Considered as the economic and administrative centre of Middle Dalmatia, Split is the starting point for exploring the coast and islands of the beautiful Croatian Adriatic. It was once an important part of the Roman Empire and is now the city where Emperor Diocletian chose to build his residential palace. Numerous museums, old churches and other archeological sites in the Split region make it a remarkable cultural attraction.

See:

• Diocletian Palace – this is one of the most preserved Roman palaces in the world, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This palace is the heart of the inner city of Split where the most important historical buildings can be found.
• Basement Halls of Diocletian's Palace – Located in the basement halls of Diocletian’s palace are stalls displaying jewellery and crafts of local artisans. It is the perfect place to pick up that special souvenir that could only come from Split.
• Markets - Split's daily market is a sight worth seeing. Not only will you find the best deals on fruit, vegetables, olive oil, local brandies and other edibles but there are tables of tools, utensils, clothes, electronics and other odds and ends.

Experience:

• Museums – Split has a long tradition of collecting and caring for monuments. Visit one of many museums within Split including the Archaeological Museum.
• Art Galleries – Art lovers won’t want to miss Split’s Mestrovic Gallery, displaying Ivan Mestrovic’s sculptures, drawings and paintings. The Gallery of Fine Arts is also worth visiting as it displays a collection of 19th century Art and a collection of Contemporary Art.
• Beaches – Visit one of the most convenient, busiest and sandiest beaches in Split, Bacvice Beach. For those wanting a calmer scene visit Kasjuni beach, located at the foot of Marjan Hill, past the Mestrovic Gallery.
• Month Long Summer Festival – Between July and August experience a month long summer festival in Split which includes a performing arts celebration filling theatres, squares and galleries all over town.