Split miniguide
Split is Croatia's second largest city.Split is situated on a peninsula in Dalmatia on the Adriatic Sea. The city has 189,000 inhabitants and is a port city. Here is the ferry to Hvar, Rijeka and Ancona including
Split is a seaside resort, and has ruins from the Roman Emperor Diocletian's Palace from the 300-number. The palace lies the mausoleum St. Dujes Cathedral from 305 AD Kr., The world's oldest cathedral and the Temple of Caesar. It has been used as a church since the 800s, and now baptisterium. The palace and parts of the city is on UNESCO's World Heritage List. Split has a great archaeological museum, the town museum, maritime museum and a zoo. Six miles north of Split, the ancient Salonae, which was destroyed by the Slavs in 640 ADNOKSplit has several beaches with lively cafeliv and markets. Split is a good starting point for sailing in the Adriatic Sea.
Split Airport is 25 km west of Split, near the town of Trogir.
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