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Overlooking the Adriatic Sea and backed by the rugged Dinaric Mountains, this splendid Dalmatian city resembles a living museum. Ancient Roman architecture form…
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Diocletian's Palace

Diocletian's Palace

Diocletian's Palace
Named after the Roman emperor who built it, Diocletian's Palace lies at the heart of modern-day Split and is testimony to the city's rich history. The complex includes Diocletian's mausoleum…

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Nightlife

Nightlife is at its best in summer, with a range of outdoor cultural events and coastal bars staying open until the small hours. Within the palace, bars tend to close at around midnight.Ease into the evening with a drink at a one of the fairly uniform cafes that line the Riva, before mingling with the in-crowd at Puls 2, Buvinova 1, or at the Bohemian Ghetto Club, Dosud 10. For a tipple with a view, head up Marjan Hill to the Vidilica Café, Nazorov prilaz 1, or pop along to OvĨice, Put Firula 4,…

Sightseeing

Most of Split’s monuments are located in Grad (the old town), which consists of the Roman-era Diocletian’s Palace and a warren of medieval buildings contained within sturdy 14th-century walls.Obala Hrvatskog narodnog preporoda (known locally as the Riva), the palm-lined seafront promenade, immediately south of Grad, is also a popular spot for locals and visitors.East of the old town walls lies the colourful Pazar (open-air market). Beyond this, you will find the bustling ferry terminal, with the…

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