Split
Split Travel Guide with travel tips for holidays in Split, Croatia
Officially known as the Republic of Croatia, the country of Croatia was settled by the Croats and Slavic cultures in the 7th century. These early settlers formed two regions or principalities called Dalmatia and Pannonia. A Kingdom was formed in the year 925 which was known as Dalmatian Croat Duchy. The early years of Croatia were filled with wars and in 1102 it became part of the Kingdom of Hungary. By 1527 it was part of the Habsburg Monarchy and in 1918 it was renamed the Kingdom of Yugoslavia. In 1991 Croatia held democratic elections and became independent.
History
Dalmatia ancient history can fill a good size book. Today it is located on the eastern coast of the Adriatic Sea and most of the country is inside modern day Croatia. The country dates back to the 168 B.C. when the Roman Republic settled there. In the second century B.C. the name Dalmatia was used to describe the area along the Adriatic between Krka and the Neretva rivers. Dalmatia was very active during the Middle Ages and by this time the Slavs had settled the area and maintained control until 925 when they merged into the Kingdom of Croatia.
This area known as the Split has a very unique culture. The Mountains, rivers, coastline and the seven World Heritage Sites, as well as the eight national parks, make the area a very popular tourist area. Then add the artistic, musical, and diverse cuisine, plus the fact that the necktie originated here and you have a fantastic adventure to experience. More airlines are adding flights in and out of the Split from Europe and the U.S. There is also train and bus service, and you can take a ferry from Italy.
The Split is filled with ancient places to visit. The Diocletian’s Palace and the historic city of Trogir, the Trogir Cathedral, and the Split Cathedral which is the oldest Catholic Cathedral in the world. The Mestrovic Gallery is the home for the bronze monument to Bishop Grgur of Nin. Salona is the site where the monuments date back to the second and third centuries.
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There is festival after festival to enjoy all year long. The International Children’s Festival, the Sibenik Summer of Culture, Pag Summer which is a series of concerts and solo recitals. The Zadar Summer Theater, musical Evenings in St. Donat, which is an international music festival, make this part of the world a very exciting place to enjoy a holiday.
The food in the Split is similar to Italian. Lots of fish and grill meats prepared Mediterranean style. Pizza, bread and the local wine are excellent and the roadside restaurants offer special treats. The restaurants have a diverse selection to choose from; Spanish, Italian, French and American dining can be found all over the area. The nightlife is centered around the city of Dubrovnik. The Tkalciceva Ulica area and Bourbon Street are the happening spots filled with great food and a diverse mix of people and good drinks. Another hot spot is Hvar town where there is a daytime Café known as Carpe Diem that turns into a bar/club at night. It's very well known around Europe. It’s located at yacht harbour and so is Riva, an open air bar overlooking the harbour.
Things to do
Daytime activities in Split range from sunbathing on the beach, touring the islands, backpacking in the mountains and enjoying all the sites around Split. The museums and exploring the monuments can fill a couple of days easily. The Split is a holiday that takes you back in time but you never leave the excitement of the 21st century.
