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Split is more and more popular tourist destination in last few years. Most of the tourists come from Germany, Great Britain, France, Italy, Checz Republic, Austria, Australia and USA.

Split offers many different types of accommodation. You can stay in luxurious hotels in town center or in private hotels. There are many private owners renting their apartments, rooms, villas and houses. There are also hostels, motels and camps near Split.

Day of town Split is celebrated on St. Dujam, on 7th of May. St. Dujam was bishop of Solin and martyr from 3rd century. On that day procession is kept from Cathedral to Riva. Day of St. Dujam is very important Split's tradition. It is believed that St. Dujam was follower of St. Peter who send him and other followers to differents areas to to preach about Christianity. He died in violent death, his was beheaded. His body was burried in Solin. Today his remains are kept in Cathedral in Split.

There are few panoramic views on town Split. You can visit Klis fort with great view on entire Split and nearby islands. Also excellent view is from hill Marjan. You can get here with rent a car in Split.

Famous ULTRA Festival is kept in Split in July since 2013. on stadium Poljud.

Split has many night and disco clubs where you can spend your evenings and nights in music and famous Dalmatian wines. Some of the night clubs in Split: Pino, Club House Bounty, Hemingway bar, Jungla, Inbox bar, O'Hara Music Club, Plava Kava, Luxor, Ghetto Club, Bacvice and many other.

Split's gastronomy is very rich. There are many places where you can try Dalmatian meals and wines. You can visit restaurants, taverns, cheese and wine bars, pizzerias, fast foods. Most Dalmatian meals are based on olive oil. You can try lamb, smoked ham, cheese, anchovies, figs, beef stew with gnocchi, flan. Most famous wines are Postup, Dingac, Babic, Faros, Posip, Grk, Marastina, Bogdanusa…

Beaches in Split:
- Bacvice, shallow sand beach opened in 1919., ideal for game picigin...
- Znjan, pebble beach with popular promenade, ideal for children...
- Firule, collection of bays with pebble and sand beaches – Bacvice, Ovcice, Trstenik, Duilovo...
- Kasjuni, pebble beach located in a bay in the bottom of hill Marjan, lots of contents for children...
- Bene, partly sand beach located on north side of hill Marjan, ideal for children, cafe, tennis terrains, showers, changing cabins, restaurant, pine woods...
- Jezinac and Kastelet, pebble beaches one next to other, on south side of hill Marjan...
- Trstenik, pebble beach on east side of town Split, suitable for families with children...

Beach Bacvice is most popular beach in Split. It is located in 600 m long bay with sand and concrete parts and shallow sea. Game picigin is very popular on this beach and played for over 90 years. It is often played in cold months too. International championship in picigin has been kept each year since 2005. There is no winner in picigin. Main goal is to bounce the ball with palm with most attractive jumps. On beach Bacvice are night clubs, restaurants, cafe, deck chairs, showers, massages, volleyball, trampoline, water slides...

Hill Marjan is ideal for many sports activities which are offered in town Split. On Marjan hill you can go swimming, biking, jogging, walking, free climbing... On shallow sand beaches you can play picigin and volleyball. You can try bowling, cage ball and football in Split. Tennis and badminton can be played on beaches Bene and Firule.

City Split is excellent connected with many famous tourist destinations in Croatia. So there are group or private car excursions from Split to National parks Krka or Plitvice lakes, to towns Sibenik, Imotski, Mostar (BiH), Makarska, Trogir or Sinj. From Split you can come to nearby Ancient Salona, fort Klis and Kastela with private car transfers.

Near Split are islands Hvar, Brac, Solta, Ciovo, Vis, Drvenik Veli, Drvenik Mali, Korcula. You can visit all these islands with group or private boat excursions from Split. Near island Hvar are famous Pakleni islands which are collection of several small islands with gorgeous nature, clean sea, beautiful beaches, few restaurants and ACI Marina where you can come if you rent a boat in town Hvar or Split. Around 2 h boat ride from Split is island Vis. You can use private boat transfers in Split to visit Vis and most famous of its attractions, Blue cave on island Bisevo and Green cave on island Ravnik.

