25 Hours in Split, Croatia, Split, Croatia

We arrived in Split, Croatia whilst we were on our way to Medjugorje. Being just next door, it seemed like a good idea to spend at least a bit of time checking the place out. So, we did a bit of research on where the best places to visit were and prepped ourselves for a bit (read: a lot) of a city wander.

We actually spent an entire afternoon looking through the city. We didn’t quite get to visit everything we wanted to, but I think we saw the important bits. What’s amazing about Split is that so much of the city looks astonishing. It’s the type of place where you can walk down narrow streets lined with small houses or which overlook small boats bobbing on the water. It’s beautiful and busy at the same time.

We headed to the Diocletian’s Palace in Split, Croatia first. It’s conveniently located and was pretty close to where we were staying. It is also arguably one of the biggest draws of the city. Whilst we only had a relatively short amount of time to wander around the place, it was more than enough to appreciate it.

The building was actually built by Emperor Diocletian during AD 313. Well, he commissioned it. Due to his reign lasting only a tiny 8 years, he wasn’t able to see its completion. Several places inside have now become UNESCO world heritage sites. You’ll find a temple of Jupiter, Brace Radica Square, and a tower from the 15th century known as the Marina Tower. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).