Administrative, cultural and commercial capital of Dalmatia; the centre, and recording to many people, the heart of the Adriatic, Split is a city with a long, eventful history. Split has a wealth of architectural works which are famous all over the world, monuments, galleries, museums, theatres and centers for recreation.  It has a great deal to offer. To mention just few of these: There is the palace of Diocletian (In November 1979 UNESCO, in line with the international convention concerning the cultural and natural heritage, adopted a proposal that the historic Split inner city, built around the Palace, should be included in the register of the World Cultural Heritage), the antique Salona (The site of the ancient Roman settlement of Salona and one of the most important archaeological sites in Croatia and South – eastern Europe with preserved archaeological remains from Roman, early Christian and early medieval period.),the Mestrovic gallery, the Navy War Museum at the Gripe fortress, the Aquarium at the Institute of Oceanography and Marine life, and the Museum of Croatian National Heritage. You shouldn’t miss the walk to the Marjan hill which offers a superb view of the surrounding districts, the city and the harbor. Shopping: Visitors looking for souvenirs and gifts should check out the Podrum (the underground chambers of Diocletians palace) between the Riva and Peristil).   

Carnival, Olympic Sailing Week, Croatia Boat Show, Split Summer Festival, Split Jazz Festival, Split Film Festival, Split Graphic Art Biennial and many other…

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

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