Natural attractions in and near Split:
- Mountain Mosor;
- Hill Kozjak;
- Hill Perun;
- Hill Marjan;
- Strossmayer park;
- Sustipan;
- Park of Emanuel Vidovic;
- Park Katalinica brig...

Mountain Mosor is stretching from Split to Omis. Highest peaks are Veliki Kabal (1339m), Vickov stup (1325m) and St. Jure (1319m). Mountain Mosor has mountain climate.
Vegetation of Mosor is consisted of: mastic, holly, myrtle, sunflower, broom, juniper, white elm, bay oak, ash, sherry, maple, sage, immortelle, wormwood...
Animal life of Mosor: human fish, lizards, snakes, spotted newt, mouse, badger, rabbit, weasel, skunk, wild boar, wolf, mouflon, marten, chamois, raven, pheasant, hawk, falcon, owls, eagle...
Mountain Mosor has water sources: Ljuvac, Studenac, Sedernik, Zivica, Trposnjik.
Caves and pits on mountain Mosor: Ledenica, Vranjaca, Strmicka, Milicevica, Javorska, Duderina, Malo razdolje, Sniznica, Gajina... Cave Vranjaca is most known, located near Dugopolje. Cave Vranjaca has two halls, decorated stairs, lights. It was opened for visitors in 1929.

Kozjak is hill located above town Kastela. It is divided from mountain Mosor with saddle Malacka. Highest peak is Veli vrj, 779m. Mountain homes on hill Kozjak: Malacka, Cesmina, Putalj, Orlovo gnijezdo (Eagle nest).

Hill Perun is stretching from river Zrnovnica to town Omis. It is 17 km long. Highest peak on hill Perun is 533 m high Kriz (Cross). Hill Perun was named after Slavic god Perun, who was god of thunder and lightning.

Hill Marjan is located on west side of peninsula Split (Marjan). In the bottom of hill Marjan is city Split. Highest peak on hill Marjan is Telegrin and it is 178 m high. Surface of hill Marjan is 340 ha, it is 3,5 km long and 1,5 km wide. Half of hill Marjan is covered with pine woods. In 1964. hill Marjan was declared as park-woods.
Remains found on hill Marjan testify that this area was inhabited even in Prehistory.
On hill Marjan there are few churches: Church of St. Nicholas, Church of St. Juraj from 9th century, Church of Our Lady of Seven Sorrows from 15th century, Church of St. Jere, Church Betlem, Church of Our Lady of Spinut, Church of St. Benedict...
Institutions on hill Marjan: Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries, Natural History Museum, Meteorological Observatory, Mediterranean Institute for Life Sciences…
Hill Marjan is excellent place for jogging, swimming, walking, biking and many other sports activities.

Strossmayer park is called Dardin by locals (Garden). It is located north of Diocletian's palace. It has been main town park since 1859. In 20th century in park was built a fountain with figure of angel. Today it has another modern fountain and lyrics of Croatian poet Tin Ujevic. Within the park is statue of Grgur of Nin, Art Gallery, remains of old monastery...

Sustipan is park located in south-west end of Splits harbor. It used to be cemetery in 19th century. It was named after St. Stephen. Park Sustipan has beautiful view on sea and islands.

Park of Emanuel Vidovic is located in area called Lovret. It was named after painter Emanuel Vidovic. It is ideal for relaxing and great park for families with children.

Park Katalinica brig is located south-east of Split's harbor. It was named after family Katalinic who owned properties in this area. In the park is Monumental lighthouse which was renovated in 2014. This is famous gathering place for young people.

All these beautiful natural attractions can be visited with group or private car excursions from Split. Many agencies in Split offer private car transfers or car rentals too.

Natural attractions on nearby islands can be visited with group or private boat excursions, boat rentals or private boat transfers from Split.

Historical monuments in and near town Split:
- Diocletian's palace;
- Gates of Diocletian's palace;
- Basements of Diocletian's palace;
- Square Peristil;
- Jupiter's temple;
- Cathedral of St. Dujam;
- Vestibul;
- Prokurative;
- Riva;
- Fort Gripe:
- Statue of Grgur of Nin;
- Ancient Salona;
- Fort Klis...

