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Split is one of the great cities of the Mediterranean — a living Roman palace turned into a medieval city turned into a modern Croatian metropolis, all stacked on top of each other in a way that is entirely unique. Diocletian's Palace, built in 305AD as the emperor's retirement home, now contains apartments, restaurants, bars, and a cathedral — all within its original Roman walls. Šibenik, an hour north, is a Gothic city of remarkable preservation with a UNESCO-listed cathedral.
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The Peristyle of Diocletian's Palace — the central courtyard of the Roman complex — is the most dramatic public space in Croatia, and it is free and open at all hours. The old town of Split, built inside and around the palace walls, is genuinely lived-in and genuinely beautiful. The Krka National Park, forty minutes north, contains a series of waterfalls and swimming holes in a canyon of extraordinary beauty.
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Beste Reisezeit
May, June, and September are ideal — the city functions at its best and the ferry connections to the islands are frequent. July and August are very busy but vibrant. Split works year-round as a functioning city, and the ferry connections to the islands run daily throughout the winter.
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Breakfast at Fife, a konoba on the Riva waterfront that has been serving the same menu to Split fishermen and market traders since the 1950s. Order the prstaci — date mussels, technically illegal to harvest but served here without apology — and the house wine, which arrives in a carafe with no label at 9am. It is one of the most honestly Dalmatian experiences available in the city.
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