History:
The origin of Split is the Diocletian Palace itself, which has been adapted both as a residential quarter to accommodate local citizens throughout the centuries, and for some other civil functions. The first civil residents of the Palace were the inhabitants of Salona who had fled from Salona in the early 7th century, threatened by the invasion of the Slavs. Some of them found shelter in the imperial palace and some of them sailed to the nearby islands. The edifices of the Palace have been constantly transformed to the new functions: the Emperor’s Mausoleum has become the Cathedral, and the Peristyle, the central part of the Palace, has become the main public square, the center of various civil, religious, public and administrative activities. The new city has been formed in a unique historical and architectural setting.
During 10th century, the city of Split began to spill out beyond the Palace walls. First to the west, and then even farther out from the Palace. Accordingly, during 12th and 13th century, the new urban area was twice as large as its original nucleus. The churches have been erected by the country roads leading to the landowners properties or to the villages around the city, representing specific spiritual as well as spatial landmarks in the environment. There are not only archeological remains left today, but also written records, dating from the later centuries. Some routes, even today, follow the original Roman territorial division from 1th century B.C., and have been maintained as important spatial elements throughout the centuries. In 14th century the west suburb was bordered by the new walls, having protected the city from the Turkish invasion in 16th and 17th century. The new defensive system was built around the city, pursuant to the military strategy of that period. The mansion houses of the wealthy citizens were erected in Romanesque and Gothic style in the new urban zone. At that time some of the churches and convents were incorporated in the new zone (St. Mary, St. Spirit).
During the time of the Venetian-Turkish wars, in 16th and 17th century, the city of Split was encircled by modern star-shaped bastions, for the purpose of defending the city. During the period of French administration in Dalmatia (early 19th century), certain parts of the bastions were pulled down, so the city could spread out of its boundaries towards the new free territory, in the fields surrounding the city.
During 10th century, the city of Split began to spill out beyond the Palace walls. First to the west, and then even farther out from the Palace. Accordingly, during 12th and 13th century, the new urban area was twice as large as its original nucleus. The churches have been erected by the country roads leading to the landowners properties or to the villages around the city, representing specific spiritual as well as spatial landmarks in the environment. There are not only archeological remains left today, but also written records, dating from the later centuries. Some routes, even today, follow the original Roman territorial division from 1th century B.C., and have been maintained as important spatial elements throughout the centuries. In 14th century the west suburb was bordered by the new walls, having protected the city from the Turkish invasion in 16th and 17th century. The new defensive system was built around the city, pursuant to the military strategy of that period. The mansion houses of the wealthy citizens were erected in Romanesque and Gothic style in the new urban zone. At that time some of the churches and convents were incorporated in the new zone (St. Mary, St. Spirit).
During the time of the Venetian-Turkish wars, in 16th and 17th century, the city of Split was encircled by modern star-shaped bastions, for the purpose of defending the city. During the period of French administration in Dalmatia (early 19th century), certain parts of the bastions were pulled down, so the city could spread out of its boundaries towards the new free territory, in the fields surrounding the city.
City's charachter
Split is not only an urban, cultural and traffic centre of Dalmatia with road and sea connections to Dalmatia's numerous summer resorts, but it is itself often a tourist and excursionists destination.
A city with a 1700-year old tradition, a variety of archaeological, historical and cultural monuments, among which the well-known Palace of Diocletian . Split has a variety of restaurants and wine cellars, offering domestic specialities. There are many beaches and public beaches in the city and its surroundings, the most popular of them being Bacvice, a sand beach almost in the very heart of the town.
The cultural and entertainment offer of Split is extremely rich, particularly in the summer, when the city squares, yards and other areas turn into a large open-air stage.
The Split Summer, a traditional festival in the middle of the summer season, includes dramas, operas and concerts. Split has several theatres, among which the Croatian National Theatre, established in 1893, deserves a special mention as a house hosting theatrical festivals, the Split Summer and the Days of Marulic. There is also the Youth Theatre, and the Split Puppet Theatre.
Split has four marinas: Split ACI Marina in the north-western part of the City Port the sports boats pier Spinut on the northern coast of Marjan the sports boats marina Poljud in the Poljud Port the sports boat pier Zenta on the eastern coast of Split . The City Port of Split in the centre of the city is used only for passenger and ferry traffic. So to conclude City split offers all what a big city has to offer but it also kept its soul and essence. Unlike some other tourist destinations. If you visit city Split remember it is a city of history, culture, and tradition but it is also a city of fun party's and great night life.
A city with a 1700-year old tradition, a variety of archaeological, historical and cultural monuments, among which the well-known Palace of Diocletian . Split has a variety of restaurants and wine cellars, offering domestic specialities. There are many beaches and public beaches in the city and its surroundings, the most popular of them being Bacvice, a sand beach almost in the very heart of the town.
The cultural and entertainment offer of Split is extremely rich, particularly in the summer, when the city squares, yards and other areas turn into a large open-air stage.
The Split Summer, a traditional festival in the middle of the summer season, includes dramas, operas and concerts. Split has several theatres, among which the Croatian National Theatre, established in 1893, deserves a special mention as a house hosting theatrical festivals, the Split Summer and the Days of Marulic. There is also the Youth Theatre, and the Split Puppet Theatre.
Split has four marinas: Split ACI Marina in the north-western part of the City Port the sports boats pier Spinut on the northern coast of Marjan the sports boats marina Poljud in the Poljud Port the sports boat pier Zenta on the eastern coast of Split . The City Port of Split in the centre of the city is used only for passenger and ferry traffic. So to conclude City split offers all what a big city has to offer but it also kept its soul and essence. Unlike some other tourist destinations. If you visit city Split remember it is a city of history, culture, and tradition but it is also a city of fun party's and great night life.