Diocletian's palace is Antique palace built by emperor Diocletian around 300. Diocletian stayed in palace during his retirement in 305. until he died in 316. Palace was built on peninsula south of Ancient town Salona, which was main town in Dalmatian provincy. In 1979. it was listed on UNESCO's list of world heritage.
It is not known who was the architect and builders of the palace, but there are carved some Greek names and letters on palace walls which suggest that Diocletian brought builders from the east.
Palace was built of limestone from island Brac, brick from nearby workshops and tuff from rivers. Outside walls of the palace have dimensions 175m-181mx216m. It is built like military fort. Palace had three entrances from mainland (Silver, Iron and Gold gates) and one from the sea (Brass gates). In northern area of the palace were military, servants and warehouses and in southern area were buildings for emperor's family. In southern area was emperor's mausoleum which is today Cathedral of St. Dujam, and three temples. One temple was Jupiter's and other two were not confirmed, but are called today Kibel and Venus temples.
Main streets of palace were connecting in central area Peristil, which was main square.
Palace had 9 km long water supply which is also used today.
After emperor Diocletian died in 316. palace was owned by Roman Empire and used as shelter for exiled members of Diocletian’s family.
When Salona was demolished in 6th century, its inhabitants came inside the palace for protection. Between 12th and 14th century starts urban development of the palace. In this period bell-tower was built too. Master Adnrija Buvina build wooden doors of cathedral and sculptor Juraj Dalmatinac built altar of St. Stasa.
After 7th century palace was developing as town Split. Churches, cathedral and baptistery were built. Today people still live inside the palace, but it is very well preserved.

Diocletian’s palace has four gates. Three on land side and one on sea side.
Golden gates are located on north side and façade is decorated with sculptures of four tetrachs: Diocletian, Maximillian, Constantine Klor and Galleries. This gate was used only by emperor and his family. It led to Ancient Salona.
Silver gates are located on east side of the palace. Within this gate are remains of octagonal towers. Sidewalk at Silver gates is original.
Iron gates are located on west side of the palace. Above the gates was relief of Roman goddess Nika, which was in 5th century changed into carved Cross by Christians. Within the Iron gates is palace of family Cipriani Benedetti.
Brass gates are located on south side of the palace. Brass gates lead into basements of the palace and connect Riva with Peristil.

Basements of Diocletian's palace are located in southernmost area of the palace. They were probably used as storages and prison. Main hallway in basements connects square Peristil and today's main promenade in Split, called Riva.
West part of basements are excellent preserved and east part is mostly collapsed.
Basements of Diocletian's palace are opened for public and often used as exhibition and fair space.

Peristil is square in front of Cathedral of St. Dujam, inside Diocletian’s palace. On sides it is surrounded with columns connected with arches. On sides it had two sphinx. One is still preserved. Facade of Peristil is divided into two parts. One part leads to Vestibul and other part into basements of the palace. Part that leads to Vestibul had three statues. Onne statue was of Diocletian, second of Jupiter and third is unknown.
Peristil is today used for cultural events because of its excellent acoustics. Most known performance is Verdi’s Aida which is kept during Split’s Summer Festival.

Jupiter's temple was dedicated to Roman god Jupiter. It is located in west part of the palace. Temple was built in the end of 3rd century. In 6th century it was turned into baptistery of St. John the Baptist. In front of the temple is one sphinx brought from Egypt. In 13th century in the baptistery was put baptismal font. Inside the temple are two sarcophaguses, of Split's Archbishops John II and Lovro. Inside the temple is also statue of John the Baptist built by sculptor Ivan Mestrovic.

