Split, Croatia

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Facts about SplitSecond-largest city of Croatia and the largest city of the region of Dalmatia.

178 102 inhabitants.Split is one of the oldest cities in the area.79,38 km².The city of Split is known for Diocletian's Palace, one of the world's most beautiful edifices, which is under UNESCO protection.

Day of the city of Split is celebrated on May 7.

History of SplitThe history of Split in its early days revolves around a Greek settlement

founded in the area between the 3rd and 4th centuries. In the 7th century, when the Roman colony of Salona (Solin) was

abandoned, many of its inhabitants sought sanctuary behind the palace’s high walls and their descendants continued to live there over the centuries.

During the 11th century and after, the city of Split grew considerably in the areas around the palace.

After the fall of Venetian rule in 1797, Split was ruled by the Austrians, and briefly by the French, before becoming part of the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes that was formed in 1918.

In 1941, the city was occupied by the Italians and a very strong resistance movement soon evolved with the city first being liberated in 1943, after the capitulation of Italy.

As part of Yugoslavia after World War II, Split experienced substantial growth as government investment in the city saw factories built for a number of different industries.

Split did not suffer much damage during the war, that broke out in 1991, despite the Yugoslav Navy and the Yugoslav Army’s coastal district being based there.

Sports in SplitHNK Hajduk Split, commonly referred to as Hajduk Split or simply Hajduk, is a Croatian football club founded in 1911, and based in the city of Split.

Top attractions in SplitDiocletian’s palace and the Old City Centre

Cathedral and the Bell Tower of St. Domnius and the Statue of Grgur of Nin.

Ivan Meštrović Gallery

Marjan – today park – forest

Poljud

Trip to Salona and Trogir

Boat trip to the island of Hvar

Krka National Park

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