Split

Split is the second largest and important city in Croatia. Unlike Zagreb, it is located on the coast and therefore more popular with tourists. Central, historic part of town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Overview of this beautiful picture of this can be done with a viewing platform (43°30'28"N 16°25'48"E).

The main attraction of the city is Diocletian's Palace, built in 295-305 years by the Roman emperor Diocletian. The territory of modern Croatia, like most of Europe at that time, was controlled by Rome. Reconstructed palace looks very impressive.


Of course, the palace has not survived, and indeed hard to say which parts are survived. After all, the entire historic center of Split, is a palace. Inside its walls there are houses, museums, restaurants. This is very unusual, it turns out that modern city grow into the palace of third century. Over the centuries appeared a lot of different styles of architecture, that's why the historic center attracts tourists.








Palace dungeon is the best preserved part, where retail shops are now located.


To see the city from above you can climb the tower.


Here is a map of tourist walk


Besides ancient streets, Split offers picturesque Riva promenade.






















There is a beach almost in the city center where we swam. The beach is not very good, with lots of people and very shallow. So, to find a better one you have to go outside the city.


Favorite amusement of locals - throwing a small ball to each other.






Useful links:
http://www.visitsplit.com/en/421/materials-for-download - current maps of Split in PDF
http://www.dalmacija.net/site/home/webcam.htm - webcam
Information about SplitCard (free ride, entrance to museums, different prices).
http://www.meridien.hr - bicycle rental
http://rent-a-bicycle-split.com - bicycle rental
http://www.split.hr - city website

Getting there: Split has an airport, which is located 25 kilometers from the city center (www.split-airport.hr). Taxi to the center costs $48, but you can bargain to $40. The main bus station is better to reach by Pleso buses. They stand to the right of the exit from the terminal, the schedule can be found here, ticket price $6. Also there is a local bus number 37 (Trogir - Split), which runs along the road that passes in front of the terminal. It's schedule is here, time of departure from the airport is 5-10 minutes after departure from Trogir. Travel time to Split is 40 minutes, buy ticket from the driver ($4). The bus doesn't go to the central station, you need to transfer to buses 2,9,10 or 15.

Train from Zagreb run about 6 hours. Find here train schedule in Croatia.

Buses are the most popular transport in the country. Check website of Split bus station for schedule.

On the ferry from Ancona (Italy), schedule 1 and schedule 2 (Split here is Spalato). Also Split is connected to many ports in Croatia (jadrolinija.hr/en/home). There is also a water taxi to the nearby islands - www.dalmatia-express.com, www.taxihvar.com.