Cathedral of St. Dujam is dedicated to Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary, also known as Cathedral of St. Dujam. It is located in Peristil and it used to be emperor Diocletian's mausoleum. Mausoleum was built in 4th century. Cathderal of St. Dujam is the oldest cathedral in the world.
In 313. by Milan edict Christians were able to practice their religion and built basilicas in Ancient Salona, near Diocletian's palace. In 7th century Salona was demolished and inhabitants first moved to islands and later inside the palace. They made cathedral inside emperor's mausoleum. Bones of St. Dujam and Anastazije were brought into the cathedral. First Split's archbishop was Ivan Ravenjanin in 7th century. Wooden doors on cathedral were built by Andrija Buvina in 13th century. On the doors are carved 28 scenes from Jesus' life. Bell-tower of cathedral was built in 13th century.
Cathedral has circular shape inside with 8 granite columns. Pulpit is on the left side of the entrance. Two stone altars were built in 15th century. Right altar is of St. Dujam, shaped as sarcophagus with figure of St. Dujam lying. In 18th century new altar was built dedicated to St. Dujam, so first one was dedicated to st. Joseph. Left altar is dedicated to protector of town, St. Anastazije. It was built by Juraj Dalmatinac in 1448. Main altar of the cathedral was built in 17th century.
Construction of bell-tower strted in 13th century and ended in 16th century. It was built in combination of Gothic and Romanesque style. Bell-tower was renovated in 1890. and in 1908.
Beneath of mausoleum is crypt of St. Lucy.
In treasury of Cathedral is kept oldest manuscript written on parchment in Croatia, Gospel of St. Duje from 6th century.

Vestibul was vestibule of emperor's chambers which are not preserved today. Within the emperor's chambers was spa, which is today inside of hotel Slavija.

Prokurative is officially called Square of Republic. It is a square in center of Split, west of Diocletian's palace. Many cultural events are kept in this square. Most famous is Festival of fun music.
Theater building was built on north side in 1859. It was burned in fire in 1882. and later renovated. West wind had been built from 1863.-1867. East wing had been built from 1909.-1928.

Riva is main promenade in Split. It is located between the palace and sea, Split's harbor. Today's shape Riva started to gain 200 years ago, during the rule of Napoleon and France. Riva was few times renovated and changed, but always remains main and central area for drinking coffee, hanging out, enjoying concerts, fun events and street performances. Until the end of 20th century traffic was allowed on Riva. At the end of 20th century it is closed for traffic, palm trees were planted. In 2007. Riva was renovated and archaeological findings show that Split had its first riva in 1st century BC, but real riva was built during Diocletian's times. On Riva is kept procession of St. Dujam in May and New Year's eve program in December.

Fort Gripe was built in 17th century as defense fort in attacks from Turks. Inside fort Gripe are today State Archives and Croatian maritime museum. Fort Gripe is located on a hill east of the palace. Fort was built after inhabitants started to populate area around the palace, so this area was not protected with walls of the palace.
In 1657. Turkish army attacked the town and occupied fort which was not finished yet, but Split managed to gain the fort back. Turks tried to win the fort again the same year and won on 19th of June 1657. Venetians and Split’s army managed to occupy the fort one more time.

Statue of Grgur of Nin is today located within the north walls of the palace. Grgur was bishop of Nin and patron of Slavic language. Statue was made by Croatian sculptor Ivan Mestrovic. He made three statues, gave one to Varazdin, second to Split and third one is in Nin. In 1929. statue in Split was located on Peristil and moved during World War II.

Salona was main town of Roman province Dalmatia. Legend says that Salona was birth place of emperor Diocletian. Salona used to have 60 000 inhabitants. Today in this area is town Solin, located on river Jadro, with great cultural and historical heritage. In Solin you can visit: remains of Ancient Salona (amphitheater, forum with temples, walls and towers, cemeteries), forts from 17th century, sea aquarium on peninsula Vranjic… You can come to Solin and Ancient Salona with group or private car excursions from Split. You can rent a car or use private car transfers from Split.

Fort Klis is located around 15 km far from town Split, on a hill Klis between mountains Mosor and Kozjak. Fort Klis is symbol of struggle between Venetians and Dalmatians against Turks. Fort Klis was first time mentioned in 5th century. During Turkish attacks captain of fort was Petar Kruzic who resisted Turkish attacks for decades. In 1537. Turks occupied fort and built a mosque. In 1648. Venetians occupied Klis fort and turned mosque into church. In the bottom of fort is a fountain built by Turks. It is still used today and locals call it Three kings.

