Split, on the Adriatic shoreline of Croatia, is centered around the ancient Roman Palace of the 3-4th century Emperor Diocletian fronting on the bay and city port. The population is about 178,000 and a metropolitan area numbering up to 350,000. It is the largest Dalmatian city and the second-largest city of Croatia. Modern life continues inside the ancient palace that teems with tourism and local shops, cafes and restaurants.

 

 

Croatia, Split City: Richard at old Venetian plaza
Croatia, Split City: one of several churches
Croatia, Split City: universal business venue
Croatia, Split City: small B&B
Croatia, Split City: colorful poster for an event (?)
Croatia, Split City: museum
Croatia, Split City: municipal theatre
Croatia, Split City: ornate human details
Croatia, Split City: elegant building, mundane laundry
Croatia, Split City: narrow streets and lanterns
Croatia, Split City: Venetian old town hall plaza
Croatia, Split City: old city at sunset
Croatia, Split City: view of the harbor at sunset
Croatia, Split City: old catacombs are now shops
Croatia, Split City: a good glass of bubbly
Croatia, Split City: inside old city palace
Croatia, Split City: cathedral treasury museum
Croatia, Split City: architecture detail
Croatia, Split City: fish market
Croatia, Split City: catacombs of the Diocletian palace are now
Croatia, Split City: ancient column and base
Croatia, Split City: beautiful carved doorway details
Croatia, Split City: tourist with faux Roman guards
Croatia, Split City: fortress archway butress
Croatia, Split City: narrow walkways, Venetian arches, ornate lanterns =
Croatia, Split City: old clock tower andcafes
Croatia, Split City: fish market
Croatia, Split City: exterior of Diocletian Palace
Croatia, Split City: fish market
Croatia, Split City: fish market
Croatia, Split City: erotic showtime
Croatia, Split City: scene away from the tourist sites
Croatia, Split City: small patio in a backyard
Croatia, Split City: backyard laundry
Croatia, Split City: many steps lead to private homes along
Croatia, Split City: along the waterfront promenade
Croatia, Split City: inside the old city
Croatia, Split City: along the waterfront promenade with old palace
Croatia, Split City: painting of Diocletian; he was a Roman
Croatia, Split City: entry to old city palace
Croatia, Split City: detail of entry to old city palace
Croatia, Split City: old drawing of the city
Croatia, Split City: sketch of ancient Diocletian Palace in Split
Croatia, Split City: along the waterfront promenade
Croatia, Split City: outer walls of the palace
Croatia, Split City: view of the harbor along the waterfront
Croatia, Split City: ferry to Greece or Italy
Croatia, Split City: yacht in the harbor
Croatia, Split City: cruise ship in harbor
Croatia, Split City: view across to the mountains
Croatia, Split City: steeple and mountains at sunset
Croatia, Split City: entering the city
Croatia, Split City: steeple and mausoleum of Diocletian
Croatia, Split City: narrow streets
Croatia, Split City: steeple and mausoleum of Diocletian
Croatia, Split City: exterior details the Diocletian mausoleum-Cathedral of St
Croatia, Split City: entry door of the Diocletian mausoleum-Cathedral of
Croatia, Split City: interior of the Diocletian mausoleum-Cathedral of St
Croatia, Split City: interior of the Diocletian mausoleum-Cathedral of St
Croatia, Split City: description outside the Diocletian mausoleum-Cathedral of St
Croatia, Split City: Diocletian's lion symbol outside his mausoleum
Croatia, Split City: overview of the harbor, promenade and old
Croatia, Split City: main square inside old city palace
Croatia, Split City: art gallery
Croatia, Split City: statue of Gregorius of Nin, 10th century
Croatia, Split City: narrow stone streets
Croatia, Split City: old fountain detail
Croatia, Split City: old city walkways
Croatia, Split City: architecture detail

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