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The second largest city in Croatia, Split, is a great place to appreciate Dalmatian everyday life at its best. Always bustling, this lush metropolis offers the right balance between tradition and modernity.
Split is a city with a unique geography, its coastal mountains acting as the perfect backdrop to the turquoise waters of the Adriatic, and helping to divert attention from the many high-rise apartment blocks that fill its suburbs.
This characteristic aspect of Split tells us that it will never be a fantasy land like idyllic Dubrovnik, but that does not mean that it is less charming.
One of the main reasons to visit Split is Diocletian’s Palace, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, and one of the most impressive Roman monuments in the world.
Split, like other cities on the Croatian coast, is full of magnificent places that are worth visiting such as the famous Ruins of Salona, composed of the remains of an ancient Roman settlement. In fact, Salona, currently called Solin, is the most important archaeological site in Croatia.
Another symbolic place of Split is the Marjan Hill, the green lung of the city. In Marjan eco-tourism is the norm, and you can join the locals while taking a bike ride, or walking up to the top. When you are in the highest part of Marjan, you will get a beautiful and unmatched view of Split, and if you arrive just in time to see the sunset, the experience will be even more memorable.
Meanwhile, to the west of the city you will find the Republic Square, very close to the main port of Split. This square is one of the main meeting points among the locals. Similarly, another must-see site is the Fruit Square, where you will find a variety of cafes, bistros and a lively commercial life.
Other must-see attractions in Split include the Cindro Palace, the Kliss Fortress and the Iván Meštrović Art Gallery. On the other hand, if you are looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city, you can go to the idyllic Hvar, known as the lavender island, or to Brac, an island famous for its beautiful beaches. Both are connected to Split via ferry, and you can enjoy a pleasant day in one of them.
Filled with an undeniable Mediterranean flair, Split is not exactly a place to relax. This is largely due to the fact that ferries, trains, and buses are constantly in and out of their joint stations, which combine to form a giant transportation hub to the east of Diocletian’s Palace. Therefore, visitors must adapt to this factor to fully experience the city.
When looking for where to stay, you have to decide if your interests are beach, cultural or nightlife. In any case, you will have a wide range of neighborhoods to choose from, without affecting your budget.
The hustle and bustle of Split undoubtedly contrasts with the stillness of the rest of the Croatian coast, yet this makes this city unique and unforgettable for any visitor.
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