Churches in Split:
- Franciscan Church and monastery of St. Anthony;
- The Church of St. Philip Neri;
- The Church of St. Pentecost;
- Church and monastery of St. Francis;
- Church of St. Martin;
- Churches on hill Marjan…

Franciscan Church and monastery of St. Anthony are located on north side of Split peninsula, in Kastela bay. First the church of St. Mary of Poljud was built here in 1020. by archbishop Paul. In 15th century Benedictines were in charge in the church and in 15th century Franciscans were allowed to built monastery within the church. Bell-tower was built in 18th century.

The Church of St. Philip Neri was built in 1679./1680.

The Church of St. Pentecost was built between 8th and 11th century. It is listed in register of Croatian most valuable cultural heritage as monument of highest category.

Church and monastery of St. Francis are located on west end of Riva, main Split’s promenade. Franciscans inhabited it in 13th century. In the monastery are library with over 3000 books and tombs of important persons from split, like writer Marko Marulic and politician Ante Trumbic.

Church of St. Martin is located in north part of the palace, above Golden gates. Church is replica of early Christian church from 6th century. Church is only 10 m long and 1,64 m wide.

Cultural attractions and museums in Split:
- Archaeological museum;
- Art Gallery;
- Castle Mestrovic;
- Museum of town Split;
- Split Festival;
- Ethnographic museum;
- Mestrovic gallery;
- Croatian maritime museum;
- Croatian National Theater in Split;
- Museum of natural history;
- Split Summer Festival…

Archaeological museum in Split was founded in 1820. and it is the oldest museum in Croatia. In 1878. first archaeological magazine was issued by Museum. Inside the museum are over 150 000 archaeological monuments and items from history.

Art Gallery was founded in 1931. Today it is located in building of old hospital north of the palace. Gallery holds artwork from 14th century till today.

Castle Mestrovic is located in district Meje, on south side of hill Marjan. Famous sculptor Ivan Mestrovic exposed relief with scenes from Jesus’ life in chapel of St. Cross. Castle was built in 16th century by three brothers Frane, Bartul and Jerolim, Split’s noblemen. Ivan Mestrovic bought this complex in 1939. and built chapel of St. Cross. Inside the church is kept mass in old Slavic language.

Museum of town Split is located in palace Papalic. It holds cultural history of town Split. In 1952. museum was first time opened for public. It had been renovated from 1983. and again opened for public in 1992. Museum holds many collections of weapons, ceramics, porcelain, sculptures, graphics, glass, furniture, toys and much more.

Split Festival is also called Festival of Fun Music Split. It has been kept each summer in July since late 1960s. Split Festival is kept on Prokurative. Many famous Croatian singers performed on this Festival: Tereza Kesovija, Arsen Dedic, Dorde Marjanovic, Vice Vukov, Gabi Novak, Ivo Robic, Josipa Lisac, Krunoslav Slabinac, Ljupka Dimitrovska, Dusko Lokin, Ibrica Jusic, Boba Stefanovic, Radojka Sverko, Miso Kovac, Oliver Dragojevic, Kemal Monteno, Boris Dvornik, Novi Fosili, Meri Cetinic, Mile Hrnic, Zorica Kondza, Jasna Zlokic, Tedi Spalato, Zlatko Pejakovic, Neda Ukraden, Magazin, Matko Jelavic, Daleka Obala, Maja Blagdan, Dino Dvornik, Mladen Grdovic, Toni Cetinski, Nina Badric, Petar Graso, Doris Dragovic, Massimo Savic, Giuliano, Severina, Danijela Martinovic, Goran Karan, Jole and many more.
Anthem of Split’s Festival was “Nima Splita do Splita” (There is no Split like Split) performed by Tereza Kesovija and Toni Kljakovic in 1964.

Ethnographic museum is located next to Peristil and holds ethnographic collections about life of Split’s inhabitants.

Mestrovic gallery was founded in 1952.

Croatian maritime museum was founded in 1997. It is located in fort Gripe. Museum holds maritime heritage of Croatian Adriatic.

Croatian National Theater in Split was founded in 1893. It is located on the top of Marmont street on square of Gaj Bulat.

Museum of natural history was founded in 1924.

Split Summer Festival is consisted of ballet, concert, drama and opera program. Festival is kept from middle of July till middle of August at Peristil, Mestrovic Castle, Prokurative, Sustipan, Gallery Mestrovic and many other historical and cultural locations in Split.

