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The history of Split is very extensive to fit in a few sentences. Although there were Greek settlements in the area of ​​Split before, its first inhabitant and founder of Split should still be considered the famous Emperor Diocletian, who was on a peninsula near the big city of Salona in 293. after Christ and began to build a lavish imperial palace of about 30,000 square feet, into which he retired after ten years of construction when he left the Roman imperial throne.The turbulent centuries after that created a city conceived when the inhabitants of Salona fled towards the Palace before the onslaught of the Avars and Slavs. Many authorities then took turns in the city that grew outside the walls of the palace. Modern times and the 20th century "moved" Split "from the Kingdom of Yugoslavia", through the tragic but also heroic days of Italian and German occupation in the Second World War when Split was one of the centers of anti-fascist resistance, to socialist Yugoslavia, to the present day. life in a free and independent Croatia, a member of the European Union.Today, wandering the historic center of Split you can still clearly see the ancient Roman walls, squares and temples.Also, the great Old Town of Split is under UNESCO protection and is listed as a World Heritage Site. These 1,700 years of Split's history have kept alive millions who have enjoyed this magnificent living city as it was, as it is now and as it will always be.

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4.6
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Luka
The city of Split taught me a lot in terms of history. I also had a walk tour, which was a wonderful experience.
Robin
I think Split has a lot to offer. From outstanding cuisines to quad bike tours. I enjoyed it all.
Hannah
Weather in Split interested me because I enjoyed the summer. I also had a chance to swim in the cool waters. I found the locals to be very friendly too.
Marlene
I liked how whole city of Split was appealing in sight. I enjoyed the nature experiences in Split.
Tobias
I was never bored in Split because it was very exciting. There was so much for me to do as a tourist..
Lisa
I thought Split offered every bit of comfort for the average tourist. I greatly appreciated the wonderful scenery in Split.
Peter
I am all about food anywhere I visit. Split provided the best dining experiences and fantastic cuisines for me. I also enjoyed the wide choice of fun activities to do there.