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Welcome to Split

The story of Split began when Roman Emperor Diocletian decided to build a palace for his retirement days here, on a peninsula close to the great Roman city of Salona. Many centuries later, that palace and the city that was born within its walls was to become part of UNESCO's World Heritage List.

Walking around this ancient city is like travelling through time, from antique-era Aspalathos to modern day Split. You will enjoy outstanding architecture, visiting museums and numerous events. At the same time, Split will absorb you into its special state of mind.

No matter how magnificent it is, Split is much more than just an architectural setting. It's a city where you can enjoy top-notch gastronomy, film, theatre, music festivals and exhibitions. It's also a city which offers a lot of entertainment. And if you want to avoid the urban bustle, there is the green oasis of Marjan forest park and kilometres of beaches giving onto crystal clear water.

With all this, don't be surprised when the people of Split, with all possible enthusiasm, explain to you that you have just arrived at the centre of the world.

Best of upcoming Events

Split Carnival

There are carnivals in many cities around the world, some of which have long been global attractions. Sometimes, people even travel to a city especially to see its carnival. It seems that humans have a need to free their inhibitions once a year, and indulge in the madness they usually keep under control.

Sailing Festival: Mrduja Regatta

In Split, football might almost be a religion, but this is also the capital of sailing.

Split Summer Festival – The City of Theatre

Summer in Split doesn't mean just partying, swimming and sunbathing.

Celebrate Domnius and his City

Split has never been shy about celebrations, but there is nothing we celebrate more fervently than our patron saint, Domnius, on his name day, 7 May.

Advent: Winter Joys by the Sea

Winter joys, as seen in the movies, are not something you would connect with Split.

Welcome to Antiquity

There are few cities in the world that can be so strongly associated with one person, in the way that Split is associated with Roman Emperor Diocletian.

Split Carnival

There are carnivals in many cities around the world, some of which have long been global attractions. Sometimes, people even travel to a city especially to see its carnival. It seems that humans have a need to free their inhibitions once a year, and indulge in the madness they usually keep under control.

Sailing Festival: Mrduja Regatta

In Split, football might almost be a religion, but this is also the capital of sailing.

Split Summer Festival – The City of Theatre

Summer in Split doesn't mean just partying, swimming and sunbathing.

Celebrate Domnius and his City

Split has never been shy about celebrations, but there is nothing we celebrate more fervently than our patron saint, Domnius, on his name day, 7 May.

Advent: Winter Joys by the Sea

Winter joys, as seen in the movies, are not something you would connect with Split.

Welcome to Antiquity

There are few cities in the world that can be so strongly associated with one person, in the way that Split is associated with Roman Emperor Diocletian.

Split Carnival

There are carnivals in many cities around the world, some of which have long been global attractions. Sometimes, people even travel to a city especially to see its carnival. It seems that humans have a need to free their inhibitions once a year, and indulge in the madness they usually keep under control.

Sailing Festival: Mrduja Regatta

In Split, football might almost be a religion, but this is also the capital of sailing.