Other attractions in Split:
- Port Matejuska;
- West Coast;
- Marmont street;
- Square Pjaca;
- Fruit square;
- Stadium Poljud...

Port Matejuska is located west of main Split harbor. It is used by Split's fishermen. In the port is a monument to Split's fishermen – a fishing hook. Many people enjoy walks in Matejuska and hanging out with song, wine and fish. Most famous story of Matejuska is about Roko and Cicibela. They lived in fishing boat and enjoyed in love for one another. At Matejuska there are many restaurants and cafes visited by locals and tourists.

West coast is 623 m long and starts at the end of Matejuska. It is covered with white stone from island Brac. On the west coast there is a gas station for boats and ACI Marina with luxurious yachts. Within the sea are bronze plates with names of Olympic gold medal winners.

Marmont street is located west of Diocletian's palace with fish market and a lot of stores. In 1922. in Marmont street was founded library and reading room for Francophiles. In Marmont street is first Split cinema Karaman and fish market with everyday fresh fish. In Marmont street are also: Photography gallery, Art Nouveau buildings Toncic and Duplancic, fountain Pirja, restaurants and cafes.

Square Pjaca is actually called People’s square. It was first time mentioned in 13th century. Pjaca is located outside of the palace within its west walls. On the square Pjaca is wall clock with 24 digits instead of 12. On square Pjaca are restaurants, cafes, library, stores… In Old City Hall building was was authority. Within edges of the square Pjaca are beautiful palaces of families Nakic, Karepic, Cambj, Pavlovic and Ciprianis.

Fruit square is actually called square of brothers Radic. It is called Fruit square by locals because of the fruit market which used to be on this square. On this square are also restaurants, stores and cafes. Monuments on Fruit square: octagonal Venetian tower, palace of family Milesi from 17th century, monument of Marko Marulic (father of Croatian literature), built by Ivan Mestrovic…

Stadium Poljud is located in district Poljud. It is home stadium of Split’s football team Hajduk, which was founded in 1911. Stadium Poljud is also called Poljud’s Beauty. It was built in 1979. Group of fans of football team Hajduk is called Torcida. Torcida was founded in 1950.

Split is a town located in region of Central Dalmatia. It is the largest town in region of Dalmatia and second largest town in Croatia, after capital city Zagreb. Split is third largest harbor in Mediterranean and second largest harbor in Croatia. Split is center of Split-Dalmatia county.

Split is located on peninsula Marjan on Adriatic coast. It is surrounded with islands Solta, Brac, Ciovo, Drvenik Veli and Hvar. Connection between islands and Split are ferries and catamarans, as well as private boat transfers. There are also organized private or group boat excursions from Split.
Split is surrounded with mountains Mosor and Kozjak and hill Perun.

Town Split is consisted of settlements: Split, Donje Sitno, Gornje Sitno, Zrnovnica, Slatine, Stobrec, Srinjine and Kamen. You can come to these settlements from Split with group or private car excursions.

Agglomeration of Split is consisted of settlements: Kastela, Trogir, Seget Donji, Sveti Kajo, Divulje, Plano, Donje Sitno, Gornje Sitno, Zrnovnica, Srinjine, Dugopolje, Solin, Klis, Vranjic, Kucine, Mravince, Podstrana, Strozanac, Mutogras, Sveti Martin, Kamen, Jesenice, Suhi Potok, Omis, Mali Rat, Dugi Rat, Krilo, Bajnice, Duce, Kamen, Stobrec, Sumpetar and Orij.

Town Split has many districts: Bacvice, Bol, Firule, Old Town, Kman, Lokve, Znjan-Pazdigrad, Pujanke, Sirobuja, Sucidar, Blatine-Skrape, Brda, Kocunar, Meje, Mejasi, Plokite, Neslanovac, Mertojak, Smokovik, Trstenik, Veli Varos, Znjan, Sine, Visoka, Spinut, Gripe, Lovret, Lucac-Manus, Ravne Njive, Skalice, Split 3 (Smrdecac).

