If Dubrovnik was nicknamed Pearl of Adriatic, here you have a true pearl necklace.

Split was added to UNESCO List of World Heritage Sites in 1979 because of its numerous archaeological, historical and cultural monuments, especially Diocletian’s palace.                                                

Split is the largest city on Dalmatian coast and with its 200 000 inhabitants makes the 2^nd largest city in Croatia. Split is a 1700 year old city with amazing history. It was founded in the 3^rd century as Greek colony of Aspalathos, and in the 4^th century Roman emperor Diocletian started the construction of his palace. The Palace is still preserved completely and it is a living monument in the center of the city. Inside you can find Jupiter’s temple, Peristil square, Cathedral of St Duje (Diocletian’s mausoleum, the oldest European building), and even a sphinx.

For a long time Split was under Venetian occupancy and surrounded by Ottoman territory, and sometime after it was under Habsburg Monarchy, Napoleonic kingdom of Italy, Illyrian Provinces, Austro-Hungarian, Yugoslavian, annexed by Italians, occupied by Germans, then bombed by the British and returned to Yugoslavian federation as a part of the republic of Croatia. In 1991 Croatia became an independent country.

Split has many wonderful beaches – the most popular are Bačvice (sand beach), Žnjan, Kaštelet, Kašjuni (pebble beaches).                                                                                                                                                                      Split offers many cultural and entertaining events, especially during summer when city squares, yards and streets become an open stage under the sky.

Along the palace walls there is the seafront promenade Riva, lined by outdoor cafes and always crowded. Culinary enthusiasts can enjoy a variety of small family restaurants in the city center.                                           

The city is a major ferry port for nearby islands such as Hvar, Brač and Vis.