museum in Croatia with most of its works originating from Central Dalmatia, particularly Salona. The collection includes Greek pottery, Roman and early Christian sarcophogi and an extensive collection of ancient coins, jewelry and tools.
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