Distances from other Croatian and European towns: Zagreb – 410 km, Osijek – 688 km, Dubrovnik – 228 km, Rijeka – 413 km, Zadar – 158 km, Ljubljana – 466 km, Sarajevo – 259 km, Belgrade – 798 km, Budapest – 750 km, Vienna – 764 km, Milano – 907 km, Venice – 642 km, Rome – 1157 km, Berlin – 1463 km, Prague – 1084 km, Paris – 1717 km, London – 2023 km, Madrid – 2462 km, Barcelona – 1862 km, Salzburg – 754 km, Warsaw – 1434 km, Brussels – 1673 km, Athens – 1202 km, Tirana – 502 km, Podgorica – 342 km...

Split airport is located in settlement Kastel Stafilic, around 24 km far from town Split. At Split airport you can rent a car, rent a boat or use private car transfers to get to town Split.
Train station in Split is located next to ferry port in main harbor of Split. Split is connected with train with northern towns in Croatia, like Zagreb, Rijeka and Osijek. Train station in Split is southernmost train station in Croatia.
Ferry port in Split connects Split with islands and with Venice and Ancona in Italy.
Main bus station in Split is also located in main harbor, within train station and ferry port. Split is connected with buses with all main towns in Croatia. There are also local buses that drive to different districts in town Split and to settlements around town Split.
Near Split, within settlement Dugopolje is highway A1 exit for Split. Highway A1 connects Zagreb, Zadar, Sibenik, Split, Makarska and Dubrovnik. It is not finished yet.
Main Adriatic road goes with the coast from northern towns like Rijeka, Crikvenica, Senj, Zadar, Sibenik, Trogir and goes through Split to Omis, Makarska, Dubrovnik.

Split, like most of Dalmatian coast and islands, has Mediterranean climate. Summers in Split are mostly hot and dry and winters are mild. Snow is very rare. Winds that blow are mistral, scirocco and bura.
Average summer temperature in Split is 26°C. Average winter temperature in Split is 7°C. Average year air temperature is 17,3°C.
Temperature of Adriatic sea is 10-26°C.

Town Split itself has 178 102 inhabitants according to the list from 2011. Total area of city Split with settlements near has around 250 000 inhabitants. 96,23% are Croats. Others are Bosnians, Serbians, Albanians, Montenegrins and Slovenians. 86,15% are Catholics.

Town Split is divided into 26 parishes. Protector of town Split is St. Dujam and coprotectors are St. Anastazije and Blessed Rajnerije.

Lately Split has been developing in many ways. Highway A1 was built, industrial zone was built in Dugopolje, colleges and student camps are opened, tourism is rising.

Split's inhabitants like to say that Split is the most sportsy town in the world. Many competitions and international sports events were kept in Split. Split is opened to a lot of different sports: football, handball, volleyball, bowling, tennis, sailing, basketball, baseball, hiking, atlethics, judo, karate, swimming, waterpolo, American football...
Many popular sportsmen and sportswomen come from Split: Goran Ivanisevic, Mario Ancic, Slaven Bilic, Aljosa Asanovic, Ivan Stimac, Dino Rada, Toni Kukoc, Ivano Balic, Petar Metlicic, Jakov Gojun, Drago Vukovic, Blanka Vlasic, Branko Cikatic, Mate Parlov, Duje Draganja, Duje Bonacic, Sinisa Skelin, Niksa Skelin, Ivan Gudelj, Tomislav Ivic, Ivan Katalinic, Veljko Rogosic, Bernard Vukas and many other.

University in Split was founded in 1974. University is consisted of twelwe colleges.

Split has developed shipyard called Brodosplit. It produces military and civil ships. Brodosplit is located in Kastela bay on north side of town Split. Shipyard Brodosplit was founded in 1931.

Before 1990. Split had industries: chemical, textile, shipyard, metal industry. Today most developed industries are shipyard, trade, new technologies and tourism. Split is close to become cultural, sports and fun manifestations center.

Airport Split +385(0)21 203 555
Tourist Board Split +385(0)21 490 032
Information on international phone numbers 11802
Emergency number 112
Bus station Split +385(0)21 329 180
Jadrolinija Split +385(0)21 338 333
General information 18981
Fire department 193
Weather Forecast and Road Conditions +385(0)60 520 520
Road help 987
Information on phone numbers in Croatia 11888
Police 192
Ambulance 194
Croatia Traffic Info 0800 9987
Sea help 9155

Split has two hospitals, Firule and Krizine. 0-24h pharmacies are located in districts Dobri and Lucac.

