Split

Split is both the 2 nd largest city in Croatia and the largest city in the Split-Dalmatia County .  It is located in Central Europe and lies within a croissant-shaped peninsula on the Adriatic Sea .  Tourism is a great economic booster because of Split 's attractive Mediterranean climate, extensive coastline and fascinating historical attractions.   

Historically, the Split has been long-associated with the palace that was built as the residence for the Roman Emperor Diocletian between the 3 rd and 4rth centuries.  However, there is evidence to suggest that people have been living in the area even during the time of the Greeks.  With the fall of the Roman empire , residents from neighboring towns used the palace as a refuge and there they grew and prospered into the present day City.   

Many rulers have come and gone - Hungarians, Venetians, the French and the Italians, all of which gave the City of Split its unique architectural and cultural heritage, although it was able to remain politically autonomous until the time that the government of Croatia was formed in 1944.  To this day, the City of Split is deemed as the administrative center of Dalmatia , with shipbuilding and tourism as the prime movers in the City's economic turn-around.  

Many factors contribute to Split 's tourism attractiveness.  First, its transportation network within the City and interconnection with the rest of Europe enables tourists to travel by car, bus, ferry and train.  However, tourists coming from other parts of the world may need to travel first from a European city like London prior to coming to Croatia as there are no direct flights from other areas.  Once you have chosen the best European city to jump off from, you may reach the City of Split via any of its 5 major airports.   

The best things in the Split include the Palace itself, its Cathedrals and museums.  You may wish to hire a tour guide for the day to get the whole historical significance of the buildings as well as their culture.   The archaeological museums are a must-see, especially one that is designed by the famous Croatian sculptor Ivan Mestrovic.   

July and August are the Peak months in the City of Split .  Accommodations which range from hotels, villas, private homes for families to campsites and lighthouses are at a premium during this season.  If you're on a budget, then try visiting the City of Split during the months of April, May, September and October as prices are slashed by 50%.  

To do:
Sightseeing of the Marjan Park-Forest, as well as cultural and historic sites:
Grgur Ninski the impressive statue of Grgur Ninski and hold it by his big toe, it will bring you luck or fulfill your wish.
On the very entrance to town lies Salona, the larges archeological locality on the Eastern coast of the Adriatic.

Diocletian palace
The walls, three doors (Golden, Silver and Iron), mausoleum, main square Peristil and of course the Jupiter temple or Vestibule, a square south of Peristil.

Kaštel Stari
A picturesque place Kaštel Stari is the oldest of the seven places situated on the attractive coast between Trogir and Split.