On the eastern shore of the Adriatic Sea lies Croatia. This is where the city of Split is located. It is the second largest city within Croatia. The formation of the city dates back a few centuries. Thus, this region has rich and colorful history. The city of Split has been attracting tourist since long towards its beautiful architecture, natural beauty and historic places.
Split Port is the leading port of the region. It was originally established by Greek travelers who came from ‘Vis’. It was established as a trading port. The port was eventually taken over by the Romans. The port had some major setbacks during late 18th and early 19th century. But it regained its shinning status up till 2011.
Attractions
When you arrive at the Split Port be sure to car hire from there. The city has a lot of worth visiting places, and you might miss some of them if you don’t have a rented car.
- Live museum split - This place provides you a completely Roman experience. Talented actors act out the scenes from Roman history and give a feel of the history. It is a wonderful experience.
- Hvar Island - A great place to go if you are looking for a peaceful environment. It is a small town, homely beach. You can walk by the shore or ride a dirt bike. The food here is great too. Especially the fish as it comes fresh out of the ocean.
- Diocletian’s Palace - If you want to get a touch of the rich history of Split then you must car hire to visit this place. These are the remains of the Roman Emperor Diocletian’s castle. This architectural master piece dates back to the 3rd century A.D. You are sure to enjoy your visit to this place as it represents history as it was.
- Marjan - This is a high view-point to observe the city. It provides an astonishing view of the old Spain. The scenery from above there is a breathtaking. There are a lot of stairs that need to be climbed but it is worth is in the end. There is a safe on the top as well, so you can eat after your climb.
- Brac Island - Brac Island is very beautiful and scenic. You can enjoy swimming with your friends here.
The distance between Split Port and city of Split is only 23.6 kilometers. It won’t take you long to reach the city of split on a rented car.
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