Croatia > Coast, center > Split
Split
N 43°30.284', E 16°26.57'
2008-08-09
http://www.visitsplit.com
Our rating: 7.60
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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.
Split ©visitsplit.com
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.
Reconstruction of the Palace of Diocletian ©ancient-buildings.ru
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.
Diocletian's Palace in Split ©Yuriy Buriak
People's Square in Split ©Yuriy Buriak
Split ©Yuriy Buriak
Split ©Yuriy Buriak
Palace dungeon is the best preserved part, where retail shops are now located.
Dungeon of Diocletian's Palace in Split ©Pablo / flickr.com
To see the city from above you can climb the tower.
Split Cathedral (The Cathedral of St. Duje) ©Andres / wikipedia.org
Here is a map of tourist walk
Walking tour around Split ©visitsplit.com
Besides ancient streets, Split offers picturesque Riva promenade.
Split promenade ©visitsplit.com
Riva promenade in Split ©Yuriy Buriak
Riva promenade in Split ©Yuriy Buriak
Prokurative square Split ©Yuriy Buriak
Split ©Yuriy Buriak
Split ©Yuriy Buriak
Split ©Yuriy Buriak
Split ©Yuriy Buriak
Split ©Yuriy Buriak
Split ©Yuriy Buriak
Monument to Gregory of Nin in Split ©Yuriy Buriak
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.
Beach in Split ©Yuriy Buriak
Favorite amusement of locals - throwing a small ball to each other.
On the beach in Split ©Yuriy Buriak
Map of Split ©visitsplit.com
Map of the central part of Split ©visitsplit.com
Useful links:http://www.visitsplit.com/en/421/materials-for-download - current maps of Split in PDFhttp://www.dalmacija.net/site/home/webcam.htm - webcamInformation about SplitCard (free ride, entrance to museums, different prices).http://www.meridien.hr - bicycle rentalhttp://rent-a-bicycle-split.com - bicycle rentalhttp://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 .
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Location : ------------ 1 - Far beyond the settlements, you must spend minimum a day 2 - Near the small town, you need to walk long distance 3 - Can be reached only by car 4 - A small town with a poor public transport 5 - Outside the settlements, but with excellent transport links 6 - A small town with excellent transport links 7 - Medium-size city 8 - Suburb of the capital or major city, the ability to reach by public transport 9 - Big city 10 - Capital
Impressions : ------------ 1 - No point in visiting 2 - Boring, wasted time 3 - You can visit, if you have a lot of free time and nothing better to do 4 - A lot of things, but not so interesting 5 - It seems to be interesting, but hard way to spoil the impression 6 - There is something interesting, but the rest is not worth the attention 7 - Probably interesting, but for everybody 8 - Very cool, but difficult to see everything and long-distance trails 9 - Very cool, but there are similar facilities in other locations 10 - Very cool, this is not anywhere else
Number of tourists (weekend afternoon) : ------------ 1 - Crowds, impossible to see everything normally 2 - A lot of tourists, a long wait 3 - A lot of tourists, the organization is lame 4 - A lot of tourists, but good organization 5 - There are many tourists, but they are concentrated in one place and you can walk freely 6 - Many tourists everywhere, but the large space is compensated 7 - The average number of tourists. To photograph, you must wait 8 - Tourists are, but they do not interfere 9 - There are few tourists 10 - You are alone
State : ------------ 1 - Only title left 2 - Dull ruins 3 - On restoration 4 - The picturesque ruins 5 - Have not been restored, the state is poor 6 - Partially destroyed, but the rest of the normal state 7 - Have not been restored, good condition 8 - OK, but it is possible to make better 9 - Looks good from the outside, partial repair inside or without repair 10 - In excellent condition, well-groomed area
Picturesque (for the photographer) : ------------ 1 - - 2 - - 3 - Horrible background, normal pictures only from the top 4 - wires and cars do not allow make normal photo 5 - Interfere with foreign objects 6 - In the city, but more or less normal photo can be made 7 - Beautiful, but you can take pictures with just one point 8 - Very nice, but you can only shoot at a certain time 9 - Very nice, but hard to get to the good weather or permanently interfere with tourists 10 - Very nice, but occasionally interferes with the weather or tourists
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Our rating - 7.60
Location : ------------ 1 - Far beyond the settlements, you must spend minimum a day 2 - Near the small town, you need to walk long distance 3 - Can be reached only by car 4 - A small town with a poor public transport 5 - Outside the settlements, but with excellent transport links 6 - A small town with excellent transport links 7 - Medium-size city 8 - Suburb of the capital or major city, the ability to reach by public transport 9 - Big city 10 - Capital
