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Split, Dalmatia & the islands — through the eyes of an art historian

Diocletian's Palace, SplitSplit

Diocletian's Palace, Split

A UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best-preserved Roman palaces in the world. Built in the 4th century for Emperor Diocletian, it forms the living heart of Split's old town.

Split Riva PromenadeSplit

Split Riva Promenade

Split's iconic seafront promenade stretches along the southern walls of Diocletian's Palace. A vibrant meeting place lined with cafés, palms, and views across to the islands.

Trogir Old TownTrogir

Trogir Old Town

A perfectly preserved medieval town on a small island, Trogir is a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its Romanesque and Renaissance architecture, including the stunning Cathedral of St Lawrence.

Hvar IslandHvar

Hvar Island

Croatia's sunniest island, Hvar enchants with its lavender fields, Venetian architecture, hilltop fortress, and crystal-clear Adriatic waters. A jewel of the Dalmatian archipelago.

Brač – Zlatni RatBrač

Brač – Zlatni Rat

Brač island is home to Zlatni Rat (Golden Cape), one of Croatia's most photographed beaches. The island is also famous for its white limestone, used to build Diocletian's Palace and the White House.

Omiš & Cetina CanyonOmiš

Omiš & Cetina Canyon

Omiš is a dramatic pirate town where the Cetina river cuts through towering limestone cliffs before meeting the sea. Its medieval fortress and canyon scenery make it one of Dalmatia's most striking destinations.

Makarska RivieraMakarska

Makarska Riviera

Stretching beneath the dramatic Biokovo massif, the Makarska Riviera offers some of Dalmatia's finest pebble beaches, turquoise waters, and charming coastal towns.

Salona, SolinSolin

Salona, Solin

Once the capital of the Roman province of Dalmatia and birthplace of Emperor Diocletian, Salona (modern Solin) is one of the largest archaeological sites in Croatia, with amphitheatre, forums, and early Christian basilicas.

Vis IslandVis

Vis Island

Croatia's most remote inhabited island, Vis was a Yugoslav military base until 1989 and remains beautifully unspoiled. Its Greek and Roman heritage, crystal waters, and authentic villages make it a hidden gem.

Dalmatian CoastDalmatia

Dalmatian Coast

The Dalmatian coast stretches over 1,700 km with more than 1,200 islands, islets, and reefs. Split-Dalmatia County is its cultural and historical heart — a landscape shaped by millennia of art, architecture, and civilisation.

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