Split: Palace, Marjan and Bačvice
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Split combines Roman architecture with viewpoints on Marjan, a sandy beach in the city centre and seafood from the Adriatic. This lets you discover different sides of the city: historic sites, paths through green spaces and the bustle of the coast. The experiences that interest you most offer a good starting point for planning your trip and choosing a holiday apartment.
Roman architecture and history in Split
Diocletian’s Palace is one of the best-preserved monuments of Roman architecture in the world. The rectangular complex measures about 215 × 180 metres and has four large towers at the corners. The Golden Gate marks a specific moment in history: Emperor Diocletian used it when he entered the palace on 1 June 305.
The Croatian Maritime Museum Split offers another insight into the history of seafaring. It is housed in Gripe Fortress, a preserved fortification dating from the 17th century. The bow of the steamship “Bakar” is displayed in the museum courtyard. The fortress and ship’s bow connect different aspects: military fortification and a testament to steam navigation.
The Meštrović Gallery is located in the Meje neighbourhood at the foot of Marjan. Its collection includes sketches, letters, photographs and plans documenting Meštrović’s life. The Meštrovićeve Crikvine–Kaštilac complex consists of an old Renaissance fortress and the Church of the Holy Cross. The church contains 28 wooden reliefs depicting scenes from the life of Christ. Those interested in art and religious depictions will find different subjects here than at the Roman palace or the maritime museum.
The Archaeological Museum in Split also offers a virtual tour. This provides another opportunity to explore archaeological topics alongside the sites mentioned above.
Marjan: viewpoints and paths through green spaces
Marjan rises above Split, reaching 178 metres at its highest point. It is directly accessible from the Riva; there are several viewpoints on Marjan offering views of Split and the islands. Nature trails and fitness trails provide opportunities to relax and exercise. You can therefore make Marjan a focus of its own in your day’s plans: its viewpoints and paths through green spaces are quite different from a visit to the museums or palace.
Bačvice and seafood
Bačvice is a sandy beach in the heart of Split, officially opened in 1919. Picigin is played there all year round. The beach and the game shape a different part of the cityscape from the historic sites and collections. If you would rather centre your trip on the coast and Picigin, you can include this alongside the cultural experiences.
Seafood from the Adriatic is sold at the Peškarija, including sardines, mackerel, red mullet, gilt-head bream, langoustines and mussels. The selection includes various kinds of fish and shellfish, as well as langoustines. For those interested in local food, this market adds a culinary dimension to visits to buildings, museums and landscapes.
Other places: Slatine, Stobrec, Zrnovnica, Kaštel Kambelovac, Kamen, Srinjine, Donje Sitno and Gornje Sitno.
For the higher-level travel overview: Split-Dalmatia.