In Split you will find many banks, ATMs, exchange offices and post offices.

Split has many restaurants, fast foods, pizzerias, taverns, wine and cheese bars, fish market, vegetables and fruits market. Fish market is located in Marmont street, west of Diocletian's palace. Vegetables and fruits market is located within east wall outside of Diocletian's palace.

In Split you will find possibilities of boat rentals, private boat transfers and group or private boat excursions. All of these will take you cruising in beautiful sea and visiting gorgeous islands with beautiful nature and history.

Split also has rent a car, taxis, buses, private car transfers, as options of transportation in the city. You will also find many agencies offering group or private car excursions from Split. Split has gas stations all over town.

Split has few ports where you can come with a boat: Spinut, Matejuska, ACI Marina, Zenta... Gas station for boats is located on West coast.

In Split you will find hair dresser, spa, wellness, gym...

Most famous street for shopping is Marmont street, but you can also visit shopping malls City Center and Joker, further from town center. Movie theaters in Split: Cineplexx in City Centar One, Central in town center, Cinestar in shopping mall Joker, summer cinema Bacvice.

Friend towns of town Split: Ancona in Italy, Cockburn in Australia, Stip in Macedonia, Gladsaxe-Copenhagen in Denmark, Dover in Great Britain, Odessa in Ukraine, Los Angeles in USA, Trondheim in Norway, Antofagasta in Chile, Velenje in Slovenia, Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf zu Berlin in Germany, Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bet Shemesh in Israel, Ostrava in Czech Republic.

Oldest findings which testify that this area was inhabited were located in area Gripe.

There are many findings that show that this area was inhabited in Old Roman Ages (port on north side of hill Marjan). It is believed that here was one of Greek colonies.

Firm town foundation comes in 4th century during emperor Diocletian's rule. Diocletian was Roman emperor from 284.-305. He was known for reforming Roman Empire with simultaneous government of four rulers. Diocletian thought of himself as god and persecuted Christians. He built palace in Split peninsula to spend here his retirement.

In 7th century started inhabitation of Diocletian’s palace and area around it and Split was Christianized. Emperor’s mausoleum was turned into church and bell-tower was added later between 13th and 18th century.

In 10th century in Split were kept church councils to decide of Nin’s Diocese and Croatian Church in general.

Until 15th century town Split was independent commune. It had its own Statute from 1312. First Statute Capitularium from 1240. was not preserved.

From 15th century until 1797. Dalmatia and Split were under the rule of Venice. Split became import-export port and cultural center.

Napoleon and France ruled in Split from 1805.-1813. One of the most known streets in Split, Marmont street, was called after Napoleon’s marshal August Marmont.

After Napoleon, entire Dalmatia and Split got under the rule of Austria. When Austria and Hungary formed Austrian-Hungarian Monarchy, Split belonged to Austrian part.

In 1882. nationalists under the rule of Gaj Bulat won in town Municipality.

In 1912. started the construction of railroad from Split towards Zagreb or Banja Luka (Bosnia and Herzegovina), it is not sure, because construction stopped because of World War I.

At the end of World War I Dalmatia entered new state Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenians, later known as Yugoslavia. Split started to develop its industry, culture, economy.

In 1925. railroad Split-Zagreb was finished.

Split later got under the rule of Italy because of Roman contracts. During World War II Split was also bombed and attacked. There were many civilian victims. In 1943. Germans occupied Split.

On 15th of November 1991. Split was attacked from the sea by Serbian army from ship called Split.

Split is today part of independent Republic of Croatia and it is developing its industry and tourism more and more each year.

It is believed that in area of Split in Antique ages was settlement Aspalathos. It is a Greek name. In many documents it is called Spalatum or Italian Spalato. Tom Archdeacon believed that it was named after palace that was built here by emperor Diocletian.

In port Lora in Split is headquarters of Croatian Navy.

In center of town is spa with its own source of healing sulfur water.

In Los Angeles there is a road sign with Split on it.