"Split, Dalmatia, Croatia" Dalmatia - Split Region by ruki

Dalmatia - Split Region Travel Guide: 2,188 reviews and 5,017 photos

Split

Split is the economic and administrative center of Middle Dalmatia, with about 200,000 inhabitants.
It is also the jumping-off point for exploration of the coast and islands of the beautiful Croatian Adriatic. The site was first settled when, at the end of the third century AD, the Roman Emperor Diocletian built his palace here.
The importance of Diocletian's Palace far transcends local significance because of its level of preservation and the buildings of succeeding historical periods built within its walls, which today form the very heart of old Split.

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Many of Split's historical and cultural buildings can be found within the walls of Diocletian's Palace. In addition, numerous museums, the National Theatre, and old churches and other archeological sites in the Split region make it an important cultural attraction.

Trogir, near Split

Kamerlengo Fortress in Trogir

In the First century AC, Trogir became Roman municipality "TRAGURIUM CIVIUM ROMANORUM" joined to Salona, center of Roman province of Dalmatia. Upon the fall of the Roman Empire in Fifth century, Trogir has been developed as a independent town.
In the Sixth century, the Croats settled in Trogir area and began creating works of art. Right from the beginning of the Middle Ages the old Greek town of Tragurion felt the fire of the new medieval culture. Builders and masons built churches and decorated it with interlaced ornamentation.

Last visit to Dalmatia - Split Region: Aug 2003
Intro Updated May 15, 2005
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Reviews (3)

K L I S Things to Do (3)

North of Split, on the way to Sinj, rises the fortress of Klis. It was built to defend this region from the Turkish... more travel advice

SALINA Things to Do (3)

Few cities can offer such variety of entertainment and excursions in their closest surroundings as Split. At the very... more travel advice

Diocletian's Palace Things to Do (3)

The ruins of Diocletian's Palace, built between the late 3rd and the early 4th centuries A.D., can be found throughout... more travel advice

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Comments (7)

davesut May 20, 2009 at 11:18 PM Report Abuse

A nice introduction to my Split visit in the summer
Iksi Mar 4, 2008 at 6:23 AM Report Abuse

Salona , not Salina
Toshioohsako Feb 14, 2008 at 5:09 AM Report Abuse

Nice Split pictures. Do you know how to get a ferry to go to Braco island? If you know any website about it. Appreacite it.
oeps Nov 28, 2007 at 3:36 PM Report Abuse

hi there Ruki, you're absolutely right about all you write about Split, Trogir and surroundings. it's just a fantastic country !
spanishguy Feb 15, 2006 at 5:28 AM Report Abuse

Nice page, with good pics and tips.
BIDBOROUGH May 23, 2005 at 9:20 AM Report Abuse

concise and very well explained comments - Split's a great place!
croisbeauty May 15, 2005 at 4:40 AM Report Abuse

a Hajduk?