SPLIT, CROATIA

The city of Split is set in a spectacular location overlooking the Adriatic Sea and backed by the rugged Dinaric Mountains.  This splendid Dalmatian city resembles a living museum with ancient Roman architecture forming a backdrop to modern-day life, with boutiques displaying imported designer wear and cafes playing techno amid the stones of the imperial palace.

Today, as the main gateway to Dalmatia, with an international airport, daily ferries from Italy and local boat services to the nearby islands, Split is an important tourist destination. The historic centre is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the city is Croatia’s largest base for charter companies hiring sailing boats.

Most of Split’s monuments lie within the area known as Grad (old town), which consists of the Roman-era Diocletian’s Palace, and the adjoining medieval-era section contained within 14th-century walls and centering on (People’s Square). Grad connects directly onto the south-facing, palm-lined seafront promenade  (known to locals as the Riva).