"1 Dalmatian" a Split Travel Page by traveloturc

Split (in Latin: Spalatum) is the largest and most important city in Dalmatia, It is situated on a small peninsula on the eastern shores of the Adriatic Sea (Delmati was the name of a particular Illyrian tribe) . 1700 years old town with its rich history and cultural heritage is one of the most important ''old-timers''. Split is unique city that has exceptional southern Mediterranean spirit and it is one of the sunniest places in Europe.

4th century BC Greek colonists founded first important city cores In late ancient period during the Roman administration Diocletian's Palace was built. It was around 298. As a Jupiter's son he retreated himself to his fortified residence in Split where he treats his rheumatics at sulphurs and thermal springs. In 480 last Roman emperor Julius Nepot is executed in it. In VII century the inhabitants of nearby Salona took refuge in the palace during the invasion of Avars and Slavs. In 10th and 11th century Split was under authority of Croatian kings. At the beginning of the 12th century Split, just as the other Dalmatian towns, was governed by Hungarian-Croatian king.Venice descent in 1797 and after 377 years of its government in Split came an era of French middle class. Napoleon's France came into possession of Dalmatia after short Austrian administration by their peace-treaty in 1805. At that time Auguste Fréderic Louis de Marmont . In the World War I. Dalmatia along with the rest of the Croatian territory entered into joined kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenians. But, at the end of the Second World War the same area and same three nations became state of Yugoslavia. In last century, during 90ies, country war brought Croatia independence.