Split is the second largest city in Croatia, the largest city in Dalmatia and the largest city on the Croatian coast. It is located on the east coast of the Adriatic Sea and extends over a central peninsula and its surroundings.
Since ancient Rome, Split has proved to be an irresistible setting for emperors, kings and master artists to build great buildings. The result is a city full of architectural treasures that sublimate us as soon as we admire the richness of this historical heritage.
Split feels like a city that time has forgotten. The ancient centre is like nothing you’ll have seen before, with a whole district taken up by a sprawling Roman palace, going strong after 1700 years. Over the centuries this architecture has been kept intact and then incorporated into newer buildings, like St. Duje’s Cathedral, the heart of which is a 4th-century mausoleum.
Split’s Old Town is bursting with history and culture. Everywhere you look, you’ll find stunningly well preserved Roman and medieval architecture. it is no wonder that it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Historical Complex of Split with the Palace of Diocletian has been classified in 1979.
The Emperor, Diocletian constructed his retirement palace in about 300AD where he resided until his death. After his death, the palace became home to the various expelled emperors and their family. Diocletian’s Palace is an example of the most magnificent Roman architecture on the Adriatic coast. It is important to mention that the palace also serves as a residential area today and is therefore open to all.
The statue of Gregory of Nin by Ivan Meštrović in Split is a heavily trafficked tourist site in the town, which the toe of the statue shows. Rubbing the statue's toe is said to bring good luck. The toe has been worn smooth and shiny as a result. Currently, the statue sits to the east of the Palace and Old Town of Split, just outside the Golden Gate.
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