Impressions : ------------ 1 - No point in visiting 2 - Boring, wasted time 3 - You can visit, if you have a lot of free time and nothing better to do 4 - A lot of things, but not so interesting 5 - It seems to be interesting, but hard way to spoil the impression 6 - There is something interesting, but the rest is not worth the attention 7 - Probably interesting, but for everybody 8 - Very cool, but difficult to see everything and long-distance trails 9 - Very cool, but there are similar facilities in other locations 10 - Very cool, this is not anywhere else
Number of tourists (weekend afternoon) : ------------ 1 - Crowds, impossible to see everything normally 2 - A lot of tourists, a long wait 3 - A lot of tourists, the organization is lame 4 - A lot of tourists, but good organization 5 - There are many tourists, but they are concentrated in one place and you can walk freely 6 - Many tourists everywhere, but the large space is compensated 7 - The average number of tourists. To photograph, you must wait 8 - Tourists are, but they do not interfere 9 - There are few tourists 10 - You are alone
State : ------------ 1 - Only title left 2 - Dull ruins 3 - On restoration 4 - The picturesque ruins 5 - Have not been restored, the state is poor 6 - Partially destroyed, but the rest of the normal state 7 - Have not been restored, good condition 8 - OK, but it is possible to make better 9 - Looks good from the outside, partial repair inside or without repair 10 - In excellent condition, well-groomed area
Picturesque (for the photographer) : ------------ 1 - - 2 - - 3 - Horrible background, normal pictures only from the top 4 - wires and cars do not allow make normal photo 5 - Interfere with foreign objects 6 - In the city, but more or less normal photo can be made 7 - Beautiful, but you can take pictures with just one point 8 - Very nice, but you can only shoot at a certain time 9 - Very nice, but hard to get to the good weather or permanently interfere with tourists 10 - Very nice, but occasionally interferes with the weather or tourists
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Visitor's rating - 0.00
Location : ------------ 1 - Far beyond the settlements, you must spend minimum a day 2 - Near the small town, you need to walk long distance 3 - Can be reached only by car 4 - A small town with a poor public transport 5 - Outside the settlements, but with excellent transport links 6 - A small town with excellent transport links 7 - Medium-size city 8 - Suburb of the capital or major city, the ability to reach by public transport 9 - Big city 10 - Capital
Impressions : ------------ 1 - No point in visiting 2 - Boring, wasted time 3 - You can visit, if you have a lot of free time and nothing better to do 4 - A lot of things, but not so interesting 5 - It seems to be interesting, but hard way to spoil the impression 6 - There is something interesting, but the rest is not worth the attention 7 - Probably interesting, but for everybody 8 - Very cool, but difficult to see everything and long-distance trails 9 - Very cool, but there are similar facilities in other locations 10 - Very cool, this is not anywhere else
Number of tourists (weekend afternoon) : ------------ 1 - Crowds, impossible to see everything normally 2 - A lot of tourists, a long wait 3 - A lot of tourists, the organization is lame 4 - A lot of tourists, but good organization 5 - There are many tourists, but they are concentrated in one place and you can walk freely 6 - Many tourists everywhere, but the large space is compensated 7 - The average number of tourists. To photograph, you must wait 8 - Tourists are, but they do not interfere 9 - There are few tourists 10 - You are alone
State : ------------ 1 - Only title left 2 - Dull ruins 3 - On restoration 4 - The picturesque ruins 5 - Have not been restored, the state is poor 6 - Partially destroyed, but the rest of the normal state 7 - Have not been restored, good condition 8 - OK, but it is possible to make better 9 - Looks good from the outside, partial repair inside or without repair 10 - In excellent condition, well-groomed area
Picturesque (for the photographer) : ------------ 1 - - 2 - - 3 - Horrible background, normal pictures only from the top 4 - wires and cars do not allow make normal photo 5 - Interfere with foreign objects 6 - In the city, but more or less normal photo can be made 7 - Beautiful, but you can take pictures with just one point 8 - Very nice, but you can only shoot at a certain time 9 - Very nice, but hard to get to the good weather or permanently interfere with tourists 10 - Very nice, but occasionally interferes with the weather or tourists
* - Note: Description of the evaluation is not always appropriate for a particular object, it's just a little help