AMAZING Split Palace Tour in Croatia
We spent a fun day in Split exploring the Old Town and Diocletian's Palace including St. Domnius Bell Tower and find some surprises along the way. We also take a stroll along the Riva Promenade.
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Diocletian’s Palace:
Diocletian’s Palace is one of the most important Roman ruins in Europe, it is also one of the top destinations in Split and Croatia. It is surprising to get there and understand that the Diocletian’s Palace is not only a palace but instead, it has become the living center of Split. Its labyrinthine streets are full with bars, restaurants, shops and people.
The Diocletian’s palace was a military fortress, imperial residence and fortified town.
The Diocletian’s Palace’s original structure has been added to continuously over the millennia, the alterations have only served to increase the allure of this fascinating site. The palace was built in the 4th century from lustrous white stone transported from the island of Brač, and construction lasted 10 years. Diocletian spared no expense, importing marble from Italy and Greece, and columns and sphinxes from Egypt.
Each wall of the Diocletian’s Palace has a gate at its centre, named after a metal: the Golden Gate(north), Bronze Gate (south), Silver Gate (east) and Iron Gate (west). Between the eastern and western gates there’s a straight road (Krešimirova; also known as Decumanus), which separates the imperial residence on the southern side, with its state rooms and temples, from the northern side, once used by soldiers and servants.
There are 220 buildings within the Diocletian’s Palace boundaries, home to about 3000 people. The narrow streets hide passageways and courtyards, some deserted and eerie, others thumping with music from bars and cafes, while the local residents hang out their washing overhead, kids play football amid the ancient walls, and grannies sit in their windows watching the action below.
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Our trip:
Zagreb:
Zagreb has culture, arts, music, architecture, gastronomy and all the other things that make a quality capital city – it's no surprise that the number of visitors has risen sharply in recent years. Croatia’'s coastal attractions aside, Zagreb has finally been discovered as a popular city-break destination in its own right.
Split
Croatia’s second-largest city, Split (Spalato in Italian) is a great place to see Dalmatian life as it’s really lived. Always buzzing, this exuberant city has just the right balance of tradition and modernity. Step inside Diocletian’s Palace (a Unesco World Heritage site and one of the world’s most impressive Roman monuments) and you’ll see dozens of bars, restaurants and shops thriving amid the atmospheric old walls where Split life has been humming along for thousands of years.
Brac
Island Brac, the largest island of the central Dalmatian group of islands, the third largest among the Adriatic islands; area 394.57 sq km; population 13,824.
The island landscape is dominated by a karst limestone relief, with numerous gullies, crevices, cavities, round valleys and coves.
Hvar
The island of Hvar is the queen of the Croatian Dalmatian islands. It has been famous since the antique because of its important strategic and nautical position, the rich of the various historical periods, the culture and natural monuments and the literature.
Montenegro
The pearl of the Mediterranean, unique in many ways, is situated in the south of the Adriatic. Nowhere else can you find, so much natural wealth, beauty, mild beaches, clear lakes, fast rivers, and gorgeous mountains in such a compact area as in Montenegro.
Budva
Budva is the metropolis of Montenegrin tourism thanks to the great number of beaches and hotels that make this a most desirable tourist destination.Apart from its natural beauty, its bay islands and beaches for example, Budva is rich in historic monuments
Kotor
Wedged between brooding mountains and a moody corner of the bay, the achingly atmospheric Kotor (Котор) is perfectly at one with its setting. Hemmed in by staunch walls snaking improbably up the surrounding slopes, the town is a medieval maze of museums, churches, cafe-strewn squares and Venetian palaces and pillories.
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Best Hotel in Split Grisogono Palace Luxury Apartment Croatia
Stay in the Heart of Split
Grisogono Palace Luxury Apartment is situated in the historical centre of Split. It is a part of the UNESCO-protected Diocletian’s Palace and features stylish Gothic-inspired design, quality furniture and modern amenities. All major attractions are just a couple of steps away from the apartment.
Apartment at Grisogono Palace features air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi and LCD cable TV. Private luxurious bathroom is equipped with a shower, a hairdryer and free toiletries.
Breakfast is served in a restaurant situated next door, while a green market and a grocery shop can be reached in just 200 feet. Coffee shops, various restaurants, museums and galleries can be visited on the nearby square.
Bačvice Beach, sandy beach famous for numerous cafes, as well as the vibrant nightlife, is just 1,000 feet away. Forest-park Marjan provides a perfect setting for hiking and cycling and is located within walking distance from the Palace Luxury Apartment.
Palace Grisogono's medieval old town house was built for the noble family Grisogono on the corner of Decumanus Street and Imperial Square Peristil. The entire palace dates back to the 13th century. It was restored in Gothic style and put under UNESCO’s protection in 20th century.
Split’s Bus and Railway Station, as well as the Ferry Port can be reached in just 650 feet. Split Airport is 12.4 miles away. Palace Grisogono offers airport shuttle transfer for an additional cost.