The City of 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 City of 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 the City of 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 City of 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%.
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